Lens Pattern vs Light Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Lens Pattern
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Grid Professional Test Patterns for Camera Calibration Turn your iPad, iPhone, or Apple TV into a precision test pattern generator for camera and lens analysis. Lens Pattern displays pixel-accurate test charts directly on your device screen โ no printed charts, no extra hardware. Perfect for camera calibration, lens quality testing, color grading verification, and production monitoring. INCLUDED TEST PATTERNS: Markers & Calibration โข Grid Tags โ AprilTag marker grid with adjustable tag size and start ID, ideal for camera calibration and spatial tracking Color & Exposure โข SMPTE Bars โ Standard SMPTE EG-1-1990 color bars โข SMPTE 303M โ HD color bars with PLUGE and Y-ramp zones โข EBU Bars โ EBU Tech 3325 color bars (75% and 100%) โข ColorChecker โ Classic 24-patch color reference chart โข Color Scales โ R/G/B/C/M/Y/W gradient ramps with percentage markers โข Clipping โ Shadow and highlight clipping test (1% steps) with stepped ramp โข Grayscale โ 21-step grayscale ramp with percentage labels Geometry & Focus โข Crosshatch โ Grid pattern for distortion analysis โข Checkerboard โ Black/white checkerboard for resolution testing โข Caro โ Diamond pattern (45ยฐ rotated checkerboard) โข Dot Grid โ Uniform dot array for distortion measurement โข Siemens Star โ Resolution target for sharpness evaluation โข Focus Chart โ Comprehensive focus and resolution target Timing & Animation โข Motion Test โ Moving bars for rolling shutter and motion blur analysis โข Timecode โ Real-time HH:MM:SS:FF display at 60fps โข Flicker โ Adjustable frequency flicker (0.5โ30 Hz) KEY FEATURES: โข Full-screen, pixel-perfect rendering on any screen size โข Physical dimensions in millimeters displayed on iOS devices
Light Meter
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Turn your iPhone into a real photographic light meter. Point the camera at any scene and read its exposure value (EV) and illuminance in lux instantly, then dial in the exact aperture, shutter and ISO for a perfectly exposed frame. Most "light meter" apps just show a brightness bar. This one does the math a classic handheld meter does: it reads the light your camera actually sees, smooths it in real time, and solves the full exposure triangle so you walk away with real camera settings, not a guess. WHAT YOU GET - A live EV and lux readout that reacts the instant the light changes - The exact aperture, shutter and ISO to expose any scene correctly - An exposure solver: lock any setting and get the others worked out for you - ND filter and long-exposure times so moving water and clouds go silky - Scene presets from Sunny 16 to candlelight and star trails for instant reference - Saved readings that keep EV, lux and full settings so you can revisit any scene PERFECT FOR - Film and analog shooters metering by hand with no in-camera meter - DSLR and mirrorless photographers double-checking tricky light - Long-exposure and landscape shooters stacking ND filters - Students learning how aperture, shutter, ISO and the Sunny 16 rule work WHY NOT JUST USE YOUR CAMERA'S METER? Your camera meters through the lens and averages the whole frame, so it gets fooled by snow, backlight and shade. This gives you an independent EV reading you can trust, plus ND and long-exposure math your camera will never do, and it calibrates to your gear so the numbers match what you actually shoot. PRIVACY The camera is used only to measure light on your device. Nothing is recorded, uploaded or shared, no account is required, and your saved readings stay on your iPhone. FULL ACCESS The live meter and the Learn guides are free. Full Access unlocks the exposure solver, scene presets, the ND long-exposure calculator, and unlimited saved readings: - Weekly - Yearly (best value) - Lifetime (one-time purchase) Point your phone at the light and read your next perfect exposure. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lens Pattern at none against Light Meter's 3. Lens Pattern also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Light Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Lens Pattern asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lens Pattern ships an update fortnightly, Light Meter every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lens Pattern | Light Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly โ better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stage Precision GmbH | Phuc Pham |
In-app purchases
Lens Pattern
No in-app purchases
Light Meter
- Sunny 16 Rule Weekly$2.997 Days
- Film Photography Yearly$14.991 Year
- ND Filter Calc, Pay Once$29.99








