Comparison

Meter One vs Analog Addict

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

Head to head
About

Meter One

Features
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Meter One is a reflected light meter for film photographers. Point your iPhone at the scene. Meter One reads the light and gives you practical exposure settings: shutter speed, aperture, ISO and exposure compensation. It is built for real analog gear. Manual cameras. Vintage lenses. Medium-format systems. Bodies with missing, broken or unreliable meters. Meter One does not work like a generic exposure calculator. It lets you define the limits of your camera and lens, so the recommendations match the gear you actually use. Features: • Live reflected-light metering with the iPhone camera • Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual modes • ISO and exposure compensation controls • Recommended shutter speed and aperture • Camera body shutter-speed limits • Lens aperture limits • Hold reading control • Analog-style exposure dial • Saved readings and film roll log • Calibration tools • On-device metering Use Meter One with manual 35mm cameras, medium-format cameras, vintage SLRs, rangefinders and classic systems with limited shutter speeds. Meter One Pro is a one-time lifetime unlock. It includes unlimited gear profiles, saved readings, calibration tools and future film workflow features. Privacy: Meter One uses the camera preview for live metering. It does not need to save photos for exposure measurement, and camera frames are not uploaded. No ads. No account. No tracking. Meter One is a practical reflected-meter aid for film photography. Readings can vary with scene contrast, lighting conditions, camera behavior and device characteristics.

About

Analog Addict

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Analog Addict - A professional light meter designed for film photographers. If you still shoot with Leica M6, Nikon FM2, Pentax K1000, Contax T2, Rolleiflex or Hasselblad - Analog Addict is a precise light meter on your iPhone, built specifically for analog. No need to buy a 500 USD Sekonic. -- 5 PROFESSIONAL METERING MODES -- - Standard: Sunny 16 reflected metering - Multi-Exposure: Distribute exposure across 2 to 32 frames - ND Filter: Auto compensation for ND2 to ND4000 - Zone System: Highlight and shadow placement (Ansel Adams) - Long Exposure (Bulb): Reciprocity correction per film stock -- FILM ADVISOR - SIGNATURE FEATURE -- Not sure which film to load? Answer 2 questions: 1. Your camera's maximum aperture 2. What you're shooting (Landscape, Street, Portrait, Night) The app meters the actual light and recommends 4 best-fit films from a curated catalog. Portra 400 or Velvia 50? HP5+ pushed to 1600 or Cinestill 800T? Analog Addict gives you the answer based on real scene light. -- EXTENSIVE CATALOG -- - 60+ camera bodies: Leica, Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Olympus, Minolta, Contax, Hasselblad, Mamiya, Bronica, Rolleiflex and more - 20+ film stocks: Kodak Portra, Ektar, Tri-X, T-Max; Ilford HP5+, Delta, Pan F; Fuji Velvia, Provia; Kodak Vision3, Cinestill and more - Reciprocity factor per individual film -- FILM LOG -- Every shot auto-saves: - Camera, lens, film, ISO, aperture, shutter, EC - Location, precise GPS, weather, temperature Review every frame - where you shot it, what the weather was. Perfect for serious photographers who learn from every exposure. -- GPS COORDINATES -- Tap the location name to save exact coordinates. Copy and paste into Google Maps or Apple Maps to return to the spot where you captured that perfect shot. -- 14 LANGUAGES -- English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian. -- CRAFTED ANALOG AESTHETIC -- Wood grain surfaces and amber phosphor displays inspired by classic Sekonic meters. Every tap feels analog. -- FREE WITH FULL BASICS -- Standard metering, Film Advisor, Camera and film catalog, Weather, Shot log - FREE forever. Upgrade to Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription): - Multi-Exposure - ND Filter (12 densities) - Zone System - Long Exposure with reciprocity correction - Exposure Compensation plus/minus 3 stops - Save GPS coordinates Analog Addict - Precise light. Smart film choice. Every frame remembered.

Screenshots

Meter One3 screens
Analog Addict4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Analog Addict at 17.6 against Meter One's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Meter One sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Analog Addict sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Meter One versus Analog Addict: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeter OneAnalog Addict
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.517.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBogdan LyashenkoHoai Anh Dang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Meter One

One-time1
  • Meter One Pro$7.99
1 purchases

Analog Addict

One-time1
  • Analog Addict Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Meter One free?
Meter One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Analog Addict free?
Analog Addict is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meter One or Analog Addict have ads?
Neither Meter One nor Analog Addict shows ads.

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