Best Ambient Light Meter Apps

4.5😐(2.6K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Transform your smartphone into a professional light meter. Measure illuminance and color temperature with scientifically validated accuracy, trusted by professionals. Requires a simple diffuser for precise readings.

What We Love

👍 Great app
👍 Accurate measurements
👍 Easy to use
👍 Helpful customer service
👍 Useful for science/research

Room to Improve

🐛 Requires diffuser for accurate readings
💰 Expensive for a light meter app
🔋 Battery/trial period issues
🔍 Inconsistent/inaccurate readings
🙄 Misleading/deceptive marketing

Light Meter: Lux & Plants by NEXTLINE YAZILIM LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ

Measure Ambient Brightness

Strong Contender

5.0(5 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app transforms your phone into an ambient light meter, providing instant lux readings with clear, easy-to-understand interpretations for plants, desks, and rooms. It allows for side-by-side comparisons of different light spots and saves results for later review.

LUX Meter - Light Meter by Yannick Binay

Illuminance for photo & plants

Worth Considering

Photone - Grow Light Meter

5.0(3 ratings)

Free

This app measures ambient light levels in lux or foot-candles using your iPhone camera. It provides instant feedback on whether a space is too dim, comfortable, or bright enough for various tasks and offers calibration options.

More Ambient Light Meter apps to explore

Perfectly light your plants!

Measure PAR, PPFD, DLI, lux, foot-candles, and kelvinResearch-grade accuracy using device cameraPre-calibrated for specific devices

This app acts as a professional-grade light meter for plants, measuring PAR, PPFD, DLI, and more using your device's camera. It helps optimize plant lighting by providing accurate readings and in-app guides, with optional advanced features available through purchase.

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Luminometer: Lux Light Meter

Measure Luminosity in LM & FC

Measures lux and foot-candle unitsInternal Exposure Compensation for accuracyCamera view for measured area

Transform your device into a professional light meter to measure luminosity in lux and foot-candles. Achieve optimal illumination for any space, from greenhouses to workspaces, ensuring comfort and preventing glare. Calibrated with reference equipment for precise and reliable readings.

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A simple, powerful light meter

Luminosys - Light Meter

Measures light in LuxMeasures light in Foot Candles (FC)Uses phone camera for accuracy

Accurately measure ambient light levels in Lux or Foot Candles using your phone's camera. This tool is ideal for photography, comparing light sources, or indoor gardening. It's designed for ease of use and provides precise readings.

by Muhammed Efdal incesu

Pro color and flash meter

Standalone reflective light meterFlash and color temperature meteringPhoto and cine/video modes

This app functions as a standalone reflective light meter or pairs with hardware for professional flash and color temperature measurements. It offers various modes for photography and videography, storing measurements with notes and location.

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LuxMeter - Light & EV Meter

Light Meter & Lux Measurement

Camera Light Meter · EV

In. Licht pro-Lighting Meter

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light meter lux meter

lumen meter illumination meter

Lux Light Meter · Photometer

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Lux · EV · Modes · History

Precise ambient light measurement (lux)Multiple measurement modes (Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Photo)Measurement history with trend charts

This tool transforms your iPhone into a precise light meter, offering multiple modes for various environments and photography needs. It records measurement history, allows for notes and comparisons, and supports CSV export for detailed analysis.

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LUX - Illuminance Meter

Light meter, anywhere

Instant lux measurementColor temperature (CCT) readingFoot-candle unit toggle

Measure ambient light levels in lux or foot-candles instantly. Useful for photography, plant care, or verifying brightness for various tasks. Offers advanced features like color temperature and measurement history for premium users.

📊 Productivity

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Lux Light Meter Photography

Film Exposure EV FC ND Ambient

Interactive exposure calculatorShutter angle for videoProfessional accuracy calibration

This app provides professional-grade light metering for photography and videography, offering precise exposure calculations and support for various camera settings and filters. It excels in low-light conditions and offers versatile applications beyond creative media.

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Lux Tint & Light Meter - PPFD

Pocket Lightmeter in Kelvin

Real-time color temperature analysisMeasure in lux & foot-candlesDaily Light Integral (DLI) calculation

This app provides precise, real-time light measurements for photography, filmmaking, and design. It offers color temperature analysis, lux and foot-candle readings, and DLI calculations. Optimize your lighting setup with smart shooting recommendations and full manual control.

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Libre Light Sensor

Measure Light in Lux

Measure light in LuxUtilizes iPhone cameraOptimize sleep quality

Measure ambient light levels in Lux using your iPhone's camera. Optimize sleep quality by understanding light exposure throughout the day and night.

Wireless light and color meter

Bluetooth connectivity to IM100 meterDisplays exposure and color temperatureSupports still and video camera settings

This app connects to a wireless light and color meter via Bluetooth, displaying exposure, color temperature, and other light data on your smartphone. It helps photographers and videographers set accurate exposure and white balance for various camera types and lighting conditions.

Light Meter - lux and foot candle measurement tool

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free

by Marina Polyanskaya

$1.99

Measure light intensity accurately with your smartphone. This tool provides real-time readings in lux and foot candles, calibrated with professional equipment. Ideal for indoor and outdoor use, it offers average and maximum value tracking.

Real-time light measurementOne-time measurement optionAverage and Max values

LUX Meter - Photo Light Meter

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free

Measure light for photoshoot

Real-time color temperature measurementLight measurement in LUXReal-time heat measurement (Kelvin)

This utility app precisely measures light intensity in LUX and color temperature in Kelvin. It provides real-time exposure readings for photoshoots and filming, helping users adjust lighting for optimal results.

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