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Best Photo Light And Exposure Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
14 free apps
Updated October 2026

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

Compare top Photo Light And Exposure Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Photo Light & Exposure MeterPhoto Light & Exposure MeterFree4.5โ˜… (3.3K)NoYesOct 2026
2LghtmtrLghtmtrFree4.5โ˜… (129)NoYesOct 2026
3Lightme - LightmeterLightme - LightmeterFree4.8โ˜… (925)NoYesOct 2026
4Luxmeter - Lux Light MeterLuxmeter - Lux Light MeterFree4.4โ˜… (208)YesYesOct 2026
5Light Meter X - Lux ExposureLight Meter X - Lux Exposure$3.995.0โ˜… (1)NoNoJul 2026
6Evios: Light Meter for FilmEvios: Light Meter for FilmFreeโ€”NoNoMay 2026
7Exposure EquivalenceExposure Equivalence$0.99โ€”NoNoSep 2026
8Light Meter for Vintage CameraLight Meter for Vintage CameraFreeโ€”YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Photo Light And Exposure

Photo Light & Exposure Meter#1

Photo Light & Exposure Meter by Pavel Bukhonov

Measure Shutter Speed, Lux, EV
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
4.5๐Ÿ˜(3.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Simple and easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ” Accurate light metering
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Useful for film photography
  • ๐Ÿš€ Quick and responsive
  • ๐Ÿ“ Helpful for exposure control

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Expensive subscription model
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Unclear pricing and subscription details
  • ๐Ÿ› Inconsistent performance and bugs
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Limited features in free version
  • ๐Ÿ’ค Frequent ads even after paid upgrade
Lghtmtr#2

Lghtmtr by Alexander Jacque

The minimalist light meter
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
4.5(129 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

Lightme - Lightmeter#3

Lightme - Lightmeter by Giuseppe Bertolini

A clean, powerful lightmeter
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(925 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Accurate metering
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Intuitive and clean interface
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Comprehensive features (spot metering, zone system, film stock selection, etc.)
  • ๐Ÿš€ Consistently accurate exposures
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Thoughtful design with user's needs in mind
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Helpful reminders (e.g. checking ISO)
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Offline functionality
  • ๐Ÿ‘ No ads, optional support via coffee donations

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional crashes or freezes
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ž Confusing or cluttered interface for some users
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ž Tedious film selection process
  • ๐Ÿ› Inaccurate metering in certain lighting conditions

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FAQ about Photo Light And Exposure

What are the best photo light and exposure apps for iPhone?
Photo Light & Exposure Meter tops our photo light and exposure apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 3.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 14 of the top photo light and exposure apps we rank are free to download, including Photo Light & Exposure Meter and Lghtmtr.
Photo Light & Exposure Meter has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ photo light and exposure apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.