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Best Photo Light And Exposure Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.7 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 MeterFree4.5★ (3.3K)NoYesSep 2026
2LghtmtrLghtmtrFree4.5★ (129)NoYesSep 2026
3myLightMeter PROmyLightMeter PRO$4.994.8★ (1.1K)NoNoSep 2026
4Exposure EquivalenceExposure Equivalence$0.99—NoNoSep 2026
5That Light MeterThat Light Meter$4.99—NoNoMay 2026
6Evios: Light Meter for FilmEvios: Light Meter for FilmFree was $1.99—NoNoMay 2026
7Light Meter UltraLight Meter UltraFree4.7★ (736)NoYesSep 2026
8Light | Long ExposureLight | Long Exposure$0.994.5★ (290)NoNoSep 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
🔧 Utilities
4.5😐(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

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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Unclear pricing and subscription details
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance and bugs
  • 📊 Limited features in free version
  • 💤 Frequent ads even after paid upgrade
Lghtmtr#2

Lghtmtr by Alexander Jacque

The minimalist light meter
Strong Contender
📷 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.

myLightMeter PRO#3

myLightMeter PRO by David Quiles

A reliable light meter
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(1.1K ratings)
$4.99
#15in 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

  • 🚀 Accurate and reliable
  • 👍 Convenient and easy to use
  • 🔍 Useful for vintage/manual cameras
  • 💡 Helpful for learning photography
  • ⭐ Excellent value for money

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs in recent versions
  • 🔍 Spot metering mode not precise enough
  • 🔧 Needs more customization options
  • 🔋 Volume control issues

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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 August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 3.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 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.