Analog Light Meter vs Zenposure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Camera-based light measurement
- Analog display for readings
- EV calculation
- Shutter speed and F-number suggestions
- Reflected light measurement
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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. γMain Featuresγ γ»ISO setting γ»Evaluative, Partial, and Spot metering modes γ»On-screen display of the metering area γ»Analog-style exposure dial γ»Instructions available in Japanese and English Tap the β?β 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.
Zenposure
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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 noticeβnot 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Zenposure sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Analog Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Analog Light Meter ships an update monthly, Zenposure every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Analog Light Meter | Zenposure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | β |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tadao Nishijima | TAKUMA FUJITSUKA |
In-app purchases
Analog Light Meter
No in-app purchases
Zenposure
- 14-day TrialFree
- Lifetime License$4.99
Questions
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