Your DSLR's missing brain. Real-time exposure recommendations built on the APEX equation, for photographers who want to understand their settings, not just guess.
Stop guessing your manual settings. Point your iPhone at the scene and Exposure IQ tells your DSLR or mirrorless exactly what to dial in — ISO, aperture, shutter speed — for any shot.
No subscription. Pay once, use forever.
How it works
Choose your shooting goal, point your iPhone at the scene, and get precise settings in seconds. General mode is free. Pro unlocks everything else with a single one-time purchase.
Photography modes (Pro)
Portrait · Landscape · Action · Low Light · Macro · Night · Astrophotography · Aperture Priority · Shutter Priority
What makes it different
Most light meter apps give you a number and leave you to figure out the rest. Exposure IQ gives you the complete triangle — aperture, shutter, ISO — already solved for your specific goal, your specific lens, and the light in front of you right now.
Pro features
· Goal-based exposure — settings optimized per mode, not just one-size metering
· Face detection — automatically weights exposure toward detected subjects
· Spot & center-weighted metering — tap anywhere to meter precisely
· ML scene analysis — recognizes landscapes, portraits, night scenes automatically
· Depth of field overlay — visualizes your focus range in real time
· Live histogram — see exposure distribution before you shoot
· Sun position tracker — plan for golden hour
· Lens advisor — recommends which lens fits the scene
· Creative styles — Bright, Moody, Vivid, Cinematic, Soft
· Gear library — lens-aware aperture clamping
· Pro overlays — grid, horizon level, face boxes
Free includes
· Full light meter with EV display
· ISO, aperture, and shutter recommendations
· General photography mode
· White balance estimation
· 1 camera body + 1 lens in gear library
Built for hobbyist photographers who shoot with full-frame or APS-C cameras and want their iPhone to do the thinking so they can focus on the shot.
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
out of 5
2 Ratings
A smoother start and a cleaner Pro experience:
- Personalized setup. Onboarding now asks for your shooting style, the kinds of photography you do, and your camera gear so the app is tuned to you from the very first shot.
- Streamlined mode bar. The photography modes you pick appear first; the rest stay tucked away in Settings, ready whenever you want them.
- Easier-to-read Pro screen. Refreshed the upgrade view so everything is crisp and legible.
- Simpler pricing. One-time purchase, shown in your local currency.
- Various fixes and refinements.
Version 2.9
The developer, Alan Hermann, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Accessibility
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Information
Seller
Alan Hermann
Size
72.8 MB
Category
Photo & Video
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
