# Lghtmtr vs Lightpath

The clearest difference is rating: Lightpath at 5.0 against Lghtmtr's 4.6. Lightpath also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Lghtmtr's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (159 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lghtmtr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lightpath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightpath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lghtmtr has 159 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Lghtmtr's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lightpath's.

Lghtmtr ships an update every 3 months, Lightpath every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lghtmtr | Lightpath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lghtmtr/id956251190/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightpath-sun-and-sky-planner/id6811388615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **159** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Jacque](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164318048) | [Kenny Chantasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811388617) |

## 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 |


### Lightpath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightpath-sun-and-sky-planner/id6811388615)

Plan your photography sessions with detailed light and sky forecasts. Visualize sun, moon, and Milky Way positions in AR, and get recommended camera settings. Save plans, track shots, and even plan for eclipses.

**Highlights:** Shot Score for light quality, 24-hour light timeline, AR sky view and capture, Automated camera settings, Eclipse planning, Trip planner, Forecast agreement comparison

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lghtmtr free?

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

### Is Lightpath free?

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

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

Lightpath is rated higher. Lghtmtr averages 4.6 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Lightpath averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lghtmtr or Lightpath have ads?

Neither Lghtmtr nor Lightpath shows ads.

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

Lghtmtr ships an update every 3 months, and Lightpath every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lghtmtr was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lightpath on October 29, 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.*