Comparison

Silverlog Mix vs Light Meter

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

Head to head
About

Silverlog Mix

Features
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Silverlog Mix calculates the exact amounts of stock solution and water needed to mix black and white film developer at its published dilutions. HOW IT WORKS Choose one of 12 black and white developers, pick one of its published dilutions, set your target total volume, and instantly see how much stock concentrate and water to measure out. FEATURES • 12 black and white developers, including Rodinal, HC-110, XTOL, D-76, ID-11 and Ilfotec DD-X • Each developer's published dilutions (1+1, 1+4, 1+9, 1+25, 1+31, 1+50, 1+100 and more) • Adjustable target volume • Millilitres or US fluid ounces • Save recipes and load them back with a tap • Works offline — no internet connection needed • Clean, focused interface • Dark mode support • Red safelight display mode for the darkroom USEFUL FOR • Mixing film developers (Rodinal, HC-110, XTOL, D-76, etc.) • Getting one-shot developer dilutions right without mental arithmetic • Avoiding waste by mixing only what you need Part of the Silverlog photography toolkit. No account required. No data collected.

About

Light Meter

Features
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Light Meter helps you measure exposure in real time and find the right camera settings faster. Designed for photographers and filmmakers, the app turns your iPhone into a practical exposure meter for everyday shoots, studio work, portraits, landscapes, and low-light scenes. Quickly read the light in front of you, lock the settings you want to keep fixed, and let the app calculate the missing exposure value automatically. Whether you are shooting with a digital camera, film camera, cinema camera, or manual lens, Light Meter helps you work with more confidence before you press the shutter. • Live Exposure Reading Measure light in real time and instantly calculate camera-ready exposure settings. • Lock Any Two Controls Choose which two settings stay fixed - ISO, shutter speed, or aperture - and let the meter calculate the third automatically. • Shutter Priority Freeze motion or create blur while the app calculates the right aperture. • Aperture Priority Set your depth of field and let the meter solve the matching shutter speed. • Auto ISO Keep shutter speed and aperture fixed while the meter adjusts ISO automatically. • Spot Metering Tap the preview to meter a specific part of the scene with more precision. • Built for Real Shoots Use it for portraits, landscapes, studio lighting, street photography, film photography, and video exposure planning. Light Meter gives you a fast, visual way to understand exposure before shooting. It is especially useful when working with manual cameras, adapting to changing light, checking mixed scenes, or planning a consistent exposure setup. Simple enough for beginners, precise enough for advanced photographers. Terms of Use: https://www.optionalchaining.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.optionalchaining.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Silverlog Mix4 screens
Light Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Light Meter at none against Silverlog Mix's 5. Silverlog Mix's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Silverlog Mix sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Silverlog Mix versus Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilverlog MixLight Meter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon WestgatePatrick Battisti Forsthofer

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Silverlog Mix

One-time5
  • Nice One$0.99
  • Legend$2.99
  • Absolute Hero$4.99
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  • Guardian Angel$9.99
  • Actual Saint$29.99
None

Light Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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