Light Meter LM-3000
Light Meter LM-3000 Summary
Light Meter LM-3000 is a with in-app purchases iOS app in Tools by Lightray Innovation GmbH. Released in Mar 2021 (5 years ago). It has 12.7K ratings with a 4.59★ (excellent) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 51.8K monthly active users and generates around $<10K monthly revenue (100% IAP / 0% ads). Store metadata: updated Feb 8, 2026.
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Ratings: 12.7K
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App Description
Turn your smartphone into a professional-grade light meter. Measure illuminance (lux/foot-candle) and color temperature (CCT in Kelvin) with unmatched accuracy — trusted by photographers, engineers, and lighting professionals worldwide.
Why waste money on a hardware meter when you’re already carrying one in your pocket?
The LM-3000 offers the same quality and usability as a traditional hardware light meter.
Developed by optics scientists at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, LM-3000 is the only light meter app scientifically validated for accuracy. It achieves professional-grade precision by leveraging your iPhone's front-facing camera sensor with advanced RAW image processing. Unlike relying on estimates like other apps, it adheres to the ISO/CIE 19476 standard, ensuring measurements you can trust for critical applications.
MEASUREMENTS
⎷ Illuminance in lux or foot-candles
⎷ Correlated color temperature in kelvin
FEATURES
⎷ Industry-leading accuracy, matching professional high-end lux meters
⎷ Pre-calibrated for your specific device
⎷ Excellent low light sensitivity to detect light pollution
⎷ No ads
⎷ In-app manual
⎷ Save peak reading
⎷ HOLD function with acoustic signal
⎷ Custom calibration option to align readings to another meter
DIFFUSER REQUIRED
Like every real light meter, the LM-3000 requires a diffuser to measure accurately. A diffuser scatters incoming light evenly on the sensor and prevents hotspots. While it may sound complex, the solution is surprisingly easy. You have two options:
1) Easily build a diffuser yourself in less than a minute using standard printer paper. This is accurate enough for most use cases.
2) Get the dedicated Diffuser Accessory (free worldwide shipping) for best accuracy and convenience. More details on https://lightray.io/diffuser/
(!) Avoid apps that don’t require a diffuser! They are inaccurate because they ignore the basic physics of light measurement.
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY
The LM-3000 is free to download and comes with a free trial period. The trial period lasts for two non-consecutive days, giving you enough time to see if the app fits your needs. The status of your free trial will be shown as the "battery level" on the top right of the LM-3000's display and on the "Battery Status" screen.
Once your light meter's "battery" is depleted, you may choose a Charging Option to