Comparison

Light Meter X vs Craftive

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

Head to head
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.

About

Craftive

Features
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Some photos bring you right back to the moment you took them. Craftive helps you give those photos a considered finish, with frames, watermarks, collages, photo splitting, and reference-based color matching. It also supports video and Live Photos. Take a little time with a favorite shot or a few everyday snapshots, and make something you'll want to come back to. Frames and watermarks Choose clean white borders, filmstrip edges, photo-paper frames, or gallery-style mounts. Add text watermarks, your camera model, and shooting settings in supported templates to keep your signature and photographic details with the image. Collages and photo splitting Arrange photos in side-by-side layouts or travel collages to bring a series together on one page. Split a single photo into a grid or strips, then save or share each piece as a separate image. Reference-based color matching Use a reference photo as a starting point for the tones and colors of your own image. Or apply a built-in look to explore a more consistent palette across a series. Video and Live Photos Add frames to videos and Live Photos or combine them in collages using compatible templates. Extract still frames from video, turn a short clip into a Live Photo, or convert a Live Photo to video. Save Live Photo creations as Live Photos; sharing to other apps uses video. Creative wallpapers Explore glass textures, grain, pixel-stretch effects, and multiple exposures to create personal wallpapers or stylized images from your photos. Fonts and export Import your own fonts for free to use in supported text areas. Choose from the available export formats and quality settings, then save to Photos or share. Creations successfully saved to Photos also appear in Craftive for easy browsing. Space to create No sign-up, no ads, and no required Craftive watermark. Photo processing happens on your iPhone or iPad. We do not upload your photos to our servers. Basic templates, photo splitting, and font import are free. You can edit and preview reference-based color matches for free; saving and sharing the results requires Craftive Pro. Craftive Pro • Access all released templates and styles • Save and share reference-based color matches • Save and apply your own color looks, and export LUTs • Save framed photos and color-matched photos in batches • Import and use your own signatures, logos, and stickers Purchase options • Monthly: auto-renews each month • Yearly: auto-renews each year, with a 7-day free trial for eligible users • Lifetime: pay once for permanent access to current and future Pro features Subscription details Purchases are charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal charges apply within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. A Lifetime purchase does not cancel any existing subscription or provide a credit or refund for subscription payments. Privacy Policy: https://ember-air-1fe.notion.site/Craftive-3df0d1931b258123b835cc151ff5d231 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Light Meter X4 screens
Craftive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Craftive at Free against Light Meter X's $3.99. Light Meter X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.3 vs 26.0). 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

Craftive is free to download; Light Meter X costs $3.99 up front. Craftive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Light Meter X asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 4 level
Light Meter X versus Craftive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight Meter XCraftive
Price$3.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.3 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer天宝 白康安 冉

In-app purchases

None

Light Meter X

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Craftive

Subscriptions2
  • Craftive Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Craftive Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Craftive Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

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

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