SCIO Analyzer vs Mini Spectrometer (NIR)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SCIO Analyzer
This application helps businesses analyze the composition of physical materials. It provides insights into material makeup, empowering users with data to make informed decisions in competitive markets.
- Material composition analysis
- Physical object data insights
- Business decision support
- Intuitive user interface
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At SCIO, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way businesses unlock data hidden within physical objects. Our core focus is simple yet transformative: we reveal the makeup of physical materials, providing our customers with the information and tools they need to thrive in today's competitive landscape.
Mini Spectrometer (NIR)
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General purpose spectral NIR sensor for measurement wavelength range from 750 nm to 1050nm (AS7421 64-channel NIR spectrometer-on-chip and 6 number of SFH 4737 broadband NIR LEDs) with Bluetooth enabled and battery powered design. Features: - Miniaturized reflectance/absorbance spectral analysis and material identification in NIR range. - Included chemometric models for BRIX (sweetness/tartness), Dry Matter (firmness/freshness) in Apples/Kiwi fruits & cocoa quantification of chocolate bars. - Default ADC Settings: LED Current = 50mA, AS7421 Sensor Gain = 6 (for all 64 channels), Integration Time = 500ms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mini Spectrometer (NIR) at 14.4 against SCIO Analyzer's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SCIO Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, Mini Spectrometer (NIR) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SCIO Analyzer | Mini Spectrometer (NIR) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 175 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SCIO SOLUTIONS LTD | ams AG |
In-app purchases
SCIO Analyzer
No in-app purchases
Mini Spectrometer (NIR)
No in-app purchases
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