Best Lumen Meter 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

Luminosys - Light Meter by Melissa Zwick

A simple, powerful light meter

Strong Contender

Measure Luminosity in Lux & FC

4.4(7 ratings)

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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.

LumenLab - Lux Meter by 杰向

Camera Light Meter · EV

Worth Considering

📷 Photo & Video

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Lux Light Meter Pro

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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Luminometer: Lux Light Meter

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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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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LUX - Illuminance Meter

Light meter, anywhere

Instant lux measurementColor temperature (CCT) readingFoot-candle unit toggle

Measure ambient light levels in lux or foot-candles instantly. Useful for photography, plant care, or verifying brightness for various tasks. Offers advanced features like color temperature and measurement history for premium users.

📊 Productivity

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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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Photone - Grow Light Meter

Perfectly light your plants!

Measure PAR, PPFD, DLI, lux, foot-candles, and kelvinResearch-grade accuracy using device cameraPre-calibrated for specific devices

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.

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Exposure meter for film & DSLR

Lumē Light Meter

$1.99

📷 Photo & Video

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Photo Light & Exposure Meter

Measure Shutter Speed, Lux, EV

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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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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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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Light Meter - Lux & Lumen

Brightness,Foot Candle & EV

Real-time lux measurement with live gaugePhotography mode for exposure value (EV) calculationPlant light mode with recommendations

Transform your iPhone into a professional light meter to measure illuminance in lux or foot-candles. Ideal for photographers, plant enthusiasts, and workplace safety, it provides instant, accurate light readings with various specialized modes and data export options.

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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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