Comparison

HorizonRoll vs Camera Light Meter

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

Head to head
About

HorizonRoll

Features
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HorizonRoll transforms your iPhone into a pro-level action camera. Featuring a flawless 360-degree Horizon Lock and an aggressive Action Mode, HorizonRoll captures buttery-smooth, perfectly leveled video no matter how much you run, jump, or spin. Switch between portrait and cinematic landscape aspect ratios, toggle 4K 60fps, and review your shots in the intuitive swipeable gallery. Forget the bulky gimbalβ€”just hit record and let the software do the work. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Camera Light Meter

Features
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Glowdex is a precise, intuitive light meter designed for photographers. Measure reflected or incident light, calculate exposure combinations, and quickly find suitable aperture and shutter speed settings for your selected ISO and stop increment. With AI Analysis, Glowdex turns measurement data into clear, practical guidance: In Reflected Light mode, AI considers both the measured values and the captured scene. In Incident Light mode, AI analyzes readings collected through the diffuserβ€”no scene image is sent. Each report provides a concise summary and subjective optimization suggestions that account for real-world lighting, subject tone, dynamic range, and creative intent. Measurements provide a reliable baseline. Glowdex helps you interpret that baseline and adapt it to the photograph you want to create.

Screenshots

HorizonRoll3 screens
Camera Light Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Camera Light Meter at none against HorizonRoll's 3. HorizonRoll's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. HorizonRoll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Camera Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HorizonRoll ships an update every 3 days, Camera Light Meter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
HorizonRoll versus Camera Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHorizonRollCamera Light Meter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCONSOLIDATED DISTRIBUTORS LLCηΏŒε˜‰ θ΅΅

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HorizonRoll

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$14.99
None

Camera Light Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HorizonRoll free?
HorizonRoll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Light Meter free?
Camera Light Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HorizonRoll or Camera Light Meter have ads?
Neither HorizonRoll nor Camera Light Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HorizonRoll or Camera Light Meter?
HorizonRoll ships an update every 3 days, and Camera Light Meter monthly. Most recently, HorizonRoll was updated on September 9, 2026 and Camera Light Meter on August 12, 2026.

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