Lightray Innovation
Photone - Grow Light Meter
Publisher DNA
What defines Lightray Innovation?
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Portfolio
What does Lightray Innovation ship?
Apps
3 apps analysed
Analysis in progress
1% for the Planet membership builds brand trust
- The core light measurement functionality provides accurate data for indoor plant growth when used correctly
- Users report feeling misled by the free-to-download model because essential light measurement features require subscriptions
Analysis in progress
Distributed across 9 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 1 of 3 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (3)
- Brazil1 / 1
- Mexico1 / 1
- United States1 / 1
Europe (5)
- France1 / 1
- Germany1 / 1
- Italy1 / 1
- Portugal1 / 1
- Spain1 / 1
Asia-Pacific (1)
- Japan1 / 1
Core markets (1/1 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
0
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
1
Negative apps
25/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does Lightray Innovation compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Both apps target indoor gardeners and hobbyists by using smartphone cameras to measure light intensity for plant health. They compete directly for the same user base seeking to optimize indoor growing conditions.
Contenders(8)
Both apps target indoor gardeners by using the iPhone camera to measure light intensity, directly competing for the same user base seeking to optimize plant growth conditions.
Both apps target indoor gardeners seeking to optimize plant placement based on light availability, though they use different measurement methods: sensor-based intensity versus window-path calculation.
Both apps target the same indoor gardening and hydroponics audience by using smartphone sensors to measure PAR and PPFD light intensity for grow light setups.
Both apps target indoor gardeners and aquarium owners by utilizing smartphone cameras to measure light intensity metrics like PPFD and Lux. They compete directly for the same user base seeking to optimize plant growth environments.
Both apps target indoor gardeners needing light intensity data, but the rival simplifies the process by providing immediate qualitative verdicts rather than raw technical metrics.
Both apps target indoor gardeners and hydroponic hobbyists by using smartphone sensors to measure PAR and PPFD, creating direct competition for the same user base.
Both apps target indoor gardeners seeking light measurement, but Luxómetro para plantas offers a plant-specific recommendation engine that Photone lacks.
Users report: Both apps target indoor gardeners by measuring light intensity, but Plant Light Meter captures the novice segment by bundling light data with automated plant-specific recommendations.
Same space(19)
Offers professional-grade light measurement including color temperature and DLI for horticulture.
Integrates light measurement into a broader plant care assistant that includes weather-based watering reminders.
Offers similar light measurement capabilities for indoor gardening without requiring external hardware.
Competes directly in the grow light measurement space by offering heat-map visualizations and Bluetooth hardware support.
Expands beyond light measurement into soil moisture and humidity tracking via external sensors.
Provides a technical toolkit for lighting designers that complements the light measurement data found in Photone.
Provides a professional light meter alternative for photographers and engineers.
Competes in the grow light measurement space by offering PPFD readings and a lifetime purchase option.
Targets professional users with calibrated lux and EV data for industrial and photography applications.
Shifts the focus from raw light measurement to diagnostic DLI-based plant care.
Targets the same photography and greenhouse user base as Photone but adds manual photography controls like ISO and shutter speed.
Targets the same hobbyist audience but uses a manual reference-paper technique for light measurement.
Focuses on broader cannabis cultivation tracking rather than just light measurement.
Serves casual houseplant owners who prefer a simple, ad-free experience over subscription models.
Analyzes specific plant-spot environments including light, humidity, and airflow.
Targets photography and plant care users with real-time heat and light intensity measurements.
Provides spectral analysis for professional users with specialized hardware.
Provides basic ambient light monitoring for indoor plant owners.
Focuses on personalized plant recommendations based on light measurement.
New entrants(2)
Combines light measurement with a full exposure-triangle solver for photographers and plant owners.
Appeals to privacy-conscious users who need basic light checks without ads or data tracking.
