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Best Photo Light And Exposure Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
11 free apps
Updated August 2026

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

Compare top Photo Light And Exposure Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Photo Light & Exposure MeterPhoto Light & Exposure MeterFree4.5β˜… (3.2K)NoYesAug 2026
2LghtmtrLghtmtrFree4.3β˜… (71)NoNoAug 2026
3myLightMeter PROmyLightMeter PRO$4.994.8β˜… (1.1K)NoNoAug 2026
4Exposure EquivalenceExposure Equivalence$0.99β€”NoNoAug 2026
5That Light MeterThat Light Meter$4.99β€”NoNoMay 2026
6Evios: Light Meter for FilmEvios: Light Meter for FilmFree was $1.99β€”NoNoMay 2026
7Light Meter UltraLight Meter UltraFree4.7β˜… (733)NoYesAug 2026
8Light | Long ExposureLight | Long Exposure$0.994.5β˜… (289)NoNoAug 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
πŸ”§ 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

  • πŸ‘ Simple and easy to use
  • πŸ” Accurate light metering
  • πŸ’‘ Useful for film photography
  • πŸš€ Quick and responsive

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Expensive subscription model
  • πŸ”’ Unclear pricing and subscription details
  • πŸ› Inconsistent performance and bugs
Lghtmtr#2

Lghtmtr by Alexander Jacque

The minimalist light meter
Strong Contender
πŸ“· Photo & Video
4.3(71 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.

myLightMeter PRO#3

myLightMeter PRO by David Quiles

A reliable light meter
Worth Considering
πŸ“· Photo & Video
4.8😊(1.1K ratings)
$4.99
#12in Photo & Video
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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.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Accurate and reliable
  • πŸ‘ Convenient and easy to use
  • πŸ” Useful for vintage/manual cameras
  • πŸ’‘ Helpful for learning photography

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Crashes and bugs in recent versions
  • πŸ” Spot metering mode not precise enough
  • πŸ”§ Needs more customization options

More Photo Light And Exposure apps to explore

4
Exposure Equivalence
Exposure Equivalence
Exposure Equivalence
Modify settings for Sunny 16
$0.99
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(0)
5
That Light Meter
That Light Meter
That Light Meter
Precision in Your Photography
$4.99
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(0)
6
Evios: Light Meter for Film
Evios: Light Meter for Film
Evios: Light Meter for Film
Reflected Exposure & EV Meter
Free
$1.99 | 100% OFF
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(0)
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
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(733)
free with in-app purchases
8
Light | Long Exposure
Light | Long Exposure
Light | Long Exposure
Light trail
$0.99

Create stunning long exposure photos with dynamic motion effects. Capture light trails from moving objects, freeze clouds, or illustrate water flow. Experiment with limitless exposure times to unleash your creativity.

Light trails photographyLong exposure effectsCapture moving objects
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(289)
free
9
This App is a Light Meter
This App is a Light Meter
This App is a Light Meter
Pinhole photography perfected
Free

This app transforms your phone into a light meter for pinhole photography. It helps calculate precise exposure times and includes a timer and inverter for developing your negatives.

Light meter for pinhole camerasCalculates exposure timeIntegrated timer
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(13)
free
10
Light Meter for Vintage Camera
Light Meter for Vintage Camera
Light Meter for Vintage Camera
Exposure Shutter ISO Lighting
Free

This app acts as a professional light meter for film cameras, helping you achieve perfect shots by measuring exposure, shutter speed, and ISO. It provides an easy-to-use tool for photographers to ensure accurate lighting conditions.

Shutter speed measurementAperture measurementISO setting
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(9)
free with in-app purchases
11
LX - Light Meter
LX - Light Meter
LX - Light Meter
A simple light meter app
$1.99
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(0)
12
Frame - Light Meter
Frame - Light Meter
Frame - Light Meter
by Illia Fotin
Free
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(0)
13
Good Light Meter
Good Light Meter
Good Light Meter
Simple tool for light metering
Free
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(0)
14
Luminic Light Meter
Luminic Light Meter
Luminic Light Meter
Exposure Meter for Film
$3.99
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(0)
15
Alt Process Exposure Cal
Alt Process Exposure Cal
Alt Process Exposure Cal
Stouffer calibration
$2.99

This app calculates precise standard exposures for alternative photographic printing processes. It supports various methods like Cyanotype and Platinum/Palladium, allowing users to log and export their calibration data.

Standard exposure calculationProcess picker (Cyanotype, Platinum/Palladium, etc.)Optional notes for timing
πŸ“Š Productivity
(0)
subscription
16
Long Exposure Lite
Long Exposure Lite
Long Exposure Lite
by Ilya Genkin Photography
Free

This app provides essential calculators, reference tables, and cheat sheets for landscape photographers using ND filters or shooting long exposures or at night. It helps determine correct exposure settings for various scenarios like stacking filters, nightscapes, and star trails.

ND filter stacking calculatorGraduated ND filter guideNightscape exposure calculator
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(1)
free
17
Exposure Calculator
Exposure Calculator
Exposure Calculator
Long Exposure Calculator
$1.99
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(0)
18
SLR Assist - Light Meter
SLR Assist - Light Meter
SLR Assist - Light Meter
ЭкспономСтр для ΠΏΠ»Π΅Π½ΠΊΠΈ
Free

This app helps film photographers achieve perfect exposure with its intuitive light metering tools. It offers various shooting modes, real-time readings, and helpful tips for both beginners and enthusiasts. Unlock advanced features with a paid plan, including a free trial.

Exposure measurement for film photographyShutter priority modeProgram mode
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(1)
freemium
19
Fotio: Film Exposure Meter
Fotio: Film Exposure Meter
Fotio: Film Exposure Meter
Light meter for film cameras
Free
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(0)
20
Exposure Calculator
Exposure Calculator
Exposure Calculator
by Essence Computing
$0.99

This app helps photographers determine the correct shutter speed by calculating exposure values based on lighting conditions, f-stop, and ISO. It provides more accurate results than traditional tables, accounting for all f-stop and ISO values.

Shutter speed calculationAccurate f-stop and ISO inputFour lighting condition types
πŸ“· Photo & Video
(5)
paid

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 August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 3.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 11 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 August 2026.
We track 249+ photo light and exposure 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.