Comparison

Lghtmtr vs Capture One

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

Head to head
About

Lghtmtr

This app provides a minimalist light meter to help users determine ideal exposure settings for photography. It visually demonstrates the relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, making it intuitive for learning photographers.

Highlights
  • Minimalist light meter
  • Intuitive exposure settings
  • Visual feedback
  • Adjustable ISO, aperture, shutter speed
  • Camera profile customization
  • Scene reference with readings
Features
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Lghtmtr is a beautifully simple light meter that helps you find — and understand — the ideal exposure settings for a scene. Built for film photographers and anyone learning the craft, it makes the relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter speed feel intuitive and the visual feedback helps reinforce the connection between them. Take a reading, get your settings, and start exploring. Adjust one value and the others respond instantly. Lock settings to experiment and see how each change affects your exposure. You can easily add camera profiles to the app to limit the possible values to what's most relevant to your camera and lens combination. With a visual reference of the scene behind every reading, Lghtmtr helps you shoot with clarity and confidence.

About

Capture One

Edit and organize RAW photos on your mobile device, tethering directly to your camera. Collaborate with clients in real-time, apply edits instantly, and maintain incredible color quality. Seamlessly transfer your work to desktop for final touches.

Highlights
  • Retouch Faces
  • Sessions Support
  • External Storage backup
  • Tether camera to mobile
  • Real-time image review
  • Instant sharing and collaboration
  • Apply edits as you shoot
  • RAW conversion and color editing
Features
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GREAT IMPROVEMENTS TO MOBILE * With Retouch Faces, you can complete your post-work on the fly and deliver your images on location. * Sessions Support enables you to stay organized with nested folders and track your selections. * Work and backup as you please with External Storage, so you’re not limited by your mobile storage. SHOOT INTO MOBILE & SHOWCASE YOUR STYLE Forget the heavy laptop. Tether your camera directly to your iPhone or iPad, wired or wirelessly. Shoot, review, and showcase your images in real time. Impress clients and make sure you get the perfect shot on the spot. SHARE, RATE, COLLABORATE Share shots instantly with teams and clients, get comments, star ratings, and color tags, and keep all feedback in one place, no matter where everyone is. APPLY EDITS AS YOU SHOOT Turn RAWs into near-final images instantly. Make quick edits and auto-apply the same look as you shoot for faster, clearer client feedback during the session. INCREDIBLE COLOR QUALITY Get our renowned RAW conversion and hand-calibrated colors right on your mobile screen, for true-to-life tones and perfect skin every time. STYLE & EDIT ON THE FLY AirDrop your favorite presets and Styles, or create your own. Apply them in a tap, auto-create complex masks, correct perspective, straighten shots, and edit freely on the go. DELIVER ANYWHERE Export to an external SSD, or send your work to Capture One Pro with all edits and ratings intact, so you can start on mobile and finish on desktop seamlessly. WORK WITH ANY CAMERA Supports 550+ cameras from Canon, Sony, Nikon, FUJIFILM, Leica, and more. Control your camera, fire the shutter, and adjust settings right from your device. PRICING & PLANS Start with a 7-day free trial of Capture One Mobile. Continue with a mobile subscription, or go All in One to get: * Capture One Pro (desktop) * Capture One Mobile * Capture One Live Unlimited * Priority support Upgrade to All in One and get the complete photo workflow, from capture to delivery.

Screenshots

Lghtmtr4 screens
Capture One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lghtmtr at 80% against Capture One's 18%. Lghtmtr also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Capture One's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Lghtmtr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lghtmtr holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 129 and 329 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Lghtmtr's written reviews are positive against 18% of Capture One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lghtmtr ships an update every 4 months, Capture One fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lghtmtr versus Capture One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLghtmtrCapture One
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (129 ratings) — better3.5 (329 ratings)
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews — better18.0% of reviews
Number of ratings129329 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander JacqueCapture One A/S

Customer experience

Lghtmtr

All ratings129 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.5%

Capture One

All ratings329 ratings
Positive59.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative35.9%
Written reviews456 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral14.5%
Negative67.5%

Bugs and requests

Lghtmtr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Capture One

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in due to keyboard not appearing
  • Inconsistent behavior when importing and exporting photos
  • Crashes when attempting to use certain editing features
  • Issues with wireless tethering and connection stability

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add layers, masks, curves, and other advanced editing tools
  • Enable direct import from camera/SD card, not just cloud sync
  • Allow opening and editing desktop Capture One sessions/catalogs
  • Improve tethering functionality with live view and camera control
  • Provide option to purchase app outright instead of subscription

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lghtmtr

One-time1
  • Coffee tip$4.99
4 purchases

Capture One

Subscriptions4
  • Capture One mobile7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • All in One7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Capture One mobile7 Days trial$109.001 Year
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  • All in One7 Days trial$294.991 Year

Questions

Is Lghtmtr free?
Lghtmtr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Capture One free?
Capture One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lghtmtr or Capture One?
Lghtmtr is rated higher. Lghtmtr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Capture One averages 3.5 from 329 ratings.
Do Lghtmtr or Capture One have ads?
Neither Lghtmtr nor Capture One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lghtmtr or Capture One?
Lghtmtr ships an update every 4 months, and Capture One fortnightly. Most recently, Lghtmtr was updated on October 14, 2026 and Capture One on October 17, 2026.

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