Comparison

Easy Light Meter vs LumaCue Light Meter

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

Head to head
About

Easy Light Meter

This tool helps photographers and videographers measure light exposure using their device's camera. It provides real-time ISO, shutter speed, and aperture data for accurate manual camera settings. The interface is clean and optimized for quick readings.

Highlights
  • Live exposure preview
  • Real-time ISO, shutter speed, aperture
  • Native camera access
  • Simple, clean UI
  • No ads or tracking
Features
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Easy Light Meter is a simple and precise tool for photographers and videographers to measure exposure directly from the camera. Using the device camera, the app displays live ISO, shutter speed, and aperture data in real-time, helping you set your manual camera or external light meter with confidence. Features: • Live preview with exposure info • Native camera access for accurate sensor data • Simple, clean UI optimized for quick readings • No ads or tracking Ideal for film photographers, DSLR users, and anyone working with manual camera settings.

About

LumaCue Light Meter

Features
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LumaCue Light Meter is a dedicated companion for film and manual photographers. Turn your iPhone into a reliable reflective light meter to make confident exposure decisions in the field. Designed for the analog workflow, LumaCue focuses on the essential tools you need for manual shooting. Whether you are using a vintage rangefinder, a pinhole camera, or a fully manual digital setup, LumaCue provides the exposure cues to help you get the shot. Key Features: - Live Reflective Metering: Use the camera preview with a movable spot reticle to sample scene luminance and get approximate EV readings with real-time confidence indicators. - Exposure Triangle Solver: Fix your ISO, aperture, or shutter speed to instantly see equivalent exposure combinations. - Film Workflow Presets: Choose from generic film speed profiles like B&W 400, Color Negative 200, or Slide 100 to streamline your setup. - Reciprocity Helper: Receive conservative warnings and compensation hints when your shutter speed enters long-exposure territory. - Honest Calibration: Manually adjust your meter with a +/- EV offset to match your trusted hardware or specific scene requirements. Who is it for? LumaCue is built for photographers who value a lightweight, on-device tool for manual exposure. It is perfect for those shooting film stocks or using cameras without built-in metering. Honest Framing: LumaCue is an approximate reflective light meter for manual exposure decisions. It uses the iPhone camera sensor to estimate scene brightness and is not a replacement for a professional incident meter or dedicated hardware metering equipment. All camera frames are processed on-device and are never saved or uploaded. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads.

Screenshots

Easy Light Meter2 screens
LumaCue Light Meter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Easy Light Meter at none against LumaCue Light Meter's 1. On price, ads, 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. LumaCue Light Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Easy Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Easy Light Meter versus LumaCue Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy Light MeterLumaCue Light Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph KretschmerShenzhen Liubai Software Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Easy Light Meter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LumaCue Light Meter

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Easy Light Meter free?
Easy Light Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LumaCue Light Meter free?
LumaCue Light Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Easy Light Meter or LumaCue Light Meter have ads?
Neither Easy Light Meter nor LumaCue Light Meter shows ads.

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