Comparison

Lux Light Meter vs Dice Roller

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

Head to head
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

About

Dice Roller

Transform your device into a quick and intuitive dice roller for board games and RPGs. Experience realistic physics, synchronized sound, and haptic feedback with clear display of individual results and totals. Keep track of your recent rolls for convenience.

Highlights
  • Supports D4, D6, D8, D10, D20 dice
  • Roll up to 12 dice simultaneously
  • Realistic physics-based dice motion
  • Synchronized sound and haptic feedback
  • Displays individual results and total
  • History of 100 most recent rolls
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a fast and easy dice roller. Dice Box makes every roll simple and intuitive with smooth 2D dice physics, synchronized sound, and haptic feedback. Choose your dice type, set the quantity, and roll — individual results and the total are always clear and easy to read. QUICK TO ROLL • Choose D4, D6, D8, D10, or D20 dice • Roll 1 to 12 dice at once • Tap the dice area or use the Roll button • See individual results and an automatic total • Review your 100 most recent rolls REALISTIC ROLLS • Physics-based dice motion and collisions • Synchronized sound and haptic feedback Whether you’re playing a board game, starting a tabletop adventure, making a quick decision, or replacing missing dice, Dice Box keeps every roll simple and ready.

Screenshots

Lux Light Meter3 screens
Dice Roller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lux Light Meter at none against Dice Roller's shown. Dice Roller's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Lux Light Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Dice Roller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Lux Light Meter against 5.0 for Dice Roller. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lux Light Meter ships an update fortnightly, Dice Roller every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lux Light Meter versus Dice Roller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLux Light MeterDice Roller
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer灿耿 陈振山 董

Customer experience

Lux Light Meter

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

Dice Roller

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lux Light Meter

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

Dice Roller

One-time1
  • Dice Box Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Lux Light Meter free?
Lux Light Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dice Roller free?
Dice Roller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lux Light Meter or Dice Roller?
Lux Light Meter and Dice Roller are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Lux Light Meter or Dice Roller have ads?
Dice Roller shows ads; Lux Light Meter does not.
Which is updated more often, Lux Light Meter or Dice Roller?
Lux Light Meter ships an update fortnightly, and Dice Roller every 3 days. Most recently, Lux Light Meter was updated on November 5, 2026 and Dice Roller on October 31, 2026.

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