Comparison

Light Meter・Lux Meter vs ATIS Wind Guage

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

Head to head
About

Light Meter・Lux Meter

This utility app transforms your smartphone into a professional light measurement tool, offering precise real-time readings in lux, foot-candle, and EV. It helps users meet lighting standards for various environments and optimize conditions for plant growth, with features for tracking changes over time.

Highlights
  • Real-time lux, foot-candle, and EV readings
  • Visual brightness indicator
  • Check lighting standards for spaces
  • Calculate DLI and PPFD for plants
  • Continuous recording and trend charts
  • Save and compare measurements
Features
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LUX METER — LIGHT LEVELS IN LUX AND FOOT-CANDLES Lux Meter is a camera-based light meter for illuminance. Aim the rear camera at a surface and read the level in lux and foot-candles, plus EV at ISO 100 — desk lighting, a grow light over houseplants, a scene for an analog camera. WHY THE NUMBER IS WORTH TRUSTING ▸ Metering method always on screen: Reflected · Point AE or Reflected · Center. ▸ Readiness comes from a 1.2-second EV window: 6 valid samples over 650 ms within a 0.16 EV spread to lock, then a 0.28 EV hysteresis against flicker. ▸ No fresh frame for 2 seconds reads Stale; unusable metadata reads Error. ▸ Moving the target, changing zoom or lens, returning from background or recalibrating restarts the window. ▸ Nothing saves or samples until the reading is valid and stable. ROOM AND WORKPLACE LIGHT LEVELS Pick the space or task, then run the five-point survey: five samples across the working plane, each held until stable, giving average, minimum, target range, observed min/average uniformity and the sampling grid. 15 practical targets in 5 groups: general office 300–500 lx, detailed office work 500–750, precision factory 750–1000, warehouse and hospital ward 100–200, corridor 100–150, classroom 300–500, library 500+, operating room 1000+, bedroom 50–150, plus kitchen, bathroom, garage, retail floor and restaurant — practical guidance, never legal certification. GROW LIGHTS, PPFD AND DLI FOR PLANTS Measure at the leaf plane of one plant and decide for that plant: pick the plant, the light source and the photoperiod, and the reading becomes a PPFD and DLI estimate in mol/m²/day. 16 plants carry daily targets: pothos and snake plant 2–4, ZZ plant 1–3, peace lily 3–6, monstera and philodendron 4–8, fern 4–7, rubber plant 5–10, fiddle leaf fig 8–12, plus bird of paradise, succulent, herbs, tomato, pepper, lettuce and strawberry. 5 light sources: sunlight, white LED, fluorescent, HPS, metal halide. The sample log marks periods it did not cover, so a thin number never passes for a full day. EXPOSURE FOR PHOTO AND VIDEO The same reading solves exposure: aperture priority, shutter priority and manual across f/1.0–f/64, 1/8000 s–60 s and ISO 25–12800 in full, ½ or ⅓ stops. Each solution gives the exact result, the nearest setting your gear really has and the residual error in stops — out of range, by how many. Manual shows Over / Matched / Under on a ±3-stop scale, and Cine turns FPS, shutter angle, ISO/EI and ND into an equivalent shutter and f-number. RECORDS AND CSV EXPORT Readings, surveys, DLI estimates, comparisons and monitoring all land in one history list — each with its method, readiness state, calibration and mode inputs. Page the archive, export to CSV. ALSO INSIDE ▸ Lock a reading; switch lux ↔ foot-candles in one tap ▸ Lux reference — 16 environments, 0.1 lx full moon to 130,000 lx direct sun ▸ EV reference — 11 scenes, −6 EV starlight to +18 EV snow ▸ A/B comparison — capture A, move to B, get the EV difference and brightness ratio ▸ Continuous monitoring — min / avg / max trend, real sampling interval, samples and missed samples, markers; background time logs as a gap ▸ Guided calibration — enter a reference value, aim at a uniform surface, wait for stable, apply the offset LIMITS AND PRIVACY A reflected-light estimate from camera exposure metadata — not an incident meter, not a PAR sensor, not a certified laboratory instrument — so it depends on the surface you aim at. The camera only measures light: no photos taken or stored, nothing uploaded, no account, and readings leave your device only in a CSV you export. Free covers the live reading and its readiness state; Pro removes ads and unlocks every workflow. Point, wait for stable, read the number — and stop guessing how much light really reaches that desk or that leaf. Terms of Use: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy

About

ATIS Wind Guage

Features
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ATIS Wind Gauge is the essential companion for officials and coaches using ATIS Bluetooth wind gauges. Designed for precision and reliability, this app transforms your iPhone device into a professional-grade wind monitoring station for track and field, sailing, or industrial use. Key Features: • Seamless BLE Connectivity: Instantly scan and link to ATISWINDS sensors with industrial-grade reliability. • Live Measurement Tracking: View real-time wind speed data with clear visual indicators for "Measuring" and "Finished" states. • Standardised Presets: Quick-access buttons for 5s, 10s, and 13s sampling durations, perfectly aligned with official athletic regulations. • Background Monitoring: Our dedicated foreground service ensures you never lose a reading, even if you switch apps or lock your screen. • Automated Logic: Built-in indicators for wind legality, helping you determine record validity on the spot. • Industrial Interface: A clean, high-contrast UI featuring radar-pulse scanning and status badges for offline/online visibility. How it works: 1.Turn on your ATIS Wind Gauge. 2.Open Wind Gauge and tap "Connect." 3.Select your device from the pulse-scan list. 4.Choose your duration and trigger the measurement. Precise. Portable. Professional. Get the edge with Wind Gauge.

Screenshots

Light Meter・Lux Meter4 screens
ATIS Wind Guage3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ATIS Wind Guage at none against Light Meter・Lux Meter's 2. ATIS Wind Guage also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, 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. Light Meter・Lux Meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. ATIS Wind Guage asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Meter・Lux Meter ships an update monthly, ATIS Wind Guage every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Light Meter・Lux Meter versus ATIS Wind Guage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight Meter・Lux MeterATIS Wind Guage
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.ATIS Co., LTD.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Light Meter・Lux Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
None

ATIS Wind Guage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light Meter・Lux Meter free?
Light Meter・Lux Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ATIS Wind Guage free?
ATIS Wind Guage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Light Meter・Lux Meter or ATIS Wind Guage have ads?
Light Meter・Lux Meter shows ads; ATIS Wind Guage does not.
Which is updated more often, Light Meter・Lux Meter or ATIS Wind Guage?
Light Meter・Lux Meter ships an update monthly, and ATIS Wind Guage every 3 days. Most recently, Light Meter・Lux Meter was updated on October 24, 2026 and ATIS Wind Guage on October 6, 2026.

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