# CalibCat: Calibrate Screen — Auto Screen Color Calibration

> Automated screen color calibration for computers using a mobile device camera. (iPhone/iPad app by Zettaways Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calibcat-calibrate-screen/id1592223412 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zettaways Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708686545)
- Category: Productivity, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.29/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.3 · 3 MB
- Languages: English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2021-11-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calibcat-calibrate-screen/id1592223412/reviews.md

## What is CalibCat?

[Price]
Note the app is to calibrate the screen of the notebook/desktop/tablet rather than the screen of the phone.
To use the app, first, you need a desktop app CalibCat Display. (CalibCat Display has its own other features; please check its page on your desktop app store for details.)
You will also need to refill quotas, the price of which is listed in the In-App Purchases section in the app store (with discounts for variant packs).

[About CalibCat]
Screen calibration is important for the daily use of computers while critical to digital painting, photo manipulation, graphic design, character drawing, environment modeling, as well as other photography and video editing works - No matter for a professional, an amateur, or a learner, a calibrated screen without color bias can be essential.

- Do you just get a new laptop or a second-hand one but feel troubled about the color on the screen?

- Do you worry if the color you see on the screen is different from that on your colleagues' or customers’?

- Do you want to tune your screen to match consistent color standards with minimal bias?

If so, you should calibrate your screen right away!

However, manual adjustment /calibration can be time-consuming, lack uniform measure, and tricky.  Because human eyes are good at adapting to the environment, in many scenarios, people can not be sure if it is the same color that they picked the last time precisely. On the other hand, purchasing dedicated calibration hardware requires extra expenses and waiting time and can cost more than a high-spec display.

To save your time and multi-path attempts, we introduce CalibCat as a fast auto-calibration solution, in which we bring state-of-the-art research results and provide affordable schemes for the general public.

Now what you need is a quality-assured camera, but wait, you already got one on your iPhone/iPad, right? If so, let CalibCat do the remaining dirty work!

Before installing the app, make sure you have 1) a functional camera on the iPhone/iPad and 2) a counter-part desktop software (CalibCat Display).

## Key features

- Automated screen color calibration
- Uses mobile device camera
- Companion desktop app required
- Accurate color representation
- Reduces color bias
- Affordable calibration solution

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 5 times of calibration | $10.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 times of calibration | $15.99 | one-time |
| Buy 15 times of calibration | $20.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calibcat-calibrate-screen/id1592223412/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Throws a fee at you the moment you try to use it

*2024-02-15, version 1.4.1*

If you’re gonna make an app paid do it on the AppStore first and give at least some credits when you open it.

I’m not going to use something the deceives the user by baiting to be free and then switches when you try to use it

### 1/5 — Stay away from this app, as you will be scammed

*2023-08-01, version 1.4.1*

This app is not what it claims to be. It Hass to be purchased in order to use here on the App Store but once you make the purchase, you’re gonna have to make another purchase for a desktop version of it in order for the app to work there’s no mention of that whatsoever and that extra desktop version of the app is another 1099 I would just stay away from this, it’s misleading it’s deceptive and it’s dishonest. I think they should be removed from the App Store or they need to revise the software to just one anyways I asked for a refund because of those shenanigans do not buy this app. Ultimately Apple should be responsible for screen calibration for the iPad pros for professional photographers that’s just how I feel about.

### 5/5 — Works as promised

*2022-12-20, version 1.3*

Does it’s job like it says it does. Does cost money. Isn’t free. Still considerably less than the SpyderX Elite $269.99 (entry level SpyderX does not allow calibration of multiple screens — only one). I’ve paid $10 for a calibration pack of 5 calibrations and $9.99 for the Mac Store app (which has the benefit of display controls Mac doesn’t provide to 3rd party screens)

So for about twenty bucks($19.99 total), I have a tool that can match up to 5 displays… versus $269.99

The tool does indeed use the internet to sync your phone with your Mac/PC, so yeah, you need a username and password for that functionality.

