Looking for a Light Me alternative?
Light Me is a dedicated light meter app. You point it at a scene, set your film's ISO, and it returns an exposure recommendation. Apperture has a built-in meter that does the same, but it also renders a live preview of how that exposure will look on whichever film stock you're shooting.
If you only need a meter, Light Me is simpler. If you also want to see the result on film before committing a frame, Apperture covers both.
| Light Me | Apperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Light metering | Yes — dedicated incident/reflected | Yes — built-in |
| Film simulation | No | 30+ film stock live previews |
| Reciprocity failure calc | No | Yes |
| Manual exposure controls | No | Yes |
| Camera + film load tracking | No | Yes |
| Platform | iOS | iOS + Android |
| Price | Free with paid upgrade | Free or $12.99 one-time |
Light Me tells you the right exposure. Apperture shows you what it'll look like on film.
About Apperture
Apperture is a film exposure simulator for analog photographers. Pick a film stock, dial in your settings, and see what the lab would hand back before you commit a frame to a real roll. 30+ film stock emulsion approximations, full manual controls, built-in light and range meter, reciprocity failure approximation. Available on iOS and Android, Free or $12.99 one-time purchase.