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Best Exposure Meter Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our exposure meter list covers 248+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Exposure Meter Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Photo Light & Exposure MeterPhoto Light & Exposure MeterFree4.5★ (3.3K)NoYesOct 2026
2Lightme - LightmeterLightme - LightmeterFree4.8★ (925)NoYesOct 2026
3LghtmtrLghtmtrFree4.5★ (129)NoYesOct 2026
4Light Meter - Exposure MeterLight Meter - Exposure MeterFree—NoNoAug 2026
5Fotio: Film Exposure MeterFotio: Film Exposure MeterFree—NoYesJul 2026
6Light Meter UltraLight Meter UltraFree4.7★ (738)NoYesOct 2026
7Evios: Light Meter for FilmEvios: Light Meter for FilmFree—NoNoMay 2026
8Light Meter: Exposure LuxLight Meter: Exposure LuxFree—NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Exposure Meter

Photo Light & Exposure Meter#1

Photo Light & Exposure Meter by Pavel Bukhonov

Measure Shutter Speed, Lux, EV
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.5😐(3.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app acts as a portable light meter for photographers. It helps you understand correct photography settings and experiment with shutter speed, aperture, and ISO in real time. Save snapshots with parameters and geolocation, and measure color temperature.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔍 Accurate light metering
  • 💡 Useful for film photography
  • 🚀 Quick and responsive
  • 📏 Helpful for exposure control

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Unclear pricing and subscription details
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance and bugs
  • 📊 Limited features in free version
  • 💤 Frequent ads even after paid upgrade
Lightme - Lightmeter#2

Lightme - Lightmeter by Giuseppe Bertolini

A clean, powerful lightmeter
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(925 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This powerful light meter app offers a clean, intuitive interface optimized for one-handed use. It displays multiple aperture and shutter speed combinations simultaneously, aiding quick setting selection. Suitable for beginners and experienced photographers alike, it includes advanced features like spot metering, reciprocity failure compensation, and pinhole mode.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate metering
  • 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
  • 💡 Comprehensive features (spot metering, zone system, film stock selection, etc.)
  • 🚀 Consistently accurate exposures
  • 👍 Thoughtful design with user's needs in mind
  • 👍 Helpful reminders (e.g. checking ISO)
  • 💡 Offline functionality
  • 👍 No ads, optional support via coffee donations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 👎 Confusing or cluttered interface for some users
  • 👎 Tedious film selection process
  • 🐛 Inaccurate metering in certain lighting conditions
Lghtmtr#3

Lghtmtr by Alexander Jacque

The minimalist light meter
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.5(129 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

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FAQ about Exposure Meter

What are the best exposure meter apps for iPhone?
Photo Light & Exposure Meter tops our exposure meter apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 3.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top exposure meter apps we rank are free to download, including Photo Light & Exposure Meter and Lightme - Lightmeter.
Photo Light & Exposure Meter has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ exposure meter apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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