The Mac App and iOS app are vetted by Apple to get into the store. This is a poor professional’s friend.

Finally, my footage matches the color space quite well to what I shoot on my iPhone in Filmic Legacy. And I don’t have to cast to my Apple TV’s color corrected TV (Apple has their own tool that does the same thing with an AppleTV & iPhone & consumer TVs) anymore for production.

Thank you, CalibCat. Now shut up and take my money and buy yourself some cat nip. Good job, kitty. Good job.

### 1/5 — Useless without paying

*2022-10-12*

Can not be used without paying in app. So this is just a paid app, which would be fine if it didn’t try to be deceptive by allowing free download.

### 2/5 — Maybe it’s a good app?

*2022-08-19, version 1.2*

A trial should be offered first, like one calibration. If it works, I might pay the $10+ for 5 calibrations. I think I would rather pay a lower subscription or maybe $10 for a single pay if I thought it was good. But that much before I even know it works does not seem like a good value to me.

### 3/5 — Jank

*2022-07-18, version 1.1.1*

Does it work?  Part of the time yes. This product has a lot of potential; however the execution is poor.

### 5/5 — What.

*2022-06-20, version 1.1.1*

I don’t get it, I signed up and it said a password would be sent to my email, I checked but it’s not there. Is it gmail?

### 1/5 — Connection Failed

*2022-02-24*

Firstly, the connection fails and secondly the lower end square don’t show up. Avoid it. I want a refund!

**Developer response:** Please contact use (through our website) if you encounter issues.

### 5/5 — It works!

*2022-01-10, version 1.1*

Thanks! My tablet display looks much better now.

### 1/5 — Why does every app…

*2021-11-28*

…require a separate login these days? I know how this goes. You give them data, “in-app purchases” turns out to be mandatory purchase, company’s grasp of privacy law is poor, can’t get your data deleted. I didn’t sign up to get past the login screen and I know all the above is true. Apps like this are ruining the App Store.

**Developer response:** Dear customer, a separate login is used because you need to login to the app on your iOS app as well as on your (windows) desktop app using the same account. The sign-up only requires emails and is very fast.

## Frequently asked questions about CalibCat

### What is CalibCat used for?

CalibCat is used to automatically calibrate the screen color of your notebook, desktop, or tablet. It helps ensure accurate color representation, which is crucial for tasks like digital painting, photo manipulation, and graphic design.

### Does CalibCat work on phones?

No, CalibCat is designed to calibrate the screens of notebooks, desktops, and tablets, not the screens of phones. You will need a companion desktop app called CalibCat Display to use its features.

### How does CalibCat calibrate screens?

CalibCat uses the camera on your iPhone or iPad to perform an automated screen calibration. This process aims to reduce color bias and match consistent color standards without requiring dedicated hardware.

### What are the costs associated with CalibCat?

The app itself is free to download. However, you will need to refill quotas, the pricing for which is listed in the In-App Purchases section of the app store. Discounts are available for purchasing variant packs.

### Does CalibCat have ads?

Yes, CalibCat contains advertisements. As it is a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of its monetization model.

### What devices is CalibCat compatible with?

CalibCat is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires a functional camera on these devices and a companion desktop application.

### How often is CalibCat updated?

The latest version of CalibCat is 1.4.1, which was last updated on February 24, 2023. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the application.

### What is the user sentiment for CalibCat?

Based on the available data, CalibCat has a rating of 2.3 stars from 7 ratings. This suggests that users have had mixed to negative experiences with the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2023-02-24

Improved the connection-checking process.

### 1.4 — 2023-01-19

- resolved connection issues in some areas

### 1.3 — 2022-08-30

- Improved text input experience
- Slightly tuned the algorithm

### 1.2 — 2022-08-04

- Adding an optional step to adjust the camera's white balance (effective only within the app)
- Adding a switch for Absolute Mode 
- You can turn off the absolute mode for an adaptive result in case the environment or camera is not perfect.
Adding language support for Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

### 1.1.1 — 2022-01-10

Fixed an interface response issue.

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