Comparison

ShutterMeter vs Light Meter EV

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

Head to head
About

ShutterMeter

Features
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Has your old camera's shutter slowed down? ShutterMeter uses your iPhone's microphone to analyze the sounds of a mechanical shutter and estimate the interval between opening and closing. Compare it with the selected speed, check repeatability, and keep a test history for each camera. Repeat each speed three times Choose a camera and speed, then follow the measurement flow. Save three Clear signal results before moving to the next speed. Results with complex signals are marked separately and do not count toward the health map. Shutter health map See the median deviation and spread of the latest three clear results at each speed, along with how many speeds you have tested. Find gaps or speeds that need another check, then share a text report through the system share sheet. The report is a shooting and maintenance reference, not a calibration certificate. Archive backup and CSV export Export camera details and measurements as a JSON backup. On another iPhone, choose the file, preview new and duplicate items, then confirm the merge. Items with the same identifiers keep their local versions; existing records are not overwritten. Export CSV files to view raw timings, UTC timestamps and signal grades in a spreadsheet. Exported measurements are diagnostic references, not calibration certificates. For an offline export, choose On My iPhone > this app's folder > Exports in Files. The folder may be named ShutterMeter or 快门测速仪, depending on language. This app folder is part of the app's sandbox and is deleted when you delete the app. Save important backups to iCloud Drive or another location outside this app folder; those independent copies survive deletion of ShutterMeter. Camera log Search by camera name or notes, and edit details without losing measurements. Create a profile for each camera and browse measurements and deviation trends by speed. Save results without a camera to Unfiled and assign them later. Clear signal results include exposure compensation guidance. Your local records remain available to view. Supported speeds This version provides microphone measurement for 11 nominal speeds from 1 second to 1/60 second, including the vintage 1/5, 1/10, 1/25 and 1/50 settings. Camera mode is not enabled. Measurement at 1/100 and faster is not supported. ShutterMeter is an audio analysis aid. Its accuracy across all supported speeds has not been validated against a physical shutter tester. Clear signal describes how well the sound events can be distinguished in that recording; it is not an accuracy certification. Mirror slap, background noise and shutter design can affect the result. Repeat the test before using a result as a shooting reference. Not every mechanical shutter will produce a usable result. Designed for iPhone The colorful interface supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type and VoiceOver, with clear controls to save, repeat, finish a test run and close sheets. Data and purchase Audio recording and analysis take place on your iPhone. The app does not automatically upload measurement data. When you share a report or export a file, the selected data goes to the app or file service you choose. System device backups may also include local records. Archive backups do not include audio, purchase receipts or free-measurement counts. Use Restore Purchases to recover an existing purchase on another phone. Purchases and restoring purchases require an App Store connection. Your first 10 measurements that produce a result are free. Attempts that do not detect usable shutter sounds do not use a free measurement. A one-time purchase unlocks unlimited measurements, with no subscription or ads.

About

Light Meter EV

This app acts as a pocket light meter for your iPhone, measuring EV, lux, and foot-candles. It helps photographers set shutter, aperture, and ISO accurately for both film and digital cameras. A free Sunny 16 calculator is also included.

Highlights
  • Live reflected, incident, and spot metering
  • EV, lux, and foot-candle readouts
  • Sunny 16 exposure calculator
  • Shutter, aperture, and ISO settings
  • Hold to freeze readings
  • Log shooting with export
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Luxwell is a pocket light meter for iPhone. Measure reflected, incident, and spot EV live from the camera, then set shutter, aperture, and ISO. The meter and Sunny 16 calculator stay free. Point at the scene, the light on your subject, or a single tone. Hold a reading when you have it. Switch the readout between EV, lux, and foot-candles. Built for film and digital photographers who want exposure they can trust in the field. LIVE METER Reflected, incident, and spot modes Tap and pinch the spot reticle. Spot locks exposure so you can compare tones Hold to freeze a reading Shutter, aperture, and ISO in 1/3-stop steps EV, lux, or foot-candles SUNNY 16 Free exposure calculator. Pick ISO for a shutter at f/16, or pick shutter and aperture for a suggested ISO. A fast outdoor starting point, then adjust for haze, backlight, or subject brightness. LUXWELL PRO Optional one-time unlock. Not a subscription. Live metering stays free. Zone system scale on the live meter Manual 0.1-stop calibration, or guided Align to Sunny 16 Shoot log with export Film ISO helper with reciprocity warning Extra camera presets Restore Purchases is in Settings. Luxwell uses the iPhone camera to estimate scene brightness. Results are useful for exposure decisions but are not laboratory-grade and may differ from a calibrated handheld meter. ----------- Privacy Policy: https://luxwell.paprikatech.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://luxwell.paprikatech.io/terms Support: support@paprikatech.io

Screenshots

ShutterMeter4 screens
Light Meter EV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShutterMeter at none against Light Meter EV's 1. ShutterMeter also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Light Meter EV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShutterMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShutterMeter ships an update every 2 days, Light Meter EV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ShutterMeter versus Light Meter EV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutterMeterLight Meter EV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer正平 孙Paprika Tech LLC

In-app purchases

None

ShutterMeter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Light Meter EV

One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is ShutterMeter free?
ShutterMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Meter EV free?
Light Meter EV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShutterMeter or Light Meter EV have ads?
Neither ShutterMeter nor Light Meter EV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShutterMeter or Light Meter EV?
ShutterMeter ships an update every 2 days, and Light Meter EV every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShutterMeter was updated on October 4, 2026 and Light Meter EV on October 7, 2026.

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