# Light Meter Ultra

> Exposure for Film Photography

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1558108173](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1558108173)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1558108173`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ultrafine
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (738 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.13
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-17
- **First published:** 2021-03-12
- **Size:** 81 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/light-meter-ultra/id1558108173)
- **Website:** [https://www.lightmeterultra.com/](https://www.lightmeterultra.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://lightmeterultra.com/privacy](https://lightmeterultra.com/privacy)

## Description

Light Meter Ultra is a fast, precise metering app for film photography on iPhone. No additional hardware is required—simply point your device at the scene to get exact exposure readings and dial in the widest dynamic range with customizable shooting profiles for one-tap switching between settings.

Key features include multiple metering modes (Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Exposure Priority), adjustable ISO, shutter speed, and aperture ranges, exposure compensation and lock, sample offset, and support for film/emulsion profiles and detachable lens profiles. Reciprocity failure correction and bulb mode are available with PRO plans. The free plan covers precision Aperture Priority metering and limited profiles; PRO plans unlock the full suite of professional metering modes, reusable shooting profiles, and advanced features for serious filmmakers.

## Rankings

- #62,033 — Overall
- #98 — light

## Review summary

Users praise Light Meter Ultra for accurate readings, a clean, intuitive UI, and useful dual metering, with strong appeal for professionals. However, repeated concerns center on pricing and the subscription/paywall model, including mentions of misleading free/paid labeling. Feature gaps also surface, notably missing 24fps and a limited maximum aperture (f/2.8). Overall, it’s a capable meter app hampered by price and some missing film-focused features.

### Pros

- Accurate meter readings
- Clean interface and one-handed operation
- Simultaneous average and spot metering view
- Professional-use versatility with film stocks and camera presets
- Excellent customer service and responsive support

### Cons

- Pricing/subscription model is a major complaint (subscription-only, paywall)
- Some reviews call pricing confusing or misleading (free vs. paid)
- Missing key film-related features (notably 24fps)
- Aperture limited to f/2.8 (desire for wider range such as f/1.4)

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