Comparison

Light Meter vs ExposureFit

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

Head to head
About

Light Meter

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
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Light Meter – Professional Exposure & Lux Meter Turn your iPhone into a powerful light meter for photography, filmmaking, video, studio lighting, and everyday light measurement. Measure light levels in lux, foot-candles, and EV, then instantly calculate the ideal camera exposure using ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. Use precise spot metering, average metering, exposure compensation, histogram, waveform, false color, and zebra tools to better understand every lighting situation. Professional Light Metering Live lux and foot-candle measurement EV and EV100 calculations Spot, average, center-weighted, and multi-zone metering Exposure lock and compensation Custom calibration profiles Measurement stability and confidence indicators Photography & Video Tools ISO, aperture, and shutter calculator Exposure triangle Histogram Waveform monitor False color Zebra exposure display Zone System Lighting ratio calculator Color temperature estimation ND & Long Exposure ND filter calculator Long exposure calculator Shutter speed conversion Optical density calculations Reciprocity calculator for film photography Lighting Analysis Measure key, fill, rim, and background lighting Calculate lighting ratios Create lighting measurement maps Analyze lighting uniformity Save measurements with notes and photos Professional Workflow Measurement history Project-based measurement sessions Photo and EXIF analysis Custom reference profiles CSV, JSON, PDF, and image export iCloud synchronization Apple Watch companion Home Screen widgets Apple Shortcuts support Designed with a clean, modern iOS interface, Light Meter gives photographers, cinematographers, filmmakers, lighting technicians, students, and creators a powerful set of tools for understanding light and making better exposure decisions. Note: Camera-based lux measurements are estimates and can vary by device, scene, and calibration. For professional or compliance-critical measurements, use a calibrated external light sensor. The App offers two subscription options: -$3.99 Monthly -$34.99 Yearly Prices may vary by location. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.vanlangapps.com Terms of Use: https://tos.vanlangapps.com Should you choose to upgrade to a Pro subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You may cancel automatic renewal and manage your subscription by selecting Manage App Subscriptions in your iTunes Account settings and selecting the subscription you want to modify. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a Pro subscription, where applicable.

About

ExposureFit

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ExposureFit is a focused reflected-light exposure meter for film photographers and manual-camera users. Point your iPhone or iPad at the scene, tap the area you want to meter, choose your film ISO and aperture, then compare equivalent shutter combinations. Lock the reading and share a compact measurement card. The app derives an EV100 estimate from on-device camera exposure metadata. It does not save camera frames, request location, create an account or upload readings. Your first measurement card is free. A single lifetime purchase unlocks unlimited cards. No ads and no subscription. ExposureFit is an exposure estimator. Verify critical work with a calibrated meter.

Screenshots

Light Meter4 screens
ExposureFit3 screens

Verdict

The call

Light Meter and ExposureFit are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ExposureFit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Light Meter versus ExposureFit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight MeterExposureFit
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 71 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTu Anh DoArthur Borges

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Light Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Light Meter Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Light Meter Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lighte Meter Pro Lifetime$79.99
1 purchases

ExposureFit

One-time1
  • ExposureFit Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Light Meter free?
Light Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExposureFit free?
ExposureFit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Light Meter or ExposureFit have ads?
Neither Light Meter nor ExposureFit shows ads.

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