# FilmMeter vs mySpotMeter

The clearest difference is price: FilmMeter at Free against mySpotMeter's $5.99. FilmMeter also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (63 vs 6). mySpotMeter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#142 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

FilmMeter is free to download; mySpotMeter costs $5.99 up front. FilmMeter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. mySpotMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

FilmMeter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FilmMeter has 63 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of FilmMeter's written reviews are positive against 100% of mySpotMeter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FilmMeter | mySpotMeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmmeter/id6753060069/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myspotmeter/id6789911475/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#142** |
| Size | 143 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [宗 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841159038) | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) |

## What reviewers say

### FilmMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmmeter/id6753060069)

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional light meter for film photography. It offers real-time metering, LiDAR ranging for accurate focus, and comprehensive film roll management. Features include reciprocity calculation, ND filter compensation, and an exposure log to streamline your shooting workflow.

**Highlights:** Real-time light metering, LiDAR ranging and depth of field, Film roll and camera management, Reciprocity and ND filter compensation, Long exposure timer, Exposure logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me lunch | $2.99 | one-time |
| 请我吃块蛋糕 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 赞助开发 | $19.99 | one-time |


### mySpotMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myspotmeter/id6789911475)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app transforms your iPhone into a precise spot meter for photographers. It allows for detailed exposure control by measuring specific areas, evaluating contrast, and calculating settings for film or digital photography.

**Highlights:** Selectable 1°, 2°, and 4° spot metering angles, Dedicated readings for shadows, highlights, and middle gray, Aperture or shutter speed priority, Store and compare measurements, Instant aperture calculation, Wide ISO, shutter speed, and aperture ranges

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FilmMeter free?

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

### Is mySpotMeter free?

mySpotMeter costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FilmMeter or mySpotMeter?

FilmMeter is rated higher. FilmMeter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while mySpotMeter averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do FilmMeter or mySpotMeter have ads?

Neither FilmMeter nor mySpotMeter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FilmMeter or mySpotMeter?

FilmMeter ships an update every 2 days, and mySpotMeter every 2 days. Most recently, FilmMeter was updated on October 14, 2026 and mySpotMeter on October 10, 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.*