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
4mo 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 light intensity measurements for non-photography environments like greenhouses.
Contenders(10)
Both apps target analog photographers with freemium models on Android and paid models on iOS, competing directly for the same niche user base requiring manual exposure tools.
Both apps target film and digital photographers requiring manual exposure control, competing directly on professional-grade metering tools and specialized manual workflows.
Both apps target the analog photography market, with Light Meter by WBPhoto focusing on real-time exposure calculation and Lightme - Logbook focusing on post-shoot documentation and data management.
Both apps target photographers needing light measurement, but Lux Light Meter Pro expands into non-photography use cases like workspace illumination and plant care.
Both apps target photographers requiring field exposure tools, with overlapping utility for analog and long-exposure workflows.
Targets the same light-measurement utility space but shifts focus from photography to indoor gardening and plant health.
Both apps target photographers requiring precision light measurement, with Lumu Light Meter providing a free digital alternative that competes directly for the same user base as Light Meter by WBPhoto.
Both apps target analog photographers requiring manual exposure tools, creating direct competition for the same user base seeking precision metering.
Users report: Both applications target photographers requiring real-time exposure tools, with Photo Light & Exposure Meter capturing a larger audience through its free, real-time histogram and color temperature features.
Both apps target manual camera photographers with digital light metering tools, creating direct competition for users seeking alternatives to hardware meters.
Same space(8)
Serves the same photography audience by providing pre-visualization tools for framing and composition.
Shares the source app's focus on precise ambient light measurement but prioritizes privacy and offline functionality.
Targets the same professional cinematography audience with a broader set of technical production calculators.
Provides a generalist light measurement tool that overlaps with the photography utility but expands into safety and plant care.
Targets industrial radiography professionals, providing specialized exposure calculations similar to the source app's film stock calculations.
Complements the source app's analog photography focus by providing darkroom development tools for film processing.
Offers a simplified, ad-free alternative for light measurement, appealing to the same casual user base as the source app.
Enhances the analog photography workflow by applying film-inspired rendering and manual controls to digital images.
New entrants(1)
Provides a privacy-focused light measurement utility that competes for the same casual user base as the source app.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many apps does William Blaschko publish?
What kind of apps does William Blaschko make?
What is William Blaschko's top app?
In how many countries are William Blaschko's apps available?
What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 2
- With full intel:
- 1
- With overview:
- 2
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- no
