Best Light Meter Free Temperature 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

Lux Tint & Light Meter - PPFD by A.A Urad LTD

Pocket Lightmeter in Kelvin

Strong Contender

4.7(3 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

Lumu Light Meter by Lumu d.o.o.

Pro color and flash meter

Worth Considering

Photo Light & Exposure Meter

3.4😐(99 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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.

What We Love

✨ Accurate light metering
✨ Precise color meter readings
👍 Intuitive and clean UI
👍 Great for film photography
👍 Convenient pocket-sized tool
👍 Good for architectural work
👍 Useful for spot metering
👍 Replaces handheld meters
👍 Good low-light capabilities
👍 Functional and well-designed app
👍 Cost-effective solution

Room to Improve

😞 Terrible customer service
😞 Unresponsive support
😞 Expensive hardware
😞 Misleading advertising
😞 Inconsistent accuracy
😞 Color meter not accurate
😞 No setup instructions
😞 App unusable for film
😞 Forced upgrades
😞 Discontinued product issues
😞 Device not recognized after updates
😞 Connection issues
😞 Hardware falls off easily
😞 Paid features not unlocked
😞 High price for features
😞 Software issues with older devices

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Measure Shutter Speed, Lux, EV

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Real-time Kelvin displayLight type classificationWhite balance suggestions

Measure light color temperature in Kelvin using your iPhone camera. Get real-time readings, identify light types, and receive white balance suggestions for photography and videography. Save and compare past measurements.

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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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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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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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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.

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Live light meteringColor temperature & tint measurementExposure value (EV) readings

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Real-time light and color data streamingExposure and lighting ratio controlColor consistency across setups

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Kelvin, Tint & Camera Settings

Live Kelvin readout with real-time graphRecommended camera white balance settingsCTO/CTB gel filter recommendations

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional tool for measuring light color temperature. It provides real-time Kelvin readings, tint values, and precise white balance settings for your camera, aiding photographers and filmmakers in achieving accurate color. It also offers gel filter recommendations and a history of readings.