Best Grow Light Meter Apps

4.6😐(4.9K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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.

What We Love

🚀 Accurate readings
💡 Helpful for growing plants
👍 Easy to use
🚀 Saves money compared to expensive meters
👍 Useful for adjusting lighting

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent readings
💰 Expensive in-app purchases
🔒 Requires additional equipment (diffuser) to work properly
🐛 Readings not accurate without calibration
🔒 Limited functionality in free version

PPFD METER - Grow Light Meter by Candas Pamukcu

LUX, PAR, PPFD, DLI & PAR Maps

Strong Contender

4.6(118 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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This app measures light intensity for plants, converting LUX to PPFD and DLI. It offers advanced light mapping, uniformity analysis, and efficiency insights to optimize plant growth. Customize profiles for different environments and growth stages.

VIVOSUN by VIVOSUN INC

All for grow

Worth Considering

Plant Light Meter: Lux & PPFD

4.7😊(8.2K ratings)

Free

Automate and simplify plant care with this app. Monitor environmental conditions, manually control grow equipment, and track plant progress. It helps optimize growth and manage schedules for a better growing experience.

What We Love

🚀 Seamless connectivity
👍 Intuitive app interface
🔍 Comprehensive environment monitoring
💡 Helpful journal/logging feature
🛒 Convenient in-app purchasing

Room to Improve

🐛 Connectivity issues and disconnects
🔧 Confusing configuration and automation settings
🕰️ Inconsistent sync between app and hardware
🔍 Lack of advanced customization options
🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices

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Measure Light for Houseplants

Measures light in Lux and Foot CandlePlant recommendations based on light levelsManual and continuous measurement modes

This app helps indoor plant owners determine if their plants are receiving adequate light. It uses your device's camera to measure light intensity in Lux and Foot Candle units, offering plant recommendations based on your readings. Track light changes over time and optimize plant placement for healthier growth.

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Measure illuminance (lux/foot-candle)Measure color temperature (Kelvin)Industry-leading accuracy

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Lux and foot-candle readingsLighting target presetsLive brightness scale

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.

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Real-time color temperature readingsLux and Foot Candle measurementsAverage and Max light values

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Real-time lux, foot-candle, and EV readingsVisual brightness indicatorCheck lighting standards for spaces

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

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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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Bask Light Meter

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.

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Measure Luminosity in Lux & FC

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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📷 Photo & Video

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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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