Comparison

Lux Meter vs PestPilot

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

Head to head
About

Lux Meter

This tool transforms your iPhone into a professional light meter, measuring illuminance in lux and foot-candles in real-time. It offers exposure calculations, color temperature estimates, and various presets for different use cases, all while working offline and without ads.

Highlights
  • Real-time lux and foot-candle readout
  • Exposure Value (EV) calculation
  • Color temperature (CCT) estimate
  • Spot or average metering
  • Use-case presets
  • CSV export of readings
  • 100% offline functionality
Features
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Lux Meter turns your iPhone into a professional light meter. Using your camera and the ISO 2720 photographic standard, it measures illuminance in lux and foot-candles in real time — accurately, fully offline, with no ads and no sign-up. Whether you're setting up studio lighting, checking your desk for eye comfort, dialing in grow lights for plants, or metering a film scene, Lux Meter gives you the numbers the pros rely on. MEASURE • Real-time lux and foot-candle readout (tap to switch units) • Exposure Value (EV) at your chosen ISO • Color temperature (CCT in Kelvin) estimate from the camera • Live camera preview with a center spot reticle • Spot metering (center) or average metering (whole frame) • Min / max / average statistics with a live chart • Hold to lock a reading • Plain-language light labels (Office lighting, Overcast day, Direct sunlight…) • Low-light path reads down to sub-1 lux EXPOSURE CALCULATOR (2-in-1) • Set any two of aperture / shutter / ISO — it solves the third • Cinema mode: frame-rate and shutter-angle presets, plus the 180° rule • ND filter and exposure compensation • Sunny 16 helper and a depth-of-field estimate TARGETS & PRESETS • Use-case presets: Reading, Office/Ergonomics, Photography, Film/Video, Plants & Greenhouse, Aquarium/Terrarium • Set a target lux band and get a subtle alert when the light is in range • Optional haptic and audio meter tick that speeds up as light increases CALIBRATION YOU CAN TRUST • Independent calibration for front and back cameras • Multi-point calibration fitted across the whole range • See raw and calibrated values side by side • Reset to default anytime SAVE & EXPORT • Save single readings or record a session over time • Min/max/average per session, notes and optional location tag • History list with rename, delete and CSV export (share sheet) BUILT RIGHT • Works 100% offline — no account, no tracking, no network • No ads, nothing locked behind a paywall • Grid and histogram overlays, screen-brightness pin, keep-awake • Clean dark-first design, light mode too • 8 languages with instant in-app switching A note on accuracy: iOS does not give apps access to the ambient light sensor, so Lux Meter uses camera-based reflective metering (ISO 2720). For best results, calibrate once against a reference and use the same lighting conditions. Measure light like a pro. Download Lux Meter.

About

PestPilot

Features
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Found a bug in your home and not sure what it is? Snap a photo. PestPilot tells you what it is, whether it's dangerous, and exactly how to get rid of it — starting tonight. No more digging through forums or squinting at blurry encyclopedia photos. From "what is this bug" to "what do I do now," you're covered in one place. IDENTIFY IN SECONDS • Take a photo or upload one from your library • Get the species with common and scientific names • See the danger level at a glance: harmless, nuisance, bites, property damage, or health risk BITTEN? CHECK THE BITE • Upload a photo of the bite marks instead • See which pests most likely caused them, with the runner-up candidates and how to tell them apart YOUR COMPLETE ELIMINATION PLAN Every identification comes with a full plan for your pest, in 8 parts: confirming the ID, what it means for your home, how serious your case is, what to do tonight, step-by-step elimination, keeping them from coming back, when to call a pro, and how to pick a local pest control company. HONEST ADVICE, NO UPSELL If you can handle it yourself, we show you how. If it's a job for a professional, we tell you straight — and we never suggest risky pesticide hacks. KNOWS 20+ HOUSEHOLD PESTS Bed bugs, termites, cockroaches, ants, fleas, ticks, spiders, wasps, moths and more — each with real photos and a field guide. FREE TO START, PRO WHEN YOU NEED IT Identify 3 bugs a day for free — the elimination plans are included, never locked. Go Pro for unlimited identifications, for when you're working through an infestation and checking every bug you find. --- PestPilot offers auto-renewable subscriptions (weekly with a 3-day free trial, or yearly). Prices are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Cancel during the trial and you won't be charged. PestPilot provides general pest-control information. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice — for diagnosis or treatment of bites or skin reactions, consult a healthcare professional. Privacy Policy: https://api.gbhm.net/open/legal/quick-pest-pilot/privacy Terms of Use: https://api.gbhm.net/open/legal/quick-pest-pilot/agreement

Screenshots

Lux Meter4 screens
PestPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lux Meter at none against PestPilot's 2. PestPilot's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. PestPilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Lux Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lux Meter versus PestPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLux MeterPestPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlper Sumer Guc志 左

In-app purchases

None

Lux Meter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PestPilot

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Lux Meter free?
Lux Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PestPilot free?
PestPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lux Meter or PestPilot have ads?
Lux Meter shows ads; PestPilot does not.

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