Best Ppfd Light Meter Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 250+ ppfd light meter apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Ppfd Light Meter Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Photone - Grow Light MeterPhotone - Grow Light MeterFree4.6★ (5K)NoYesOct 2026
2PPFD METER - Grow Light MeterPPFD METER - Grow Light MeterFree4.6★ (129)YesYesOct 2026
3VIVOSUNVIVOSUNFree4.7★ (8.6K)NoNoNov 2026
4Light Meter LM-3000Light Meter LM-3000Free4.5★ (2.6K)NoYesOct 2026
5LUX Meter - Light MeterLUX Meter - Light MeterFree4.2★ (10)NoNoOct 2026
6Lux Tint & Light Meter - PPFDLux Tint & Light Meter - PPFDFree4.7★ (3)NoYesOct 2026
7Plant Light Meter: Lux & PPFDPlant Light Meter: Lux & PPFDFree2.2★ (13)NoYesOct 2026
8LUX - Illuminance MeterLUX - Illuminance MeterFree5.0★ (1)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Ppfd Light Meter

Photone - Grow Light Meter#1

Photone - Grow Light Meter by Lightray Innovation GmbH

Measure plant light: PAR, PPFD
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate readings
  • 💡 Helpful for growing plants
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Saves money compared to expensive meters
  • 👍 Useful for adjusting lighting

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent readings
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔒 Requires additional equipment (diffuser) to work properly
  • 🐛 Readings not accurate without calibration
  • 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
PPFD METER - Grow Light Meter#2

PPFD METER - Grow Light Meter by Candas Pamukcu

LUX, PAR, PPFD, DLI & PAR Maps
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6(129 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app measures light intensity for plants, converting LUX to PPFD and DLI. It offers advanced light mapping, uniformity analysis, and efficiency insights to optimize plant growth. Customize profiles for different environments and growth stages.

VIVOSUN#3

VIVOSUN by VIVOSUN INC

All for grow
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(8.6K ratings)
Free
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Automate and simplify plant care with this app. Monitor environmental conditions, manually control grow equipment, and track plant progress. It helps optimize growth and manage schedules for a better growing experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Seamless connectivity
  • 👍 Intuitive app interface
  • 🔍 Comprehensive environment monitoring
  • 💡 Helpful journal/logging feature
  • 🛒 Convenient in-app purchasing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and disconnects
  • 🔧 Confusing configuration and automation settings
  • 🕰️ Inconsistent sync between app and hardware
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced customization options
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices

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FAQ about Ppfd Light Meter

What are the best ppfd light meter apps for iPhone?
Photone - Grow Light Meter tops our ppfd light meter apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top ppfd light meter apps we rank are free to download, including Photone - Grow Light Meter and PPFD METER - Grow Light Meter.
Photone - Grow Light Meter has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ ppfd light meter apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.