AS62xx vs Mini Spectrometer (NIR)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AS62xx
This utility app allows users to interact with AS62xx temperature sensor demo boards. Monitor temperature readings in Celsius or Fahrenheit, adjust sampling rates, and set alert thresholds. It also provides sensor details and datasheet access.
- Temperature readout in °C or °F
- Real-time temperature graphing
- Adjustable sampling rate
- Connect multiple demo buttons
- Temperature logging and sharing
- Set alert thresholds
- Sensor datasheet access
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The ams OSRAM AS62xx Temperature Sensor App allows you to interact with the AS62xx Demo Buttons. It enables you to modify all available parameters and explore the full feature set of the sensor. - Readout the temperature value and monitor it in a graph in °C or °F - Change sampling rate and get immediate feedback of current consumption - Connect up to 3 different Demo Buttons and compare the output - Record a temperature log and share it by mail - Set alert thresholds - Get details about the AS62xx digital temperature sensor from ams - Download the datasheet or order additional Demo Buttons
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 update cadence: AS62xx at fortnightly against Mini Spectrometer (NIR)'s every 2 months. AS62xx also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
AS62xx ships an update fortnightly, Mini Spectrometer (NIR) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AS62xx | Mini Spectrometer (NIR) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Infineon Technologies AG | ams AG |
In-app purchases
AS62xx
No in-app purchases
Mini Spectrometer (NIR)
No in-app purchases
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