Comparison

LuxMeasure vs LUX Meter

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

Head to head
About

LuxMeasure

Features
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Measure light intensity instantly with your iPhone camera. LuxMeasure gives you accurate, real-time illuminance readings — no ads, no account, no tracking. FEATURES • Real-time lux measurement using camera sensor • Foot-candle conversion (tap to toggle) • Front and back camera support • Session statistics: min, max, and average • Live sparkline chart showing light changes over time • Hold/lock readings for easy recording • Save measurements with timestamps • Contextual light level labels • Works completely offline BUILT FOR ACCURACY Uses the ISO 2720 photographic exposure standard to calculate illuminance from camera exposure data. Independent calibration for front and back cameras. PERFECT FOR • Indoor plant growers — find the brightest spot for your plants • Photographers — check ambient light levels • Home & office — verify lighting for comfort and eye health • Quick lighting checks — no expensive equipment needed PRIVACY FIRST No ads. No tracking. No data collection. No account required. Everything runs on your device.

About

LUX Meter

This app measures ambient light levels in lux or foot-candles using your iPhone camera. It provides instant feedback on whether a space is too dim, comfortable, or bright enough for various tasks and offers calibration options.

Highlights
  • Lux and foot-candle readings
  • Lighting target presets
  • Live brightness scale
  • Hold mode for measurements
  • Session min, average, and max
  • Calibration against trusted value
  • Private on-device metering
Features
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LUX Meter is a private light meter for quick, practical illuminance checks with your iPhone camera. Measure ambient light in lux or foot-candles, compare rooms and work areas, check desk lighting, find brighter spots for plants, and see whether a space is too dim, comfortable, or bright enough for detailed tasks. Pick a target for your task — reading, office, kitchen, plants and more — and get instant "too dim / good / too bright" feedback as you move the phone. Simple and trustworthy: no account, no ads, no tracking, no photo storage. Features: - Lux and foot-candle readings - Lighting target presets with live in-range feedback - Live brightness scale with plain-language guidance - Hold mode to freeze a measurement - Session min, average and max - Calibration against one trusted lux value - Practical guide with common light levels - Paper-diffuser guidance for incident light - Private on-device camera metering Important: LUX Meter estimates illuminance from camera exposure. Great for quick checks, comparisons, and plant or room-light decisions. For regulated, safety-critical, or professional compliance measurements, use a certified lux meter.

Screenshots

LuxMeasure4 screens
LUX Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: LuxMeasure at 3 against LUX Meter's 1. LuxMeasure also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LuxMeasure versus LUX Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuxMeasureLUX Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNerijus AreskaYannick Binay

In-app purchases

None

LuxMeasure

No in-app purchases

None

LUX Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LuxMeasure free?
LuxMeasure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LUX Meter free?
LUX Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LuxMeasure or LUX Meter have ads?
Neither LuxMeasure nor LUX Meter shows ads.

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