William Blaschko
For serious film and digital photographers, cinematographers, and analog enthusiasts seeking manual exposure control.
Light Meter by WBPhoto
Snapshot
Who is William Blaschko?
Providing specialized exposure calculation tools for analog and astro-photography enthusiasts. Helping photographers master manual settings through precise, utility-focused mobile applications.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 2Last updated
Light Meter by WBPhoto
v2.2.3
6mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines William Blaschko?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Photography utility apps
Scale
indie
Target audience
Serious film and digital photographers, cinematographers, and analog enthusiasts seeking manual exposure control.
Origin
Founded by a team of photographers with a passion for analog and astro-photography.
Signature Patterns
- •Focus on specialized, high-precision utility tools for photography
- •Avoidance of ad-supported models in favor of premium, one-time purchase pricing
- •Targeting of niche hobbyist communities rather than mass-market casual users
- •Development of apps that function as manual aids for analog and astro-photography
Portfolio momentum
Released 11 updates across the portfolio in the last 6 months, indicating active maintenance and development of their core utility tools.
Portfolio
What does William Blaschko ship?
Apps
2 apps analysed
Non-intrusive ad implementation allows for quick and efficient light metering without accidental clicks
- Simple and effective aperture priority metering provides reliable results for analog photography enthusiasts
- Inconsistent exposure readings across different light conditions lead to significant accuracy issues for users
Distributed across 12 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 1 of 2 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (3)
- Brazil1 / 1
- Mexico1 / 1
- United States1 / 1
Europe (7)
- France1 / 1
- Germany1 / 1
- Italy1 / 1
- Netherlands1 / 1
- Portugal1 / 1
›+2 more europe markets
- Spain1 / 1
- Sweden1 / 1
Asia-Pacific (2)
- Japan1 / 1
- South Korea1 / 1
Core markets (1/1 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
0
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
1
Negative apps
40/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does William Blaschko compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Both apps target photographers requiring exposure tools, but Lux Light Meter Pro captures a broader audience by including environmental light measurement alongside standard photography controls.
Contenders(10)
Both apps target analog photographers with freemium models and manual exposure tools, creating direct competition for users seeking reliable light metering on mobile devices.
Both apps target film and digital photographers requiring manual exposure control, with direct overlap in light metering and specialized photography calculations.
Both apps serve the analog photography market, requiring users to manage technical variables for film processing and exposure. They compete for the same user base of film enthusiasts who need precision tools for their darkroom and field workflows.
Both apps target the analog photography market, with Lightme - Logbook capturing the workflow documentation segment that complements the exposure metering provided by Light Meter by WBPhoto.
Both apps target field photography workflows by providing specialized manual calculation tools for analog and long-exposure techniques. They compete for the same user base of photographers who require precise, non-automated exposure data in the field.
Both apps target users requiring light measurement tools on mobile, though LM-3000 expands the scope to include engineers and lighting professionals alongside photographers.
Both apps target photographers requiring precision light measurement, with Lumu competing directly by offering a free, hardware-integrated alternative to the manual metering workflow of Light Meter by WBPhoto.
Both apps target analog film photographers requiring manual exposure tools, creating direct competition for the same user base.
Both apps target photographers requiring real-time exposure calculations, with both offering free-to-use tiers that compete for the same mobile photography utility market.
Both apps target manual camera photographers with specialized exposure tools, including reciprocity failure correction, creating direct competition for the same user base.
Same space(9)
Serves as a pre-visualization companion for photographers who use metering tools to plan compositions before shooting.
Targets the same photography enthusiast audience but shifts the focus from exposure metering to post-capture aesthetic editing.
Acts as a specialized field toolkit for analog photographers, focusing on framing and planning rather than just metering.
Targets the same ambient light measurement utility but differentiates through strict adherence to technical industry standards.
Offers a lightweight, ad-free alternative for manual camera users who need real-time exposure data without hardware dependencies.
Competes directly in the professional exposure measurement space by offering a free, ad-free alternative to paid metering tools.
Extends the concept of exposure calculation into industrial radiography, serving a professional niche outside consumer photography.
Addresses the same light-measurement utility but pivots the use case toward houseplant care rather than film photography.
Provides a privacy-focused alternative for users who prioritize data security over the professional-grade accuracy required by film photographers.
New entrants(1)
Provides a general-purpose light measurement utility for users needing ambient brightness data across various environments.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on William Blaschko
Bottom line
William Blaschko is a specialized indie developer with a clear focus on the photography utility niche. Their commitment to professional-grade, ad-free tools provides a distinct value proposition for a dedicated, albeit smaller, user base.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 2
- With full intel:
- 1
- With overview:
- 2
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- no
