# Light Meter vs Candela

The clearest difference is rating: Light Meter at 3.6 against Candela's 2.0. Light Meter also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Candela's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per 7 days. Candela asks for nothing beyond the download.

Light Meter holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.0. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Meter | Candela |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-lux-light-meter/id6751223352/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candela-light-meter/id6786019367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [琦 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831666610) | [Snizhana Babytska](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786019369) |

## 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 |


### Candela

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candela-light-meter/id6786019367)

This utility app transforms your iPhone camera into a versatile light meter. It provides real-time readings for illuminance, exposure value, and color temperature, catering to photography, plant care, and room lighting needs. The app prioritizes user privacy with on-device processing and no data collection.

**Highlights:** Live illuminance (lux/foot-candles), Exposure Value (EV) and exposure triangle solver, Color temperature readout, Plant light conversion (PPFD, DLI), Room lighting recommendations, On-device calibration, Spot saving and history

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Meter free?

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

### Is Candela free?

Candela is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Light Meter or Candela?

Light Meter is rated higher. Light Meter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Candela averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Light Meter or Candela have ads?

Neither Light Meter nor Candela shows ads.

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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.*