Best Foot Candle 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

Luminosys - Light Meter by Melissa Zwick

A simple, powerful light meter

Strong Contender

4.3(10 ratings)

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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.

LUX Meter - Light Meter by Yannick Binay

Illuminance for photo & plants

Worth Considering

Measure Luminosity in Lux & FC

4.2(10 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 Foot Candle Light Meter apps to explore

Lux Light Meter Pro

Real-time lux and foot candle measurementsReal-time color temperature measurementsReal-time histogram plotting

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.

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Light Meter - lux and foot candle measurement tool

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

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Lux Light Meter for Mobile

Lux-Meter & Exposure Measure

Real-time color temperature measurementLux and foot candle measurementsDaily light integral (DLI) calculation

This app provides accurate and easy-to-use light measurements in lux and foot candles. It's ideal for photographers, plant owners, and anyone needing to assess ambient light levels in various spaces. Features include real-time color temperature measurement and calculation of the daily light integral.

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Photone - Grow Light Meter

Measure plant light: PAR, PPFD

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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Light Meter: Lux & Plants

Measure Ambient Brightness

Instant lux and foot-candle readingsContextual interpretations for plants, desks, and photographySide-by-side spot comparisons

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.

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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, EV & plant light meter

Candela: Light Meter

Live illuminance (lux/foot-candles)Exposure Value (EV) and exposure triangle solverColor temperature readout

This utility app transforms your iPhone camera into a versatile light meter. It provides real-time readings for illuminance, exposure value, and color temperature, catering to photography, plant care, and room lighting needs. The app prioritizes user privacy with on-device processing and no data collection.

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LuxMeter - Light & EV Meter

Light Meter & Lux Measurement

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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Light Meter.

by Muhammed Efdal incesu

Light Meter - measure luminosity in lux, fc, lumen

by Vlad Polyanskiy

$1.99

Measure ambient light levels accurately using your smartphone. This app provides precise readings in lux and foot candles, offering a convenient and cost-effective alternative to professional illuminometers for personal use.

Accurate light measurementsMeasures in lux and foot candleIntuitive and attractive design

Lux Meter: Light Measurement

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Foot-Candle, EV & Brightness

Light Meter - Lux & EV Gauge

Illuminance & Color Temp Tool

$1.99

📷 Photo & Video

lumen meter illumination meter

light meter lux meter

Live lux and foot-candle readingsSession min/max trackingHold to freeze readings

Transform your device into a precise light meter to measure illuminance in lux and foot-candles. Ideal for photographers, plant enthusiasts, and home office users, it offers live readings, calibration options, and advanced insights for understanding your environment's lighting.

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Light Meter, Lux, EV & Kelvin

Lux, EV & exposure meter

Measure light for your plants

Measure sunlight with cameraOptimize plant placementSupports houseplants

This app uses your device's camera to measure sunlight intensity. It helps you determine the best locations in your home for your houseplants to receive optimal light for growth.

🌟 Lifestyle

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LuxMeasure: Light Meter

by Blayzelab, MB

Real-time lux measurementFoot-candle conversionFront and back camera support

Instantly measure light intensity using your iPhone camera. Get accurate, real-time illuminance readings with no ads, tracking, or account required. Features include session statistics, live charts, and offline functionality.

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