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Best Light Meter Photography Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our light meter photography list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Light Meter Photography Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Photo Light & Exposure MeterPhoto Light & Exposure MeterFree4.5★ (3.2K)NoYesSep 2026
2Lightme - LightmeterLightme - LightmeterFree4.9★ (865)NoYesSep 2026
3EV13 - Light meter appEV13 - Light meter appFree—NoNoAug 2026
4myLightMeter PROmyLightMeter PRO$4.994.8★ (1.1K)NoNoAug 2026
5LghtmtrLghtmtrFree4.5★ (128)NoYesAug 2026
6Light Meter LM-3000Light Meter LM-3000Free4.5★ (2.5K)NoYesSep 2026
7Light Meter UltraLight Meter UltraFree4.7★ (733)NoYesAug 2026
8Filmeter: Film Light MeterFilmeter: Film Light MeterFree—NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Light Meter Photography

Photo Light & Exposure Meter#1

Photo Light & Exposure Meter by Pavel Bukhonov

Measure Shutter Speed, Lux, EV
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.5😐(3.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Photo Light & Exposure Meter screenshot 3

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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔍 Accurate light metering
  • 💡 Useful for film photography
  • 🚀 Quick and responsive

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Unclear pricing and subscription details
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance and bugs
Lightme - Lightmeter#2

Lightme - Lightmeter by Giuseppe Bertolini

A clean, powerful lightmeter
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.9😊(865 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Lightme - Lightmeter screenshot 4
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This powerful light meter app offers a clean, intuitive interface optimized for one-handed use. It displays multiple aperture and shutter speed combinations simultaneously, aiding quick setting selection. Suitable for beginners and experienced photographers alike, it includes advanced features like spot metering, reciprocity failure compensation, and pinhole mode.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate metering
  • 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
  • 💡 Comprehensive features (spot metering, zone system, film stock selection, etc.)
  • 🚀 Consistently accurate exposures

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 👎 Confusing or cluttered interface for some users
  • 👎 Tedious film selection process
EV13 - Light meter app#3

EV13 - Light meter app by Minsang choi

Meter for film photography
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
0.0(0 ratings)
Free
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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.

More Light Meter Photography apps to explore

4
myLightMeter PRO
myLightMeter PRO
myLightMeter PRO
A reliable light meter
$4.99

This app provides precise exposure metering for photographers, supporting both digital and analog workflows. It offers a comprehensive set of manual controls and advanced tools like a hyperfocal distance calculator.

Extended low-light sensitivityIncident and reflected meteringManual exposure control
📷 Photo & Video
(1.1K)
paid
5
Lghtmtr
Lghtmtr
Lghtmtr
The minimalist light meter
Free

This app provides a minimalist light meter to help users determine ideal exposure settings for photography. It visually demonstrates the relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, making it intuitive for learning photographers.

Minimalist light meterIntuitive exposure settingsVisual feedback
📷 Photo & Video
(128)
free
6
Light Meter LM-3000
Light Meter LM-3000
Light Meter LM-3000
Simple & accurate measurement!
Free

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.

Measure illuminance (lux/foot-candle)Measure color temperature (Kelvin)Industry-leading accuracy
🔧 Utilities
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Light Meter Ultra
Light Meter Ultra
Light Meter Ultra
Exposure for Film Photography
Free

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.

Aperture Priority MeteringShutter Priority MeteringExposure Priority Metering
📷 Photo & Video
(733)
free with in-app purchases
8
Filmeter: Film Light Meter
Filmeter: Film Light Meter
Filmeter: Film Light Meter
Exposure Aperture Photography
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
9
Easy Light Meter
Easy Light Meter
Easy Light Meter
Measure light exposure
Free

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.

Live exposure previewReal-time ISO, shutter speed, apertureNative camera access
📷 Photo & Video
(1)
free
10
Light Meter: Film Photography
Light Meter: Film Photography
Light Meter: Film Photography
Exposure, incident & spot EV
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
11
Lux Light Meter Pro
Lux Light Meter Pro
Lux Light Meter Pro
Measure Luminosity in Lux & FC
Free

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.

