Comparison

LuxTest vs GigaGuard

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

Head to head
About

LuxTest

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Study Light Meter helps parents, students, and everyday users quickly check whether a homework desk or reading spot is bright enough for reading, writing, and study. You can use it to: - Check estimated lux for a desk or reading area - See simple desk light levels such as Too Dim, Usable, Good for Reading, and Check Glare - Compare the left, center, and right sides of a desk with a 3-point scan - Save local history with average, minimum, and maximum values - Export records only when you choose to share them On iPhone, the app uses camera exposure settings to estimate desk light. Camera permission is used only for this light estimate. The app does not save photos or videos, and it does not upload image content. Study Light Meter is local-first, requires no account, and is intended for everyday home reference. It is not a professional lux meter, medical device, or eye health diagnosis tool.

About

GigaGuard

Features
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See your remaining data at a glance — right on your Home Screen. No ads. No subscription. No VPN. A data usage widget you can match to your carrier's numbers. TIRED OF… • Trackers that never match what your carrier says? • Ads, or features moved behind a subscription after you paid? • Apps that count Wi-Fi as mobile data? • Billing cycles stuck on the 1st? WHAT GIGAGUARD DOES • Calibrate to your carrier — on-device measurement always drifts a little. Type in the usage shown in your carrier's app and GigaGuard matches it. • Widgets for the Home Screen and Apple Watch (Lock Screen widgets with Premium), with a refresh button that updates without opening the app. • Cellular and Wi-Fi tracked separately — only mobile data counts toward your plan. • Any billing day from the 1st to the 31st, rollover data, and day passes for prepaid or travel eSIMs. • Pace forecast: see where you'll end the cycle and the day you'd hit your cap. • A daily limit alert, plus alerts at the percentages you choose (Premium). • Daily usage history, and per-cycle history (Premium). • Up to 20 lines — main, work and travel eSIM — each with its own plan (Premium). • Siri Shortcuts: "Check remaining data in GigaGuard". PRIVACY • No VPN. GigaGuard never sits in the middle of your connection. • No carrier login, no account. • Your data stays on your iPhone. Nothing is sent to a server. PRICING Free to use. Premium is a one-time purchase — never a subscription. No ads. PLEASE NOTE iOS doesn't let apps read your carrier's official usage, so GigaGuard measures on-device and lets you calibrate. Usage is updated when you open the app or refresh the widget. Per-app usage is not available. For billing, always check your carrier's official app or website.

Screenshots

LuxTest4 screens
GigaGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GigaGuard at Free against LuxTest's $0.99. GigaGuard also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). LuxTest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On ads and device support 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

GigaGuard is free to download; LuxTest costs $0.99 up front. GigaGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LuxTest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LuxTest ships an update monthly, GigaGuard every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
LuxTest versus GigaGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuxTestGigaGuard
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晓燕 王Sami Kuribara

In-app purchases

None

LuxTest

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GigaGuard

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$2.99

Questions

Is LuxTest free?
LuxTest costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GigaGuard free?
GigaGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LuxTest or GigaGuard have ads?
Neither LuxTest nor GigaGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LuxTest or GigaGuard?
LuxTest ships an update monthly, and GigaGuard every 4 days. Most recently, LuxTest was updated on October 2, 2026 and GigaGuard on October 10, 2026.

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