Best Light Meter Free Plant 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

Bask Light Meter by Protean Studio

Measure light for your plants

Strong Contender

🌟 Lifestyle

3.8(9 ratings)

Free

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.

Light Meter: Lux & Plants by NEXTLINE YAZILIM LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ

Measure Ambient Brightness

Worth Considering

Plant Light Meter: Lux & PPFD

5.0(6 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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.

More Light Meter Free Plant apps to explore

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 light for your plants

Light Meter For Plants

Real-time lux measurementsLight level categorizationPlant database with care tips

Transform your phone into a precise light meter to assess the illumination in any area. Discover which plants will flourish in specific spots based on real-time lux readings and a comprehensive plant database.

🌟 Lifestyle

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PPFD METER - Grow Light Meter

LUX, PAR, PPFD, DLI & PAR Maps

LUX, PPFD, DLI, and PAR measurementsLight mapping and distribution analysisUniformity and PPF evaluation

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.

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Simple & accurate measurement!

Light Meter LM-3000

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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Measure natural and artificial lightInterpret light levels for plant healthCompatible with rear camera

Plant Light Meter

For houseplants

$2.99

This app helps indoor plant owners assess the light conditions their plants are receiving. By using your phone's camera, you can measure light levels and understand if they are optimal for your specific plant's needs, preventing common issues like lack of light.

Illuminance for photo & plants

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free

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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free

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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Lux Tint & Light Meter - PPFD

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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Light Meter: Lux & Brightness

Plant, desk & bedroom check

LuxMeter - Light & EV Meter

Light Meter & Lux Measurement

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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Plants, rooms & photo exposure

LuxMeasure: Light Meter

Light Meter・Lux Meter

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

This utility app transforms your smartphone into a professional light measurement tool, offering precise real-time readings in lux, foot-candle, and EV. It helps users meet lighting standards for various environments and optimize conditions for plant growth, with features for tracking changes over time.

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Lux Light Meter & Photometer

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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