Comparison

QRForge.am vs Lux Light Meter

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

Head to head
About

QRForge.am

Create and manage dynamic QR codes and short links that can be updated after printing. Route traffic based on various rules and track scan analytics. Build landing pages and collaborate with teams.

Highlights
  • Dynamic QR codes
  • Editable destinations
  • Smart redirect rules
  • Scan analytics
  • Brand kits
  • Team sharing
  • Link pages
Features
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QRForge — Dynamic QR Codes & Short Links Create beautiful QR codes and smart short links in seconds, then change where they point AFTER they're printed — no reprinting, ever. • Dynamic QR codes — edit the destination anytime; the printed code never changes. • Smart redirect rules — route by schedule, password, location, or device. • Scan analytics — see scans over time, by place and device. • Brand kits — save your colors and styles and reuse them across codes. • Teams & sharing — share codes and groups with your team. • Link pages — build a simple landing page behind a single code. Generate Wi-Fi, URL, vCard, and text QR codes, customize colors and error correction, and download in high resolution. Sign in to manage everything from anywhere. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qrforge.am/privacy

About

Lux Light Meter

Measure ambient light levels with your iPhone. Get real-time lux and foot-candle readings, with specialized modes for photography and plant care. Track light history and calibrate for accuracy.

Highlights
  • Ambient light metering (lux/fc)
  • Photography exposure suggestions
  • Plant light (PPFD/DLI) estimation
  • Continuous measurement and history
  • Optional meter calibration
  • Privacy-friendly local storage
Features
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Lux Light Meter: Illuminance A practical lux and illuminance meter for iPhone. Measure ambient light in seconds, check if a room is bright enough for study, work, or home use, and get helpful exposure and plant-lighting guidance when you need it. Core metering works offline. Key Features: Ambient light metering - Live lux / fc readings with scene targets that tell you if the light is too dim, about right, or too bright — plus simple tips to adjust Photography mode (Pro) - Aperture- or shutter-priority suggestions with ISO and exposure compensation so you can dial in exposure faster Plant mode (Pro) - Estimate PPFD and DLI for common houseplants, with light source and daily photoperiod options Continuous measure & history - Save single readings, track how light changes over time, and review min, average, and max values Optional calibration - Fine-tune against a trusted meter; Pro saves separate factors for the front and rear cameras Units & privacy-friendly storage - Switch between lux and fc; your measurements stay on your device How to Use: Open the app, allow camera access, and point your iPhone at the area you want to measure. Switch between Environment, Photography, and Plant modes, then save a reading or run a continuous measurement when you need a longer sample. Subscription Options: * Weekly and yearly subscriptions, plus a lifetime purchase * Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account * Subscriptions renew automatically within 24 hours before the current period ends * Manage or cancel anytime in your Account Settings Clearer readings. Better light decisions. Terms of Use: https://lightmeter.xzonesoft.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://lightmeter.xzonesoft.com/privacy.html Contact Us: support@xzonesoft.com

Screenshots

QRForge.am4 screens
Lux Light Meter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QRForge.am at weekly against Lux Light Meter's fortnightly. Lux Light Meter's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. QRForge.am sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Lux Light Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QRForge.am against 5.0 for Lux Light Meter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lux Light Meter has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRForge.am ships an update weekly, Lux Light Meter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QRForge.am versus Lux Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRForge.amLux Light Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiFix Group LLC灿耿 陈

Customer experience

QRForge.am

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

Lux Light Meter

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QRForge.am

Subscriptions2
  • QRForge Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • QRForge Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Lux Light Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$1.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99

Questions

Is QRForge.am free?
QRForge.am is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lux Light Meter free?
Lux Light Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QRForge.am or Lux Light Meter?
QRForge.am and Lux Light Meter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do QRForge.am or Lux Light Meter have ads?
Neither QRForge.am nor Lux Light Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QRForge.am or Lux Light Meter?
QRForge.am ships an update weekly, and Lux Light Meter fortnightly. Most recently, QRForge.am was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lux Light Meter on October 31, 2026.

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