Photo Light & Exposure Meter

Name: Photo Light & Exposure Meter
Rating: 4.5 (3199 reviews)
Author: Pavel Bukhonov

By: Pavel Bukhonov

Measure Shutter Speed, Lux, EV

Features & Capabilities

Photo Light & Exposure Meter is a pocket light meter that stays with you. It helps you understand correct exposure by showing real-time shutter speed, lux, and EV values, and lets you experiment with settings directly on screen. The interface emphasizes large, comfortable controls and keeps every parameter in view for quick decisions. You can see how changing shutter, aperture, or ISO affects the result in real time, including the ability to fix individual values while others adapt automatically.

Additional features include saving a snapshot with all parameters and geolocation, real-time color temperature measurement, and live histograms for exposure evaluation. It's a practical tool for photographers to test ideas, compare results, and learn how different settings interact in various lighting conditions. For questions, contact pbukhon@gmail.com or through the app; privacy policy and terms are linked.

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By:

Pavel Bukhonov

Rating:

4.50

(3,199) 6 new ratings

Version:

2.5.4 Last updated: 2026-05-06

Version code:

885256498

Creation date:

2017-11-17

Compatible devices:

Size:

27.70MB

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-15

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 34,123 ▼ 35

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Developed by:

Pavel Bukhonov

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-light-exposure-meter/id1297903210

User Reviews

User reviews praise the app's simple, accurate metering and usefulness for film photography, especially spot metering and zone-system readings. However, repeated concerns focus on expensive, opaque subscription pricing, trial charges and refund problems, plus stability issues like crashes and black screens. Several users question ongoing maintenance and support, while others urge more features (notes, cloud sync, export) to justify the price. Overall, the app is valued for its metering accuracy but criticized for pricing, reliability, and feature gaps.

Pros

Simple, accurate, and easy to use meter.
Reliable metering across a wide range of film ISO with solid results, including spot/zone-system readings.
Helpful for film photography; beginner-friendly and considered essential by some reviewers.
Spot metering is accurate and fast for complex scenes and zone-system workflows.
Active development and feature restoration (e.g., spot metering re-added) show ongoing improvements.

Cons

Pricing model is expensive and opaque; subscription-based with unclear upfront disclosure and refund issues.
Trials often lead to unexpected charges; cancellations/refunds reported as problematic.
Stability issues: crashes, black screens, inability to read or open the camera; inconsistent performance.
Perceived lack of maintenance; app seems not well maintained by developers.
Feature gaps and requests: notes/logs, cloud sync/export, multi-shot management; value for price questioned.

Recent reviews

Works like a champ! Accurate! Easy to use Reads color temp + exposure Since it is on my phone I always have it with me

by Gu*****, 2026-06-01

Can’t even test this app without providing payment info. Feels like the developer is trying to make money on people who forget about subscriptions rather than people who use and value their product. This pricing model is not consumer-friendly.