Best Photography Light Meter Alternative Apps

Real-time lux and foot candle measurementsReal-time color temperature measurementsReal-time histogram plotting

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.

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Photo Light & Exposure Meter

Measure Shutter Speed, Lux, EV

Real-time shooting value selectionAdjustable shutter speed, aperture, ISOPreliminary picture settings preview

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.

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Simple & accurate measurement!

Light Meter LM-3000

Measure illuminance (lux/foot-candle)Measure color temperature (Kelvin)Industry-leading accuracy

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.

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This App is a Light Meter

Pinhole photography perfected

Light meter for pinhole camerasCalculates exposure timeIntegrated timer

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.

Luxmeter - Lux Light Meter

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Measure Lux Light & Exposure

Light intensity measurement (lux, foot-candles)Real-time color temperature readingsExposure suggestions

This app measures light intensity in lux and provides real-time exposure suggestions for photography. It offers customizable settings for shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, with options for both front and back cameras. It's designed for personal use to optimize lighting and capture better photos.

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Extended low-light sensitivityIncident and reflected meteringManual exposure control

myLightMeter PRO

A reliable light meter

$3.99

$4.99 | 20% OFF

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.

Night Camera: Low light photos

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paid

Camera for Night Photography

Manual exposure control up to 1 secondManual ISO settingResidual light enhancement

Capture stunning photos in low light conditions with advanced manual controls for exposure, ISO, and focus. Enhance residual light and utilize real-time histograms to perfect your shots. Features include a self-timer, digital zoom, and various color filters for creative flexibility.

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Precision spot meteringDepth of Field calculatorReciprocity calculator for film

Light Meter by WBPhoto

Pro Light Meter

$6.99

This app transforms your smartphone into a professional light meter and exposure calculator for film and digital photography. It offers precise metering, a comprehensive suite of photography calculators, and tools for planning shoots, making it an essential companion for photographers of all levels.

Lux Light Meter for Mobile

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Lux-Meter & Exposure Measure

Real-time color temperature measurementLux and foot candle measurementsDaily light integral (DLI) calculation

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.

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A clean, powerful lightmeter

Lightme - Lightmeter

Multiple exposure settings displayOne-handed operationSpot metering with zoom

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.

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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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2° FOV light meteringAv and Tv priority modesZone System and Tone Picker metering

Spot Meter Pro

The 2° FOV light meter

$4.99

This app functions as a professional light meter for film photography, measuring light within a 2° angle of view. It offers customizable settings for aperture, shutter speed, and film speed, along with logging capabilities for readings.

Meter for film photography

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paid

EV13 - Light meter app

Automatic light meterMultiple reading modes (Spot, center, average)Tactile aperture, shutter, ISO control

This app acts as a light meter for film photography, offering tactile analog controls for aperture, shutter, and ISO. It provides automatic exposure readings with various modes and allows photo capture with engraved light meter information.

Light Meter & Exposure Wheel

$1.99

This app offers a fast, visual, and precise way to measure light for photography. It features a unique exposure wheel that displays aperture, shutter speed, and ISO simultaneously, giving photographers instant control and clarity.

Real exposure wheel with all values in one viewReal-time metering with instant EV readingsWide ISO and shutter speed range

light and color metering

$24.99

This app functions as a professional light and color meter for filmmakers. It offers features like a zoomable spotmeter, RGB waveform monitor, and false-color mode to help users precisely control lighting and color in their shots.

Zoomable spotmeterRGB waveform monitorFalse-color mode

Measure Light: ISO, LUX

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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The minimalist light meter

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Minimalist light meterIntuitive exposure settingsVisual feedback

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.