Comparison

PhoMeter vs LightMeter

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

Head to head
About

PhoMeter

Features
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PhoMeter is a simple white balance meter for photographers, videographers, and creators. Use your iPhone camera to estimate the color temperature of your lighting in Kelvin and get a practical Tint indication for green/magenta correction. PhoMeter helps you choose a better white balance setting before shooting photos or videos. Point your camera toward a neutral surface or grey card, wait for the reading to stabilize, then lock and save the measurement. Main features: Live color temperature reading in Kelvin Tint indication for green/magenta white balance correction Stability indicator for more reliable readings Lock measurement before saving Add an optional note to each saved reading Measurement history Clean and fast interface for on-set use Useful for: Photo shoots Video productions Interviews Product photography Studio lighting setup LED light comparison Checking mixed lighting environments PhoMeter is designed as a practical white balance reference tool. It is not a professional spectrometer and does not measure CRI, TLCI, SSI, or full light spectrum data. For best results, measure using a neutral grey card or matte white reference under the light you want to evaluate.

About

LightMeter

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LightMeter is a professional exposure metering tool designed for photography enthusiasts and film photographers. It uses your iPhone camera to analyze scene brightness in real time and help you quickly determine suitable exposure settings. 【Professional Metering】 Supports spot, center-weighted, and average metering modes. Choose the method that best fits your scene and get real-time exposure guidance. 【Exposure Controls】 Adjust aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, with exposure compensation support to help you find the right combination for different shooting conditions. 【Real-Time Image Analysis】 View EV, color temperature, and Tint information in real time. The luminance histogram helps you understand highlight, midtone, and shadow distribution for more confident exposure decisions. 【Digital & Film Modes】 Switch between digital and film workflows. Film mode supports film presets and full-stop shutter settings, making exposure metering more intuitive for analog photography. 【Metering Hold】 Freeze the current metering result so you can continue checking the measured values while recomposing, adjusting camera settings, or changing your shooting position. 【Exposure Advice】 Get clear exposure references and shooting guidance based on the current metering result to help you make faster decisions in the field. Whether you are shooting street photography, travel, portraits, or film, LightMeter is designed to be a simple, intuitive, and reliable light meter you can always carry with you. LightMeter does not aim to press the shutter for you. It helps you understand light better.

Screenshots

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LightMeter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LightMeter at 17.6 against PhoMeter's 26.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PhoMeter versus LightMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoMeterLightMeter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.417.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrea Biancat鹏 张

In-app purchases

None

PhoMeter

No in-app purchases

None

LightMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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