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Best Photo Light And Exposure Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our photo light and exposure list covers 248+ 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)NoYesNov 2026
2LghtmtrLghtmtrFree4.6โ˜… (159)NoYesNov 2026
3Afterlight: Cam & Photo EditorAfterlight: Cam & Photo EditorFree4.7โ˜… (21K)NoYesNov 2026
4Lightme - LightmeterLightme - LightmeterFree4.8โ˜… (950)NoYesNov 2026
5Light Meter: Photo ExposureLight Meter: Photo ExposureFreeโ€”NoYesSep 2026
6Light Meter X - Lux ExposureLight Meter X - Lux Exposure$3.99โ€”NoNoOct 2026
7myLightMeter PROmyLightMeter PRO$4.994.8โ˜… (1.2K)NoNoNov 2026
8Light Meter Pro: ExposureLight Meter Pro: Exposure$0.99โ€”โ€”NoOct 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
4.6(159 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.

Afterlight: Cam & Photo Editor#3

Afterlight: Cam & Photo Editor by Afterlight Collective, Inc

Vintage Film Camera & Filters
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
4.7๐Ÿ˜(21K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your photos with a wide array of vintage film-inspired presets, natural effects, and realistic overlays. This app offers advanced editing tools and a built-in camera mode with live filters for a seamless shooting and editing experience.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Intuitive interface
  • ๐Ÿš€ Powerful editing tools
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Unique filters and effects
  • ๐Ÿค‘ One-time purchase
  • ๐ŸŽจ Helps create cohesive Instagram feed

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Frequent crashes and freezes
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Subscription model for full access
  • ๐Ÿ“ฅ Lack of legacy feature support
  • ๐Ÿค” Confusing organization of tools
  • ๐Ÿ” Missing key editing features

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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€” 16 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 248+ photo light and exposure apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.