# Light Meter vs DSLR Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DSLR Camera at 82% against Light Meter's 30%. DSLR Camera also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 71 months). Light Meter's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DSLR Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DSLR Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DSLR Camera has 689 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Light Meter's written reviews are positive against 82% of DSLR Camera's.

Light Meter ships an update every 71 months, DSLR Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Meter | DSLR Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-lux-camera/id947202507/reviews) | **[4.6 (689 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera-manual-camera/id1670798243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **689** |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **82.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 71 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tu Anh Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/738947045) | [Xiamen Miuhua Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670798245) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-lux-camera/id947202507)

Measure ambient light levels using your smartphone's camera. Get quick and precise lux readings for personal use, saving you the cost of professional equipment. Simply open the app and point your camera to see real-time measurements.

**Highlights:** Easy lux measurement, High precision readings, Real-time updates, Unique and attractive design, Simple and convenient to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Meter Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Light Meter Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Lighte Meter Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### DSLR Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera-manual-camera/id1670798243)

Unlock advanced manual controls for photography and videography. Shoot in professional modes, adjust exposure, focus, white balance, and utilize advanced analysis tools. Capture high-resolution photos and cinematic videos with extensive format and resolution options.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure and focus control, Advanced image analysis tools, 8K Time-lapse photography, Multi-camera shooting modes, ProRes video recording, RAW photo formats, High frame rate video recording

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for photography and videography
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Provides professional-level features
- 👍 Good camera performance
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Location data not accurate
- 🐛 Camera orientation issues on iPad
- 🔋 Resets settings on app close

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add vertical video recording
- Allow mapping camera controls to buttons
- Improve film mode with realistic frames
- Add zoom and burst mode features
- Implement volume button as shutter


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Meter free?

Light Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DSLR Camera free?

DSLR Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light Meter or DSLR Camera?

DSLR Camera is rated higher. Light Meter averages 2.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while DSLR Camera averages 4.6 from 689 ratings.

### Do Light Meter or DSLR Camera have ads?

Neither Light Meter nor DSLR Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light Meter or DSLR Camera?

Light Meter ships an update every 71 months, and DSLR Camera weekly. Most recently, Light Meter was updated on October 26, 2026 and DSLR Camera on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*