Comparison

Instamic Remote vs CineTemp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Instamic Remote

This app allows you to remotely control one or multiple microphones, sync them with timecode, and monitor audio before recording. You can also record high-quality video or audio directly to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote control multiple microphones
  • Start and stop recording
  • Audio monitoring
  • Timecode syncing
  • Record video or audio directly
  • Adjust recording settings
Features
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Control your Instamic remotely to capture the sound you love! Instamic Remote transforms your iPhone or iPad into an audio-video powerhouse. Remote control one or multiple microphones, keep them synced with Timecode and monitor the audio before recording. You can even record video or audio only directly to your mobile device at 48kHz. KEY FEATURES - Remote control multiple Instamics at once (up to 10) - Start and stop recording - Set up the input gain while recording - VU meter to monitor audio input - Adjust Recording Settings - Turn off Instamic wirelessly - Rename each device - Audio monitoring (pre-recording) - Lock button - LEDs on and off - Save Monitoring Session - Timecode Syncing (Atomos AirGlu, Tentacle Sync E, or Internal Time of the Day) SETTINGS Input Mode: 32-bit Float Mono (Instamic Pro Plus), 24-bit Mono, 24-bit Dual-Mono (Instamic Basic, Pro Mono and Stereo), 24-bit Stereo, M/S (Instamic Pro Stereo). Input Level: Manual or Automatic Sample Rate: 48kHz or 96kHz Time Remaining Battery Level Firmware Version Rename your device Turn it off wirelessly Switch to Handsfree Profile Mode. Auto LEDs mode Sleep Mode Take numbering Saving Monitoring Session Format #happyrecording #wearestorytellers #wearecreators Michele and the Instamic Team

About

CineTemp

This tool helps filmmakers and cinematographers measure color temperature and ND values using their iPhone camera. It offers real-time readings, a luminance histogram, and a library for saving shot notes and metadata to ensure color consistency.

Highlights
  • Color temperature readings via iPhone camera
  • ND calculation via iPhone camera
  • Real-time measurements with multiple lenses
  • Luminance histogram
  • Location-aware shot library
  • Scene comparison tools
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KEY FEATURES: • Approximate color temperature readings through your iPhone camera • Approximate ND calculation through your iPhone camera • Real-time values using wide, telephoto, and front-facing lenses • Luminance histogram • Location-aware shot library with custom notes and metadata • Scene comparison tools to assist with color consistency Perfect for: • Location scouting • Pre-production planning • On-set color adjustments • White balance optimization • Multi-camera coordination Created by filmmakers for filmmakers, CineTemp is designed to simplify your workflow and support your creative vision. While it’s not total replacement for dedicated hardware, CineTemp offers an intuitive way to make informed color decisions. The app seamlessly integrates with most iPhone cameras, and the customizable interface keeps essential tools at your fingertips. Save and organize your readings with automatic time, date, and location tagging to streamline your pre-production process. Join the creators using CineTemp to elevate their craft. Download now and explore an innovative approach to color temperature measurement.

Screenshots

Instamic Remote4 screens
CineTemp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CineTemp at 94% against Instamic Remote's 46%. CineTemp also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). Instamic Remote's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Instamic Remote is free to download; CineTemp costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instamic Remote ships an update every 5 months, CineTemp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Instamic Remote versus CineTemp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstamic RemoteCineTemp
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating—4.9 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#20 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInstamic Inc.TKNYE

Customer experience

Instamic Remote

Written reviews63 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative47.6%

CineTemp

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

None

Instamic Remote

No in-app purchases

None

CineTemp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Instamic Remote free?
Instamic Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CineTemp free?
CineTemp costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Instamic Remote or CineTemp have ads?
Neither Instamic Remote nor CineTemp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instamic Remote or CineTemp?
Instamic Remote ships an update every 5 months, and CineTemp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Instamic Remote was updated on September 18, 2026 and CineTemp on September 23, 2026.

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