Comparison

Light Meter vs Bezel

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

Head to head
About

Light Meter

This app helps film photographers precisely measure light, distance, and depth of field before taking a shot. It offers tools for exposure evaluation, flash calculation, and reciprocity failure compensation, with advanced features available via a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Light metering
  • Zone metering
  • Flash calculator
  • Reciprocity failure compensation
  • Distance meter (LiDAR)
  • Depth of field calculator
  • Gear library
Features
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FilmBox Toolkit Shoot film with greater confidence. From exposure decisions and manual focusing to long-exposure compensation and photo notes, FilmBox Toolkit brings essential film photography tools together on your iPhone. Make informed choices before you press the shutter. ZONE SYSTEM METERING Visualize readings from different areas of your scene using Zone System principles. Compare highlights and shadows, decide which details to preserve, and adjust your exposure. Built for situations where careful exposure control matters. FREE TOOLS • Light Meter (basic mode): Evaluate ambient light and get exposure settings to work from. • LiDAR Rangefinder (up to 1 meter): Estimate subject distance to assist manual focusing and flash calculations. Requires compatible hardware. • Flash Calculator (GN): Calculate settings from the guide number for shooting without TTL. • Depth of Field Calculator: Estimate your focus range and hyperfocal distance. • Reciprocity Failure Compensation: Calculate long-exposure adjustments based on your selected film. • Shutter Speed Test: Help check your camera's shutter speed and assess its performance. • Negative Viewer: Use the camera to preview negatives as positive images and inspect their contents. For previewing only; not a replacement for professional scanning or post-processing. • Gear Library & Photo Log: Organize film stocks, flashes, and preferred settings, and keep shooting notes for later reference. FREE & PRO FilmBox Toolkit is free to download. All features are free except the three Pro features below. Free features include manual input for Zone System metering, basic light metering, rangefinding up to 1 meter, the Shutter Speed Test, and the Negative Viewer. FilmBox Pro unlocks: • Zone System metering: real-time light readings. • Light Meter: 1-degree spot metering mode. • Rangefinder: distance measurements beyond 1 meter. Choose either: • A one-time lifetime purchase. • An annual subscription with access during the subscription period. See the in-app purchase screen for current pricing and purchase terms. DEVICE COMPATIBILITY • Standard SDR metering: Compatible iPhones running iOS 17 or later. • Apple Log metering: Uses 10-bit Apple Log data. Supported on iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max, 16 Pro/Pro Max, and 17 Pro/Pro Max. The app selects the appropriate mode for your device. • LiDAR rangefinding: Requires a LiDAR-equipped iPhone: Pro and Pro Max models in the iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 families. Devices without Apple Log or LiDAR can still use other compatible features. Hardware support and Pro access are separate requirements. PRIVACY Metering, depth of field, and other calculations run locally on your device. We do not collect or upload your personal data. Privacy Policy: https://www.filmboxtoolkit.com/privacy.html TERMS OF USE This app is licensed under Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bezel

Features
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Create polished Apple device mockups from app screenshots, photos, videos, and Live Photos in seconds—without uploading your media. Bezel automatically matches your media to built-in iPhone, iPad, and Mac frames. Fine-tune the device, orientation, finish, canvas, placement, and shadow, then export a clean asset at full resolution. • Import from Files or Photos • Auto-match iPhone, iPad, and Mac frames • Support PNG, JPEG, HEIF, MOV, MP4, and Live Photos • Choose portrait or landscape, with exact, fit, or fill placement • Add a transparent or colored canvas with custom ratios, padding, and shadow • Export full-resolution PNG, HEIF, MOV, or a paired Live Photo archive • Save finished media to Files or Photos • Strip camera, lens, date, and GPS metadata on export • Support HDR still-image and video workflows Made for app designers, developers, photographers, and creators who need screenshot mockups and clean presentation assets for product demos, App Store pages, documentation, portfolios, and social posts. All editing and export happen on your device. The free version includes the core experience with a subtle Bezel watermark on exported still images. Bezel Pro removes the watermark through a one-time purchase or annual subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Light Meter4 screens
Bezel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Bezel at 3 against Light Meter's 1. Light Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Light Meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Bezel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Meter ships an update every 9 days, Bezel every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Light Meter versus Bezel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight MeterBezel
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB282 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer卓 朱慧斌 刘

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Light Meter

Subscriptions1
  • FilmBox Toolkit Pro Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • FilmBox Toolkit Pro$17.99
2 purchases

Bezel

Subscriptions1
  • Bezel Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bezel Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Light Meter free?
Light Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bezel free?
Bezel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Light Meter or Bezel have ads?
Neither Light Meter nor Bezel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Light Meter or Bezel?
Light Meter ships an update every 9 days, and Bezel every 5 days. Most recently, Light Meter was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bezel on October 24, 2026.

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