Real-time lux and foot candle measurementsReal-time color temperature measurementsReal-time histogram plotting
🔧 Utilities
(5.1K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Pocket Light Meter
Pocket Light Meter
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.

Portable light meterReflected light measurementReciprocity calculations
📷 Photo & Video
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Light Meter Pro
Light Meter Pro
Light Meter Pro
Measure Light: ISO, LUX
Free

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.

Precision light measurementsReal-time data monitoringCustomizable lighting alerts
📷 Photo & Video
(2)
free with in-app purchases
14
Lux Light Meter Photography
Lux Light Meter Photography
Lux Light Meter Photography
Film Exposure EV FC ND Ambient
Free

This app provides professional-grade light metering for photography and videography, offering precise exposure calculations and support for various camera settings and filters. It excels in low-light conditions and offers versatile applications beyond creative media.

Interactive exposure calculatorShutter angle for videoProfessional accuracy calibration
📷 Photo & Video
(32)
free with in-app purchases
15
Lux Light Meter · Photometer
Lux Light Meter · Photometer
Lux Light Meter · Photometer
Lux · EV · Modes · History
Free

This tool transforms your iPhone into a precise light meter, offering multiple modes for various environments and photography needs. It records measurement history, allows for notes and comparisons, and supports CSV export for detailed analysis.

Precise ambient light measurement (lux)Multiple measurement modes (Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Photo)Measurement history with trend charts
🔧 Utilities
(4)
ad-supported
16
White Balance Kelvin Meter: WB
White Balance Kelvin Meter: WB
White Balance Kelvin Meter: WB
Color Temperature Meter
Free

This app helps professional photographers measure color temperature and tint in real-time to make informed white balance decisions. It aids in identifying mixed lighting and color casts, ensuring consistent color accuracy from capture to edit.

Real-time Kelvin and Tint readingsIdentify mixed lighting and color castZoom for precise sampling
📷 Photo & Video
(3)
freemium
17
LIT Light Meter
LIT Light Meter
LIT Light Meter
Remote control and data saving
Free

This companion app allows users to remotely control and save data from the LIT DUO 1 light meter. It enables firmware updates via Bluetooth, enhancing the functionality of the connected device.

Remote control for LIT DUO 1Firmware updates via BluetoothData saving capabilities
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free
18
Good Light Meter
Good Light Meter
Good Light Meter
Simple tool for light metering
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
19
RHD Light
RHD Light
RHD Light
by 桂标 曾
Free

Control a Bluetooth photography light with your device. Adjust white light, color light, and scene modes for various lighting effects. Offers rich functionality and simple operation.

Bluetooth controlWhite light adjustmentColor light adjustment
📷 Photo & Video
(1)
free
20
LightScope: Light & EV Meter
LightScope: Light & EV Meter
LightScope: Light & EV Meter
Lux, EV & Exposure Meter
Free
$2.99 | 100% OFF

This app uses your device's camera to measure and analyze various light properties, including illuminance, luminous intensity, and color temperature. It offers real-time histograms, contrast ratio, and noise measurements, with options for image capture and history tracking.

Illuminance (lux) measurementLuminous intensity (candela) calculationColor temperature (K) analysis
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
paid

FAQ about Light Meter Photography

What are the best light meter photography apps for iPhone?
Photo Light & Exposure Meter tops our light meter photography apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 3.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top light meter photography apps we rank are free to download, including Photo Light & Exposure Meter and Lightme - Lightmeter.
Photo Light & Exposure Meter has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ light meter photography apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app functions as a portable light meter for photographers. It helps users understand how to correctly set their camera's shutter speed, aperture, and ISO in real time to achieve optimal exposure. It also allows for experimentation with these settings and provides features like saving snapshots with parameters and geolocation.
Key features include real-time selection of optimal shooting values, the ability to change and fix individual settings like shutter speed, aperture, and ISO while others adjust automatically, and a preview function to see how changes would affect a photo. It also offers saving snapshots with parameters and geolocation, real-time color temperature measurement, and histogram plotting.

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