Comparison

Shift 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

Shift

Features
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Start your HIIT workout in 3 taps. No setup friction. No clutter. Just a clean, fast interval timer built for people who actually train. Shift is a purpose-built HIIT timer designed for speed. Set your work intervals, rest periods, and rounds — then go. No account required. No ads. No bloated feature set. WHAT SHIFT DOES: — Custom interval configuration: work time, rest time, rounds, sets — Tabata, EMOM, and custom HIIT protocols — Clear audio cues and haptic feedback so you never miss a transition — Visual countdown optimized for glanceability mid-workout — Minimal UI that stays out of your way BUILT FOR: — Home workouts with no equipment — Gym training between sets — CrossFit-style timed circuits — Tabata protocols — Any interval-based training WHY SHIFT: Most timer apps are either too simple (just a stopwatch) or too complex (10 screens before you start). Shift sits in the sweet spot — fully configurable but fast to start. Designed by Credes, a product studio that ships tools people actually use. Start training. Not configuring.

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

Shift4 screens
LUX Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Shift at 3 against LUX Meter's 1. Shift 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
Shift versus LUX Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftLUX Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCredes Techlabs Private LimitedYannick Binay

In-app purchases

None

Shift

No in-app purchases

None

LUX Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shift free?
Shift 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 Shift or LUX Meter have ads?
Neither Shift nor LUX Meter shows ads.

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