Illumi the Lightmeter vs View Camera Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Illumi the Lightmeter
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Analog Light Meter uses the camera to measure scene brightness for exposure metering.
View Camera Log
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View Camera Log is a field logbook designed for large format photographers. Record each sheet with exposure details, film holder information, camera and lens choices, location notes, reference photos, scan results, and front/rear standard movements including rise, fall, shift, tilt, and swing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qb02su.github.io/largeformatlog/privacy.html Unlike general film logbook apps, View Camera Log is built around the workflow of view cameras. It helps you keep practical shooting notes in the field and review technical movements later when developing, scanning, printing, or repeating a setup. Features: โข Log exposure settings, film stock, holders, and sheet side โข Record front and rear standard movements โข Visualize movements with a 3D view camera model โข Save camera and lens gear in a reusable library โข Capture or attach reference photos โข Add scan results and processing notes โข Save shooting location notes and map context โข Keep existing records editable even on the free plan Free users can create up to 5 exposure records. View Camera Log Pro unlocks unlimited records.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Illumi the Lightmeter at none against View Camera Log's 5. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. View Camera Log sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Illumi the Lightmeter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Illumi the Lightmeter | View Camera Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mattia Stigliano | HANG SU |
In-app purchases
Illumi the Lightmeter
No in-app purchases
View Camera Log
- View Camera Log Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- View Camera Log Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
Questions
Is Illumi the Lightmeter free?
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