Comparison

Lux Light Meter · Photometer vs PestPilot

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

Head to head
About

Lux Light Meter · Photometer

This tool transforms your iPhone into a precise light meter, offering multiple modes for various environments and photography needs. It records measurement history, allows for notes and comparisons, and supports CSV export for detailed analysis.

Highlights
  • Precise ambient light measurement (lux)
  • Multiple measurement modes (Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Photo)
  • Measurement history with trend charts
  • Add notes and favorites to readings
  • Compare saved readings side-by-side
  • CSV export for data analysis
  • EV exposure value for photographers
Features
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Measure light properly — in lux, foot-candles, EV, or PPFD for plants — using your iPhone's camera to read the light falling on the scene. GROW LIGHTS & PLANTS • PPFD estimated from your live reading, matched to your light source: white LED, HPS, fluorescent or daylight • DLI for a 12, 14, 16 or 18 hour photoperiod, so you can tell whether a shelf actually reaches a seedling's daily light target • These are spectrum-based estimates, not a calibrated PAR sensor. Read them as guidance for placing lights, not as lab data. FOUR MEASURING MODES • Auto — radial gauge with the closest real-world reference shown live • Outdoor — a log scale to 100,000 lx, from deep twilight through overcast and direct sun • Indoor — 10 to 10,000 lx, from corridor and living room up to reading desk, drafting and surgical levels • Photo — EV at ISO 100 with a suggested shutter speed HISTORY THAT ADDS UP • Every reading saves automatically, with a 7-day trend chart and plain-language insight such as "+12% vs your 7-day average" • Notes and favourites — label a reading "kitchen window 3pm" and star it • Compare any two saved readings side by side • Export everything as CSV, or share a single reading as an image MEASUREMENT DETAIL • Kalman-smoothed readings, so there is no jitter to read through • Min, max and average with elapsed time • Log-scale range bar in Outdoor and Indoor modes • Lux, foot-candle and EV units • Calibration factor — scale every reading by a multiplier to match a reference meter you trust WHO USES IT Indoor gardeners and grow-tent owners · photographers and filmmakers · electricians and lighting installers · studio engineers · workplace and office ergonomics checks · industrial lighting surveys HOW IT WORKS Readings are estimated from the back camera's exposure, so this is a reflected-light measurement: point the back of the phone at the surface you care about and keep the lens clean and unshaded. Because it reads reflected light, a white wall and a dark carpet under identical lighting will not read the same, and very dim scenes are the least reliable. Cameras differ between models, so for absolute numbers set the calibration factor against a meter you trust. Available in 25 languages.

About

PestPilot

Features
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Found a bug in your home and not sure what it is? Snap a photo. PestPilot tells you what it is, whether it's dangerous, and exactly how to get rid of it — starting tonight. No more digging through forums or squinting at blurry encyclopedia photos. From "what is this bug" to "what do I do now," you're covered in one place. IDENTIFY IN SECONDS • Take a photo or upload one from your library • Get the species with common and scientific names • See the danger level at a glance: harmless, nuisance, bites, property damage, or health risk BITTEN? CHECK THE BITE • Upload a photo of the bite marks instead • See which pests most likely caused them, with the runner-up candidates and how to tell them apart YOUR COMPLETE ELIMINATION PLAN Every identification comes with a full plan for your pest, in 8 parts: confirming the ID, what it means for your home, how serious your case is, what to do tonight, step-by-step elimination, keeping them from coming back, when to call a pro, and how to pick a local pest control company. HONEST ADVICE, NO UPSELL If you can handle it yourself, we show you how. If it's a job for a professional, we tell you straight — and we never suggest risky pesticide hacks. KNOWS 20+ HOUSEHOLD PESTS Bed bugs, termites, cockroaches, ants, fleas, ticks, spiders, wasps, moths and more — each with real photos and a field guide. FREE TO START, PRO WHEN YOU NEED IT Identify 3 bugs a day for free — the elimination plans are included, never locked. Go Pro for unlimited identifications, for when you're working through an infestation and checking every bug you find. --- PestPilot offers auto-renewable subscriptions (weekly with a 3-day free trial, or yearly). Prices are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Cancel during the trial and you won't be charged. PestPilot provides general pest-control information. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice — for diagnosis or treatment of bites or skin reactions, consult a healthcare professional. Privacy Policy: https://api.gbhm.net/open/legal/quick-pest-pilot/privacy Terms of Use: https://api.gbhm.net/open/legal/quick-pest-pilot/agreement

Screenshots

Lux Light Meter · Photometer3 screens
PestPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lux Light Meter · Photometer at none against PestPilot's 2. Lux Light Meter · Photometer also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). PestPilot's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. PestPilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Lux Light Meter · Photometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Lux Light Meter · Photometer versus PestPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLux Light Meter · PhotometerPestPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKyu-Hee Jang志 左

In-app purchases

None

Lux Light Meter · Photometer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PestPilot

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Lux Light Meter · Photometer free?
Lux Light Meter · Photometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PestPilot free?
PestPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lux Light Meter · Photometer or PestPilot have ads?
Lux Light Meter · Photometer shows ads; PestPilot does not.

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