Best Light Meter Free Photo Apps

Real-time shooting value selectionAdjustable shutter speed, aperture, ISOPreliminary picture settings preview

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.

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Pro color and flash meter

Lumu Light 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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Lux Light Meter Pro for Photo

Luminosity & Exposure Value EV

Real-time color temperature measurementLux and foot candles light measurementsAverage and max light values

This app provides precise light measurements in lux and foot candles, along with real-time color temperature readings. It offers shooting value recommendations and allows manual adjustment of camera settings for photographers, plant enthusiasts, and workspace optimization.

Simple & accurate measurement!

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

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.

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Light Meter Pro

Measure Light: ISO, LUX

Precision light measurementsReal-time data monitoringCustomizable lighting alerts

This app helps photographers and videographers measure light accurately for perfect exposure. It offers real-time data, customizable alerts, and a user-friendly interface to enhance creative projects.

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LUX Meter - Photo Light Meter

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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Illuminance, EV & foot-candle

Lux Meter – Light Meter

Lux Tint & Light Meter - PPFD

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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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Easy Light Meter

Measure light exposure

Live exposure previewReal-time ISO, shutter speed, apertureNative camera access

This tool helps photographers and videographers measure light exposure using their device's camera. It provides real-time ISO, shutter speed, and aperture data for accurate manual camera settings. The interface is clean and optimized for quick readings.

Light Meter: Lux & Brightness

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free

LightCue - Film Light Meter

Meter, expose, shoot on film

Matrix, center, and spot meteringExposure locking and compensationBuilt-in tutorials and hints

This app acts as a digital light meter for film photographers, offering various metering modes and helpful tutorials. It provides exposure readings for your physical camera and includes optional Pro features for advanced users.

Light Meter - Brightness Calc

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freemium

Light Meter - Film Photography

$2.99

This application acts as a portable light meter, allowing users to measure light intensity in lux and foot candles. It offers real-time readings, a log library for saving measurements, and the ability to calibrate with professional devices for enhanced accuracy. The app supports both front and rear cameras and saves scene images.

Real-time light intensity measurementLux and foot candle readingsSaveable log library

Light Meter - Film Exposure

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paid

Film Camera Exposure Tool

Aperture-priority meteringShutter-priority meteringEV value display

$3.99 | 100% OFF

This tool assists film photographers by providing accurate aperture-priority and shutter-priority metering. It displays EV values, supports popular film stocks for ISO settings, and allows for ND filter input. Users can also capture scene photos with recorded metering data for analysis.

Exposure for Film Photography

Aperture Priority MeteringShutter Priority MeteringExposure Priority Metering

This app provides precise light metering for film photography, eliminating the need for external hardware. It offers various metering modes and customizable profiles to ensure perfect exposures for manual cameras. Advanced features like reciprocity failure correction are available with a PRO plan.

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Meter for film photography

EV13 - Light meter app

Automatic light meterMultiple reading modes (Spot, center, average)Tactile aperture, shutter, ISO control

This app acts as a light meter for film photography, offering tactile analog controls for aperture, shutter, and ISO. It provides automatic exposure readings with various modes and allows photo capture with engraved light meter information.

Lux Light Meter & Photometer

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free

Lightmeter for Photo & Plant

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

Measure light intensity and color temperature for photography, plant care, and workspace optimization. Offers real-time readings, shooting recommendations, and manual control for precise lighting adjustments.

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Portable light meterReflected light measurementReciprocity calculations

Pocket Light Meter

by Nuwaste studios

$9.99

This app functions as a portable light meter, essential for film photographers using manual cameras. It accurately measures reflected light and provides reciprocity calculations for precise exposure control.

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