Comparison

Negative Scanner vs Light Meter X

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

Head to head
About

Negative Scanner

Digitize film negatives quickly and easily. This tool automatically detects borders, corrects distortion, and converts negatives to positives with accurate color correction. Supports batch scanning and custom image enhancements for film photographers.

Highlights
  • Automatic film border detection and cropping
  • Perspective distortion correction
  • Automatic negative to positive conversion
  • Automatic base color correction
  • Batch scanning for entire film rolls
  • Custom color grading and image enhancement
Features
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Negative Scanner is a mobile scanning tool designed for film photography users. Simply place your negatives on a light panel or any even light source, and the app will automatically detect the film area, frame the image, correct perspective distortion, and convert negatives into positives with automatic base color correction based on film characteristics and image analysis. You can quickly scan a single frame or enable batch scanning mode to continuously process an entire roll of film. The app attempts to recognize different film formats and film stock types automatically, while saving scan records for easier organization, color grading, and export later. Key Features: * Automatically detects film borders, crops frames, and corrects perspective * Automatically identifies or lets you select film stock types for color mask removal and basic color correction * Supports quick custom color grading, cropping, and image enhancement * Add camera information, film stock details, and custom white borders to exported images * Batch scan entire film rolls with automatic scan history saving * Import images from the photo library for continued editing Perfect for users who want a fast way to digitize 35mm, 120, and other film negatives, while also creating beautifully framed images ready for sharing.

About

Light Meter X

This professional light meter app uses your phone's camera to accurately measure ambient light and calculate precise exposure settings for photography and filmmaking. It offers a minimalist interface and supports various shooting modes for creative control.

Highlights
  • Accurate light measurement via camera
  • Spot metering with draggable circle
  • Real-time exposure calculation
  • A/AV and S/TV mode support
  • Adjustable ISO, aperture, shutter speed
  • Exposure compensation
  • EV display
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Light Meter X (无相测光表, 無相測光表) is a professional light meter and exposure meter designed for photographers, filmmakers, and film photography enthusiasts. Using your phone’s camera sensor, Light Meter X measures ambient light and calculates accurate ISO, aperture, and shutter speed settings to help you achieve perfect exposure. The app features a clean and minimal interface, allowing photographers to focus on light and composition without distractions. Light Meter X also supports exposure compensation, allowing you to fine-tune exposure values for different lighting conditions or creative styles. Key Features: • Accurate light metering using your phone camera. • Spot metering function with draggable metering circle. • Real-time exposure calculation. • Support for A/AV (aperture priority) and S/TV (shutter priority) modes. • Adjustable ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. • Exposure compensation for precise control. • EV (Exposure Value) display. • Fast and responsive metering. • Minimal and distraction-free design. How to Use: • Open the app and the camera preview will start automatically. • Global metering mode is used by default. • Tap and drag the metering circle on the screen to the desired metering position. • Observe the calculated results and adjust ISO, aperture, or shutter speed as needed. • Use the exposure calibration buttons to fine-tune the exposure value. Perfect for: • Film photography • Analog cameras • Street photography • Cinematography • Photography students Light Meter X is a simple, reliable, and professional light meter for photographers who want accurate exposure anywhere.

Screenshots

Negative Scanner4 screens
Light Meter X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Negative Scanner at Free against Light Meter X's $3.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Negative Scanner is free to download; Light Meter X costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Negative Scanner versus Light Meter X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNegative ScannerLight Meter X
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.3
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer浩宇 李天宝 白

Customer experience

Negative Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Light Meter X

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Negative Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

Light Meter X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Negative Scanner free?
Negative Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Meter X free?
Light Meter X costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Negative Scanner or Light Meter X have ads?
Neither Negative Scanner nor Light Meter X shows ads.

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