Best Light Measurement 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

Photone - Grow Light Meter by Lightray Innovation GmbH

Measure plant light: PAR, PPFD

Strong Contender

4.6😐(5K 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

Lux Light Meter Pro by Marina Polyanskaya

Measure Luminosity in Lux & FC

Worth Considering

Lux Meter: Light Measurement

3.9😞(5.2K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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.

What We Love

🚀 Simple and straightforward
👍 Useful for measuring light levels
🔍 Provides general lux measurements

Room to Improve

🐛 Inaccurate and inconsistent readings
🔍 Limited functionality compared to professional light meters
💰 Requires subscription for full features
🤖 Glitchy and non-responsive at times

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Foot-Candle, EV & Brightness

Light Meter - measure luminosity in lux, fc, lumen

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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 tool for measuring lumens, foot candles, lx and light temperature

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by Pavel Bukhonov

$1.99

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

Accurate light measurementsMeasures lumens, foot candles, and luxIntuitive and attractive design

Measure light intensity & cct

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Light Meter: Lux-525 Pro

Real-time illuminance measurementColor temperature measurementPPFD/PAR and DLI calculation

This app functions as a precise and user-friendly light meter using your phone's built-in sensors. It measures illuminance, color temperature, PPFD/PAR, DLI, and luminous flux in real-time. It also includes a calculator for various illumination parameters and allows sharing or saving of measurements.

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Measure light intensity Lux&Fc

Light Meter - LUX

Lux Light Meter for Mobile

📊 Productivity

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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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Measure light in LuxUtilizes iPhone cameraOptimize sleep quality

Light Meter.

by Muhammed Efdal incesu

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

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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

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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Light Meter - Lux Camera

Light Measurement

Easy lux measurementHigh precision readingsReal-time updates

Measure ambient light levels using your smartphone's camera. Get quick and precise lux readings for personal use, saving you the cost of professional equipment. Simply open the app and point your camera to see real-time measurements.

📷 Photo & Video

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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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Illuminance for photo & plants

LUX Meter - Light Meter

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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Light Meter: Lux & Brightness

Plant, desk & bedroom check

LUX Meter - Photo Light Meter

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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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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.

Luminometer: Lux Light Meter

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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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