Comparison

Camera Light Meter vs CellArc

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

Head to head
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.

About

CellArc

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CellArc turns your iPhone's battery into something you can understand and plan around β€” on device, with no account, no ads and no subscription. NEW IN 4.0 β€’ Battery Health Log β€” iOS shows Maximum Capacity only as today's number. Log it from Settings > Battery > Battery Health (plus the cycle count on iPhone 15 and later) and CellArc fits a trend from your own readings: loss per year, cycles per month, loss per 100 cycles and a projected date for reaching 80%. β€’ Siri & Shortcuts β€” "Battery Outlook" summarizes your level, today's recorded discharge and latest Maximum Capacity. "Log Battery Level" records a sample even while CellArc is closed; add it to a Shortcuts automation such as "When iPhone is connected to power". "Log Maximum Capacity" adds a health reading by voice. β€’ Full backup & restore β€” one JSON file with your samples, charging sessions, daily rollups, health log and routine trials. Restoring only adds missing records; it never deletes or overwrites. β€’ Redesigned navigation β€” the system tab bar with five clear destinations, and every Power Lab tool opens with a real back button. Higher-contrast text, Dynamic Type support and a calmer iPad layout. WHAT CELLARC DOES β€’ Dashboard with live level, Battery Action Plan and a 7-day longevity trend β€’ Live Forecast: time to full and time to empty from recent movement β€’ Charging sessions with time to 80%, peak thermal state and charge-speed trend β€’ Longevity score, 20–80% band coach, drain analysis, usage rhythm and heat exposure β€’ Scenario Studio and Routine Trials to test a changed habit against your own data β€’ Trip Planner with power-bank sizing, Best Time to Charge, Storage Mode reminders and Lifetime Energy β€’ Offline Charger Guide and a 23-topic Battery Field Guide with Apple sources β€’ CSV, text and PDF reports HONEST ABOUT iOS LIMITS iOS does not let apps read Maximum Capacity, cycle count, temperature or per-app power. CellArc samples the public battery level and thermal state while it is open (or when your shortcut runs), labels estimates as estimates, and uses the readings you enter for health trends. It is not a diagnostic or service tool. Everything included β€” one purchase, no subscription. iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Camera Light Meter4 screens
CellArc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Camera Light Meter at Free against CellArc's $1.99. CellArc's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Camera Light Meter is free to download; CellArc costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Light Meter ships an update monthly, CellArc every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Camera Light Meter versus CellArc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Light MeterCellArc
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperηΏŒε˜‰ θ΅΅Robert Corbin

In-app purchases

None

Camera Light Meter

No in-app purchases

None

CellArc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera Light Meter free?
Camera Light Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CellArc free?
CellArc costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Camera Light Meter or CellArc have ads?
Neither Camera Light Meter nor CellArc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Light Meter or CellArc?
Camera Light Meter ships an update monthly, and CellArc every 2 weeks. Most recently, Camera Light Meter was updated on October 31, 2026 and CellArc on November 1, 2026.

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