Comparison

Expirify vs Lux Light Meter

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

Head to head
About

Expirify

Never miss an important deadline again. This app helps you track documents, insurance, and other items with expiration dates. It offers smart reminders and a clear dashboard to manage renewals and keep your important information organized.

Highlights
  • Clear expiry status dashboard
  • Smart gradient reminders
  • 8 built-in item categories
  • Renewal history tracking
  • Family member profiles
  • Calendar view of expirations
  • Home & Lock screen widgets
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Expirify — Your All-in-One Expiry Manager Passport expiring soon? Car insurance due for renewal? Driver's license needs updating? Expirify helps you track everything with an expiration date to help you prepare for important deadlines. KEY FEATURES - Clear Dashboard: Red (expired), orange (expiring soon), green (safe) — see your status at a glance - Free customizable reminders: Start reminding up to 90 days early, increasing frequency as the date approaches, with weekly follow-ups after expiry - 8 Built-in Categories: Documents, Insurance, Vehicle, Finance, Health, Property, Subscription, Other - Renewal Tracking: Full history of every renewal with date changes and notes - People Management: Track expiry items for each family member separately - Calendar View: Monthly overview showing all upcoming expirations PRO FEATURES - Unlimited expiry items (free tier: 5 items) - Custom categories with icon and color selection - Home screen & Lock screen widgets: Stay informed at a glance - Photo attachments: Snap or attach document photos - CSV data export - Batch operations: Bulk renew, archive, or delete - Archive management: Keep completed items organized - Unlimited people profiles PURCHASE OPTIONS - Yearly subscription; any eligible trial duration and subsequent billing are shown in the app - Lifetime one-time purchase - Your current localized price is always shown in the app before confirmation PRIVACY FIRST - App content is stored locally with no developer-operated cloud sync - No account, ads, analytics SDK, or third-party tracking - Apple device backups may include app data according to your system settings - Your privacy, your control SUBSCRIPTION TERMS - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Privacy Policy: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/expirify/privacy-en Terms of Use (EULA): https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/expirify/terms-en

About

Lux Light Meter

Measure ambient light levels with your iPhone. Get real-time lux and foot-candle readings, with specialized modes for photography and plant care. Track light history and calibrate for accuracy.

Highlights
  • Ambient light metering (lux/fc)
  • Photography exposure suggestions
  • Plant light (PPFD/DLI) estimation
  • Continuous measurement and history
  • Optional meter calibration
  • Privacy-friendly local storage
Features
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Lux Light Meter: Illuminance A practical lux and illuminance meter for iPhone. Measure ambient light in seconds, check if a room is bright enough for study, work, or home use, and get helpful exposure and plant-lighting guidance when you need it. Core metering works offline. Key Features: Ambient light metering - Live lux / fc readings with scene targets that tell you if the light is too dim, about right, or too bright — plus simple tips to adjust Photography mode (Pro) - Aperture- or shutter-priority suggestions with ISO and exposure compensation so you can dial in exposure faster Plant mode (Pro) - Estimate PPFD and DLI for common houseplants, with light source and daily photoperiod options Continuous measure & history - Save single readings, track how light changes over time, and review min, average, and max values Optional calibration - Fine-tune against a trusted meter; Pro saves separate factors for the front and rear cameras Units & privacy-friendly storage - Switch between lux and fc; your measurements stay on your device How to Use: Open the app, allow camera access, and point your iPhone at the area you want to measure. Switch between Environment, Photography, and Plant modes, then save a reading or run a continuous measurement when you need a longer sample. Subscription Options: * Weekly and yearly subscriptions, plus a lifetime purchase * Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account * Subscriptions renew automatically within 24 hours before the current period ends * Manage or cancel anytime in your Account Settings Clearer readings. Better light decisions. Terms of Use: https://lightmeter.xzonesoft.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://lightmeter.xzonesoft.com/privacy.html Contact Us: support@xzonesoft.com

Screenshots

Expirify4 screens
Lux Light Meter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lux Light Meter at 100% against Expirify's 75%. Lux Light Meter also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Expirify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lux Light Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Expirify ships an update monthly, Lux Light Meter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Expirify versus Lux Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpirifyLux Light Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer慧慧 高灿耿 陈

Customer experience

Expirify

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Lux Light Meter

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Expirify

Subscriptions2
  • Expirify Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Expirify Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Expirify Pro LifetimeFree
3 purchases

Lux Light Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$1.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

Is Expirify free?
Expirify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lux Light Meter free?
Lux Light Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Expirify or Lux Light Meter have ads?
Neither Expirify nor Lux Light Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Expirify or Lux Light Meter?
Expirify ships an update monthly, and Lux Light Meter fortnightly. Most recently, Expirify was updated on October 12, 2026 and Lux Light Meter on October 8, 2026.

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