Comparison

Luxmeter vs Simple AVR

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

Simple AVR

Features
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Simple AVR brings focused control of compatible Denon and Marantz AV receivers to Apple Watch. Use the iPhone companion to discover your receiver on the local network or add it by IP address, then control it from your wrist. Included with the app: • Main Zone power, volume, mute and input control • Volume adjustment with the Digital Crown • Adjustable Crown sensitivity and direction • Receiver discovery and information on iPhone Premium — optional one-time in-app purchase: • Control Zone 2 and other supported zones • Browse internet radio stations and USB tracks on compatible HEOS receivers • Control HEOS playback from Apple Watch • Customise zone names and use your receiver’s renamed inputs • Choose which inputs appear on your Watch • Switch between multiple receivers on the Watch • Change the receiver’s Friendly Name from iPhone Requires a paired iPhone and Apple Watch, with local-network access to a compatible receiver. Enable Network Control on the receiver. HEOS features require a compatible HEOS receiver; available sources and zone capabilities vary by model and receiver configuration. HEOS audio is shared between zones using the receiver’s HEOS player. Premium is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Simple AVR is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Denon, Marantz or their parent companies.

Screenshots

Luxmeter4 screens
Simple AVR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simple AVR at none against Luxmeter's shown. Simple AVR also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Simple AVR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Luxmeter versus Simple AVR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuxmeterSimple AVR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (255 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings255 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTOMBERG s.r.oRaymond Delsol

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
1 purchases

Simple AVR

One-time1
  • Simple AVR Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Luxmeter free?
Luxmeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple AVR free?
Simple AVR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Luxmeter or Simple AVR have ads?
Luxmeter shows ads; Simple AVR does not.
Which is updated more often, Luxmeter or Simple AVR?
Luxmeter ships an update every 5 days, and Simple AVR daily. Most recently, Luxmeter was updated on November 5, 2026 and Simple AVR on October 31, 2026.

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