Comparison

Luxmeter vs PowerCheck

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

Head to head
About

Luxmeter

This app measures light intensity in lux and provides real-time exposure suggestions for photography. It offers customizable settings for shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, with options for both front and back cameras. It's designed for personal use to optimize lighting and capture better photos.

Highlights
  • Light intensity measurement (lux, foot-candles)
  • Real-time color temperature readings
  • Exposure suggestions
  • Manual shutter speed, aperture, ISO control
  • Front and back camera support
  • Customizable settings
Features
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LuxMeter is a 2-in-1 light intensity (lux) and exposure meter with customizable settings. Whether you want to capture the perfect photo or optimize lighting in any space, LuxMeter provides good-quality readings right on your phone. Key Features: - Real-time color temperature readings - Light intensity measurements in lux and foot-candles - Tracking of average and maximum light levels - Real-time suggestions for optimal exposure settings - Manual adjustment and locking of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO - Intuitive and customizable controls - For front and back cam - Customizable settings for shutter speed, ISO, aperture - Preview and adjust diaphragm settings before shooting Please note, that the LuxMeter app is not a replacement for a professional lux meter and should be used for personal needs only. Terms of Use - https://luxmeter-landing.vercel.app/privacy Privacy Policy - https://luxmeter-landing.vercel.app/terms

About

PowerCheck

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PowerCheck provides a streamlined interface for monitoring your FoxESS solar energy system. Designed for clarity and performance, PowerCheck allows you to: * Access real-time data from your inverter with a simple, intuitive layout. * Track solar production and energy usage to optimise your home efficiency. * Monitor system health and status at a glance. * Built for the specific needs of FoxESS users, PowerCheck enables you to stay informed about your energy generation and consumption without the clutter of complex, generic dashboards. Note: This application is designed exclusively for compatible FoxESS solar systems. Please ensure your system is configured correctly to enable data integration.

Screenshots

Luxmeter4 screens
PowerCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PowerCheck at none against Luxmeter's 7. PowerCheck also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Luxmeter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. PowerCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luxmeter ships an update every 5 days, PowerCheck daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Luxmeter versus PowerCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuxmeterPowerCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (254 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings254 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTOMBERG s.r.oMichael glucz

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Luxmeter

Subscriptions7
  • Luxmeter Pro7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Luxmeter Pro$5.997 Days
  • Luxmeter Pro3 Days trial$8.997 Days
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  • Luxmeter Pro7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Luxmeter Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Luxmeter Pro$9.997 Days
  • Luxmeter Pro$29.991 Year
None

PowerCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luxmeter free?
Luxmeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PowerCheck free?
PowerCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Luxmeter or PowerCheck have ads?
Luxmeter shows ads; PowerCheck does not.
Which is updated more often, Luxmeter or PowerCheck?
Luxmeter ships an update every 5 days, and PowerCheck daily. Most recently, Luxmeter was updated on October 30, 2026 and PowerCheck on October 31, 2026.

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