Comparison

[Film Exposure Meter] vs Light Meter for Film Camera

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

Head to head

[Film Exposure Meter]

exposure meter for film camer

Free

📷 Photo & Video

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Light Meter for Film Camera

Film Camera Light Meter

Free

📷 Photo & Video

No ratingsView app →

About

[Film Exposure Meter]

Features

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This exposure meter is for film cameras that don't have an exposure meter or are malfunctioning. You can calculate the correct exposure using the film ISO, the camera's shutter speed, and the lens's aperture. When using manual flash, you can calculate the appropriate flash intensity based on the shooting conditions (ISO, aperture, and distance). You can measure the distance to the subject. You can calculate the correct exposure using the camera's aperture and the lens's aperture. When using manual flash, you can calculate the appropriate flash intensity based on the shooting conditions (ISO, aperture, and distance). You can measure the distance to the subject.

About

Light Meter for Film Camera

Features

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Film Camera Light Meter by Nicky (a developer who takes photos) - Simple and straightforward to use - Histogram - Supports Aperture Priority and Shutter Speed Priority modes - ND filter options available - Wide selection of film types

Screenshots

[Film Exposure Meter]3 screens

Light Meter for Film Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

[Film Exposure Meter] and Light Meter for Film Camera are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

[Film Exposure Meter] ships an update every 3 days, Light Meter for Film Camera every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

[Film Exposure Meter] versus Light Meter for Film Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	[Film Exposure Meter]	Light Meter for Film Camera
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 days	Every 2 days — better
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	18.0	18
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	16 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Changyeol Seo	jeeyong lee

In-app purchases

None

[Film Exposure Meter]

No in-app purchases

None

Light Meter for Film Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is [Film Exposure Meter] free?

[Film Exposure Meter] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Light Meter for Film Camera free?

Light Meter for Film Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do [Film Exposure Meter] or Light Meter for Film Camera have ads?

Both [Film Exposure Meter] and Light Meter for Film Camera show ads.

Which is updated more often, [Film Exposure Meter] or Light Meter for Film Camera?

[Film Exposure Meter] ships an update every 3 days, and Light Meter for Film Camera every 2 days. Most recently, [Film Exposure Meter] was updated on October 9, 2026 and Light Meter for Film Camera on October 25, 2026.