Best Lux Light Meter Apps

4.5(229 ratings)

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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.

Lux Light Meter Pro by Marina Polyanskaya

Measure Luminosity in Lux & FC

Strong Contender

3.9😞(5.1K ratings)

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Simple and straightforward
👍 Useful for measuring light levels
🔍 Provides general lux measurements

Room to Improve

🐛 Inaccurate and inconsistent readings
🔍 Limited functionality compared to professional light meters
💰 Requires subscription for full features
🤖 Glitchy and non-responsive at times

Light Meter LM-3000 by Lightray Innovation GmbH

Simple & accurate measurement!

Worth Considering

Lux Light Meter · Photometer

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

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Lux · EV · Modes · History

Precise ambient light measurement (lux)Multiple measurement modes (Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Photo)Measurement history with trend charts

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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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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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Ambient light metering (lux/fc)Photography exposure suggestionsPlant light (PPFD/DLI) estimation

Measure ambient light levels with your iPhone. Get real-time lux and foot-candle readings, with specialized modes for photography and plant care. Track light history and calibrate for accuracy.

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Plants, rooms & photo exposure

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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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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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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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.

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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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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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Plant, desk & bedroom check

Luminosys - Light Meter

A simple, powerful light meter

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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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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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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