Light Meter vs mySpotMeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Light Meter
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Light Meter & Exposure Meter helps photographers, film shooters, video creators, and manual camera users get quick exposure readings using the iPhone camera preview. Open the app, point at your scene, and view EV, Lux estimate, ISO, aperture, and shutter speed recommendations. Designed for film photography, manual cameras, lighting checks, and cinema exposure reference, the app keeps the workflow fast and focused. Free version includes: • Real-time reflected light metering • EV and Lux estimate display • ISO, aperture, and shutter calculator • Auto shutter speed recommendation • Limited reading locks before recomposing • Up to 3 recent locked readings on device • Clean dark interface Optional Pro subscription features require a separate in-app purchase: • Manual EV calibration • Cinema Mode with FPS and shutter angle • Foot-candle display • Finer shutter recommendations • Unlimited reading locks • Up to 20 recent locked readings These Pro features are paid subscription features and are not included in the free version. Privacy: Camera preview is used only for metering. No photos or videos are saved. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
mySpotMeter
This app transforms your iPhone into a precise spot meter for photographers. It allows for detailed exposure control by measuring specific areas, evaluating contrast, and calculating settings for film or digital photography.
- Selectable 1°, 2°, and 4° spot metering angles
- Dedicated readings for shadows, highlights, and middle gray
- Aperture or shutter speed priority
- Store and compare measurements
- Instant aperture calculation
- Wide ISO, shutter speed, and aperture ranges
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Designed by a photographer, for photographers. Built with one clear goal: precise spot metering for photographers who want full control over exposure. mySpotMeter turns your iPhone into a dedicated spot meter with selectable 1°, 2° and 4° measuring angles. Whether you shoot film or digital, you can isolate specific areas, evaluate contrast and place your exposure with confidence. Key Features • Selectable 1°, 2° and 4° spot metering angles • Dedicated readings for shadows, highlights and middle gray • Aperture or shutter speed priority • Average readings mode • Store and compare measurements directly on the exposure scale • Clear EV difference between your target and the current reading • Instant aperture calculation based on the selected ISO and shutter speed • Shutter speed range from 240 seconds to 1/8000s • Aperture range from f/1.0 to f/128 • ISO range from 3 to 409.6K • Exposure settings in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments • Measure using the on-screen control or the iPhone volume buttons • Automatic calibration and precise manual EV adjustment • Filter factor correction up to FF1000 Built for Deliberate Exposure Instead of averaging the entire scene, mySpotMeter lets you measure only the area that matters. Compare shadows and highlights, understand the available contrast and decide exactly where to place your exposure before pressing the shutter. Download the User Manual You can view or download the complete user manual before purchasing or downloading the app. Scroll to the Information section of this App Store page and tap Developer Website. About This app is built and maintained by an independent photographer and developer. It is a focused photographic tool, continuously refined through real-world use. If you have suggestions or need help, feel free to contact me: davidquiles@me.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Light Meter at Free against mySpotMeter's $5.99. Light Meter also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26). mySpotMeter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). 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
Light Meter is free to download; mySpotMeter costs $5.99 up front. Light Meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. mySpotMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Light Meter ships an update every 3 months, mySpotMeter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Light Meter | mySpotMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #96 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 冲 洪 | David Quiles |
In-app purchases
Light Meter
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
mySpotMeter
No in-app purchases









