# Lghtmtr vs Lightme

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lightme at every 2 weeks against Lghtmtr's every 3 months. Lightme also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and device support (4 vs 1). Lghtmtr's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lghtmtr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lightme sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightme holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 155 and 103 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Lghtmtr's written reviews are positive against 75% of Lightme's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lghtmtr ships an update every 3 months, Lightme every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lghtmtr | Lightme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lghtmtr/id956251190/reviews) | **[4.8 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-logbook/id1544518308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **155** | 103 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Jacque](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164318048) | [Giuseppe Bertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509033789) |

## What reviewers say

### Lghtmtr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lghtmtr/id956251190)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### Lightme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-logbook/id1544518308)

This app helps analog photographers meticulously track their film rolls, shots, and development processes. It allows for detailed logging of gear and consumables, with features for data visualization and export. Users can also manage film holders and add post-development notes with photos of final results.

**Highlights:** Log film rolls, shots, and development, Track gear and consumables, Data visualization with graphs/histograms, Data export in JSON/CSV formats, Manage large format film holders, Post-development notes with photos

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Cappuccino | $2.99 | per month |
| Focaccia Barese | $12.99 | per year |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | $29.99 | per year |
| Homemade Pizza party | $49.99 | per year |
| A smile :) | Free | one-time |
| Box of Prosecco | $59.99 | one-time |
| Fuel for my '90s camper | $119.99 | one-time |
| Terme for two | $239.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lghtmtr free?

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

### Is Lightme free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lghtmtr or Lightme?

Lightme is rated higher. Lghtmtr averages 4.6 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Lightme averages 4.8 from 103 ratings.

### Do Lghtmtr or Lightme have ads?

Neither Lghtmtr nor Lightme shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lghtmtr or Lightme?

Lghtmtr ships an update every 3 months, and Lightme every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lghtmtr was updated on October 26, 2026 and Lightme on October 24, 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.*