Comparison

Lux Light Meter vs Lux & Flicker Meter

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

Lux & Flicker Meter

Features
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Light Meter Assistant is a utility app that turns your phone into a light environment tester. Whether you're choosing a desk lamp for your child, evaluating workstation lighting, or checking whether your screen or bedside lamp is emitting proper light, just open the app, point it at the light source, and get a readable light environment report in seconds. 【Core Detection Capabilities】 Flicker Detection: Captures brightness variations at high speed via the camera, performs spectrum analysis, and outputs flicker index, modulation depth, dominant frequency, and light environment risk level, revealing invisible light fluctuations to the naked eye. Illuminance Estimation: Estimates the ambient illuminance range based on scene brightness, telling you whether the current light is suitable for reading, working, or nighttime relaxation. Color Temperature Estimation: Identifies warm, neutral, or cool light tendencies to help you choose fixtures that better fit the scene. Comprehensive Light Environment Score: Combines flicker, illuminance, and color temperature metrics to give a holistic score from 0 to 100 along with actionable suggestions. 【Data Management & Tracking】 History records are automatically grouped by date, with support for tagging different light sources (desk lamp, living room ceiling light, bedroom night light, etc.) for easy categorization. Data dashboard aggregates the last 30 days of test data, presenting score trend curves, risk level distribution, and flicker index distribution for an intuitive view of light environment changes. Light source environment profiles build individual trend charts for each tag, enabling long-term tracking of the same lamp's performance. One‑tap export of PDF reports and CSV data for archiving, sharing, or discussion with family and friends. 【Thoughtful Details】 Smart eye care reminders: Customize rest intervals and daily reminder times to help you build healthy resting habits. Multi‑language support: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English. Theme modes: Day, Night, and Follow System – freely switch among three appearances. Adjustable camera parameters: Preferred frame rate, measurement duration, and auto‑save can all be set as needed. All detection is performed locally, and data stays on your device – no upload to servers. 【Use Cases】 Quick on‑site screening before selecting desk lamps, floor lamps, or ceiling lights Evaluating whether lighting in studies, classrooms, or offices meets standards Families concerned about children's study environments and elderly living area lighting Users who care about screen flicker and the effect of nighttime light on sleep Advanced users who need to record and compare long‑term performance across multiple light sources 【How to Use】 Open the app and tap "Start Test" on the home page. Point the camera at the light source or screen you want to test. Keep it steady for a few seconds while the capture completes. Review the conclusion card, professional parameters, waveform chart, and spectrum graph. Add notes and light source tags to the record, or export a PDF report. Target Users: Parents concerned about their children's study light environment Office workers and students who spend long hours at desks, working or reading Consumers looking to buy desk lamps or screen bars Professionals such as interior designers and lighting consultants Photographers and video creators who demand high light quality Disclaimer: This app is a consumer‑grade light environment screening tool. Results are for reference only and cannot replace professional testing instruments. Illuminance estimation accuracy is approximately ±15‑20%, color temperature estimation accuracy is about ±5%, and it can detect periodic flicker with a modulation depth above 3%. Camera parameters vary by phone model, so results may differ. Take control of your light environment – make every lamp more trustworthy.

Screenshots

Lux Light Meter3 screens
Lux & Flicker Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lux Light Meter at Free against Lux & Flicker Meter's $1.99. Lux & Flicker Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Lux Light Meter is free to download; Lux & Flicker Meter costs $1.99 up front. Lux Light Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Lux & Flicker Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lux Light Meter versus Lux & Flicker Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLux Light MeterLux & Flicker Meter
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer灿耿 陈小燕 陈

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
None

Lux & Flicker Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lux Light Meter free?
Lux Light Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lux & Flicker Meter free?
Lux & Flicker Meter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lux Light Meter or Lux & Flicker Meter have ads?
Neither Lux Light Meter nor Lux & Flicker Meter shows ads.

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