Comparison

Flux vs Lux Light Meter Pro

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

Head to head
About

Flux

Control your smart home devices, monitor power consumption, and manage lighting, security, and entertainment systems. This app offers remote configuration and is optimized for Z-Wave technology.

Highlights
  • Smart home device control
  • Power consumption monitoring
  • Lighting and security management
  • Remote configuration
  • Z-Wave technology optimization
  • Preset scene activation
Features
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Flux makes your home even smarter and greener. Designed to control your smart home thru home automation devices, you can monitor power consumption and control lighting, doors, biometric readers, air conditioning, blinds, alarms, safety valves, smoke and gas sensors, security cameras, preset scenes, home theater, apple tv among many other possibilities. * Modern interface and easy to use. * Configure and store the installation settings remotely, more convenience and flexibility for installation specialist. * Approved in home automation and security equipment * 100% compatible with the Flex platform (http://www.flexautomation.com.br) and smart home specialized services. * Licenses of use, device installation and configuration by certified professionals. * Optimized for Z-Wave® technology Already have automation at home or office? - Please contact your dealer or nearest installer to acquire Flux. Do you wish to have a really smart home? - Learn more at http://www.flexautomation.com.br Are you a distributor, dealer or system integrator? - Contact us to acquire Flex system and learn about Flux Manager app and its unique Z-Wave network administrative tools.

About

Lux Light Meter Pro

Measure light intensity in lux and foot candles with this 2-in-1 meter. Optimize photography settings, adjust indoor lighting, or prevent eye strain with professional-quality readings directly from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Real-time lux and foot candle measurements
  • Real-time color temperature measurements
  • Real-time histogram plotting
  • Customizable settings for shutter speed, ISO, aperture
  • Front and back camera support
  • Intuitive and customizable controls
Features
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Light Meter is a 2-in-1 light intensity (lux) and exposure meter with customizable settings. Whether you want to capture the perfect photo or optimize lighting in any space, Light Meter provides professional-quality readings right on your phone. Forget about expensive professional equipment that you have to carry around. With Light Meter, you can get light intensity data with just one click to choose the best settings for manual or film photography, adjust home, work, or greenhouse lighting, and prevent eye strain from poor lighting. Features: - intuitive and customizable controls - for front and back cam - collects light intensity data in real time - instant lux and foot candle measurements - real-time color temperature measurements - real-time histogram plotting - customizable settings for shutter speed, ISO, aperture - preview and adjust diaphragm settings before shooting Have any questions or suggestions? Write to us: sparkappsfeedback@gmail.com Terms of Use - https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/82717056 Privacy Policy - https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/82717056

Screenshots

Flux4 screens
Lux Light Meter Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lux Light Meter Pro at 3.9 against Flux's 1.0. Lux Light Meter Pro also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 2) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). Flux's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Lux Light Meter Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Flux asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lux Light Meter Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lux Light Meter Pro has 5.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Flux's written reviews are positive against 21% of Lux Light Meter Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flux ships an update every 5 weeks, Lux Light Meter Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Flux versus Lux Light Meter Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluxLux Light Meter Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)3.9 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews21.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZ - Wave Tecnologia e Representacao de Aparelhos Eletronicos LTDA.Marina Polyanskaya

Customer experience

Flux

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Lux Light Meter Pro

All ratings5,115 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative20.9%
Written reviews626 reviews
Positive21.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative76.7%

Bugs and requests

Flux

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Lux Light Meter Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Readings stuck at 0 lux regardless of light conditions
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Inability to switch between front and rear cameras

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to save and review past measurements
  • More detailed instructions and guidance on proper usage
  • Improved accuracy and calibration options

In-app purchases

None

Flux

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Lux Light Meter Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Access2 variants$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Mode$9.99

Questions

Is Flux free?
Flux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lux Light Meter Pro free?
Lux Light Meter Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flux or Lux Light Meter Pro?
Lux Light Meter Pro is rated higher. Flux averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lux Light Meter Pro averages 3.9 from 5.2K ratings.
Do Flux or Lux Light Meter Pro have ads?
Lux Light Meter Pro shows ads; Flux does not.
Which is updated more often, Flux or Lux Light Meter Pro?
Flux ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lux Light Meter Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Flux was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lux Light Meter Pro on November 3, 2026.

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