# Light Meter vs Tread Label OCR

The clearest difference is price: Light Meter at Free against Tread Label OCR's $0.99. Light Meter also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). Tread Label OCR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Light Meter is free to download; Tread Label OCR costs $0.99 up front. Light Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per 7 days. Tread Label OCR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Light Meter holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Meter has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Light Meter ships an update every 6 weeks, Tread Label OCR every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Meter | Tread Label OCR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[3.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-lux-light-meter/id6751223352/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread-label-ocr/id6752315888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [琦 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831666610) | [Carrick Soo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833118122) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-lux-light-meter/id6751223352)

This tool precisely measures light intensity in Lux and Footcandles, offering data for photography, plant care, and environmental analysis. It provides photography recommendations and generates data reports for various applications.

**Highlights:** Multi-mode metering system, Real-time color temperature capture, Photography decision engine, Plant cultivation light monitoring, Space optimization analysis, Data report generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly membership | $9.00 | per 7 days |
| Annual Membership | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime membership | $29.99 | one-time |


### Tread Label OCR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread-label-ocr/id6752315888)

This tool uses AI to extract structured data from tire labels, perfect for industry professionals. It offers batch processing, image correction, and supports various tire formats for efficient data digitization.

**Highlights:** AI-powered tire label data extraction, Batch processing for up to 100 images, Image correction workflow, Dual AI processing (offline and online), Support for EVERSAFE and KAYEL tires, CSV export with detailed reports, Manual data entry with dropdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Meter free?

Light Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tread Label OCR free?

Tread Label OCR costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Light Meter or Tread Label OCR?

Light Meter is rated higher. Light Meter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Tread Label OCR averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Light Meter or Tread Label OCR have ads?

Neither Light Meter nor Tread Label OCR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light Meter or Tread Label OCR?

Light Meter ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tread Label OCR every 2 days. Most recently, Light Meter was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tread Label OCR on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*