Silverlog Timer vs Light Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Silverlog Timer
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Silverlog Timer is a purpose-built timer for darkroom film and print development, with agitation interval tracking and a red-only display mode for use under safelight conditions. HOW IT WORKS Pick a process, or build your own from steps that each have their own time and agitation interval. Start the timer and it runs through each step in turn, with clear visual and audio cues for each agitation cycle. Red mode switches every screen to a red-only display for print processing. FEATURES ⢠Multi-step processes with a time and agitation interval for each step ⢠Built-in templates for B&W, B&W stand development, C-41, E-6 and print development ⢠Create and save your own processes ⢠Agitation interval tracking with alerts ⢠Red safelight display mode for print darkrooms ⢠Audio alerts for agitation and completion ⢠Countdown with progress through the whole process ⢠Large, readable display ⢠Works offline ā no internet connection needed ⢠Dark mode support USEFUL FOR ⢠Black and white film development ⢠C-41 and E-6 processing ⢠Darkroom print development ⢠Any timed chemical process with regular agitation Part of the Silverlog photography toolkit. No account required. No data collected.
Light Meter
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Light Meter at none against Silverlog Timer's 5. Silverlog Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Silverlog Timer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Silverlog Timer | Light Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Westgate | Patrick Battisti Forsthofer |
In-app purchases
Silverlog Timer
- Nice One$0.99
- Legend$2.99
- Absolute Hero$4.99
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- Guardian Angel$9.99
- Actual Saint$29.99
Light Meter
No in-app purchases
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