Comparison

Analog Light Meter vs Zenposure

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Analog Light Meter

This app uses your device's camera to measure light exposure, displaying readings in a fun, analog-style format. It calculates EV and suggests shutter speed and aperture combinations. While it shows incident light, it actually measures reflected light.

Highlights
  • Camera-based light measurement
  • Analog display for readings
  • EV calculation
  • Shutter speed and F-number suggestions
  • Reflected light measurement
Features
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A light meter app for iPhone inspired by classic analog exposure meters. Set the ISO using the button at the bottom of the screen, then select a metering mode using the button in the upper-left corner. Use the monitor at the top center of the screen to check the metering area, then tap the light meter to take a reading. Based on the measured exposure, the analog-style dial rotates to show combinations of shutter speed and aperture. 【Main Features】 ・ISO setting ・Evaluative, Partial, and Spot metering modes ・On-screen display of the metering area ・Analog-style exposure dial ・Instructions available in Japanese and English Tap the β€œ?” button in the upper-right corner at any time to view instructions. Note: The app is visually inspired by incident-light analog exposure meters, but exposure measurements are made using the iPhone camera.

About

Zenposure

Features
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See the light. Move one dial. Shoot. Zenposure is a calm light meter that lets your film camera and iPhone read light together. Your old camera makes the photograph. Your iPhone reads the light before it. Zenposure stays out of the way and returns a single, large shutter speed you can set directly on the camera in your hand. Beneath that simple surface, on-device AI-AUTO finds a likely person, face, or prominent subject and outlines the area it meters. The recognition and calculation remain quietly in the background. You see only what matters for the next photograph. Open it even when you are not planning to shoot. Point it toward a window, the walk home, or the last light of the day. EV100, the light-position display, current weather, and time to sunset make changing light something you can noticeβ€”not just a number you need before a photograph. Set your film ISO, maximum aperture, and fastest shutter speed once. Then point and read. If AI-AUTO chooses differently from you, tap the light you want, or switch to FULL, CENTER, or SPOT. Less interface. Less hesitation. More time with your camera. FEATURES β€’ On-device AI-AUTO finds people, faces, and prominent subjects to meter β€’ FULL, CENTER, and SPOT metering modes β€’ Tap the live view to meter and focus at that point β€’ EV100 and a SHADOW / MIDTONE / HIGHLIGHT light-position display β€’ Direct aperture and exposure-compensation controls β€’ Hold the current reading β€’ Set the fastest shutter speed, widest aperture, and film ISO for your gear β€’ Meter calibration against a reference camera β€’ LIGHT CONTEXT based on Apple Weather and sunrise or sunset timing PRIVACY Camera frames, photos, and Vision analysis results are never saved or sent off your device. Location is used only when requesting current conditions from Apple Weather for the optional light-context label. Zenposure does not store your location. The core light meter continues to work without location access. TRY EVERYTHING FOR 14 DAYS Your first 14 days include every feature: AI-AUTO, SPOT and tap metering, light position, LIGHT CONTEXT, and meter calibration. Afterward, FULL and CENTER metering, EV100, aperture, compensation, HOLD, and camera limits remain available. LIFETIME LICENSE One in-app purchase unlocks every feature for life. No ads, accounts, subscriptions, or automatic charges. PLEASE NOTE Zenposure is a reflected-light exposure aid. It does not support incident-light readings, flash metering, or cinema/video metering. Results can vary with the device, subject, lighting, film, and development process. Calibrate against a reference camera before important shoots.

Screenshots

Analog Light Meter1 screens
Zenposure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Analog Light Meter at none against Zenposure's 2. Zenposure's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Zenposure sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Analog Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Analog Light Meter ships an update monthly, Zenposure every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Analog Light Meter versus Zenposure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnalog Light MeterZenposure
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.217.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTadao NishijimaTAKUMA FUJITSUKA

In-app purchases

None

Analog Light Meter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Zenposure

One-time2
  • 14-day TrialFree
  • Lifetime License$4.99

Questions

Is Analog Light Meter free?
Analog Light Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zenposure free?
Zenposure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Analog Light Meter or Zenposure have ads?
Analog Light Meter shows ads; Zenposure does not.
Which is updated more often, Analog Light Meter or Zenposure?
Analog Light Meter ships an update monthly, and Zenposure every 6 days. Most recently, Analog Light Meter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Zenposure on October 24, 2026.

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