SpectralViewer, spectraView vs Vernier Graphical Analysis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpectralViewer, spectraView
Utilize your device's camera to capture and analyze spectrum images from a spectrometer. Measure spectral intensity, plot light distribution, and calibrate wavelength scales. Save your spectral data as images.
- Measure spectral intensity with device camera
- Analyze spectrum images
- Plot light intensity distribution
- Calibrate wavelength scales
- Save spectral plots as images
- Adjust plot scale
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By using iPhone or iPad camera, you can measure a spectral intensity of the light by a spectrum image from a spectrometer. Press camera > photo button to shoot a spectrum image dispersed by the spectrometer. If reflected light is observed, please be the in the area of the dark rectangle on the upper side of the camera screen. For iPadOS 13, open the Control Center and then tap the "Lock Orientation" button to avoid rotating the spectrum capture area. Press the graph button to show the light intensity distribution of the spectrum calculated by the camera image. The values of R, G and B are respectively calculated as the average value of the central quarter width of the spectral image. Adjust the intensity of the input light by, for example, narrowing the slit so that each color does not exceed the maximum value 255. The value of R+G+B is also plotted in black. You can change the plot scale of spectral intensity by <> button. By pressing the plot button, sliding the upper spectral image to the left and right, and entering two points with known wavelengths, you can plot the wavelength scale. If the R0 wavelength is set as reflected light (0 nm) and the R1 wavelength is set only for the first time, the wavelength scale is plotted only by setting the R0 wavelength after the second time. You can save the plot with wavelength scale as image. For the data to be stored, a filter was applied so as to smoothly connect the intensity curves of the sensitivity wavelength regions of R, G and B colors. Because it is very dangerous, please never see strong light such as the sun, and please do not put it in the iPhone's camera.
Vernier Graphical Analysis
This app allows science students to collect, graph, and analyze data from Vernier sensors. It supports various sensor types, offers multiple data collection modes, and provides powerful analysis tools like curve fitting and statistics. Data can be shared and exported for reports and further analysis.
- Multi-sensor data collection
- Various data collection modes
- Simultaneous graph display
- Data table view
- Curve fitting
- Statistical calculations
- Data export (.CSV)
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Graphical Analysis™ is a tool for science students to collect, graph, and analyze data from Vernier sensors. Sensor data-collection support: • Vernier Go Direct® sensors - with Bluetooth® wireless technology • Vernier Go Wireless® Heart Rate and Go Wireless Exercise Heart Rate monitors • Vernier LabQuest® sensors used with a LabQuest Stream interface Additional experiment options: • Data Sharing via Wi-Fi connection to LabQuest 2 or Logger Pro® 3 • Manual Entry Note: Sensor data collection and Data Sharing require the purchase of hardware from Vernier Science Education. Manual entry of data can be performed without a hardware purchase. For more information on Data Sharing, visit http://www.vernier.com/css Key Features - Data Collection • Multi-sensor data-collection support • Time Based, Event Based, Drop Counting, and Photogate data-collection modes • Configurable data-collection rate and duration for time-based data collection • Optional triggering of time-based data collection based on sensor value • Customizable unit display on supported sensors • Sensor calibrations • Option to zero and reverse sensor readings • Graph match feature for use with motion detectors • Manual entry of data from keyboard and clipboard Key Features - Data Analysis • Display one, two, or three graphs simultaneously • View data in a table or show a graph and table side-by-side • Draw Predictions on a graph to uncover misconceptions • Examine, interpolate/extrapolate, and select data • Use Tangent tool to show instantaneous rates of change of the data • Find area under a curve using the Integral tool • Apply Statistics calculations to find mean, min, max, and standard deviation • Perform curve fits, including linear, quadratic, natural exponent, and more • Add calculated columns based on existing data to linearize data or investigate related concepts Key Features - Collaboration and Sharing • Create text annotations and add graph titles • Export graphs and data for printing and inclusion in lab reports • Export data in .CSV format for analysis of data in spreadsheet software such as Excel, Google Sheets, and Numbers • Adjust font sizes for easier viewing when presenting to your class Vernier Science Education has over 35 years of experience in providing effective learning resources for understanding experimental data in science and math classrooms. Graphical Analysis 4 is a part of the extensive system of sensors, interfaces, and data-collection software from Vernier for science and STEM education.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SpectralViewer, spectraView at 3.8 against Vernier Graphical Analysis's 2.1. SpectralViewer, spectraView also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 32%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Vernier Graphical Analysis's advantage is ratings volume (527 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SpectralViewer, spectraView holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vernier Graphical Analysis has 527 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SpectralViewer, spectraView's written reviews are positive against 32% of Vernier Graphical Analysis's.
SpectralViewer, spectraView ships an update every 3 weeks, Vernier Graphical Analysis every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpectralViewer, spectraView | Vernier Graphical Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | 2.1 (527 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 32.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 527 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.2 — better | 17.7 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junichi Watanabe | Vernier Software & Technology |
Customer experience
SpectralViewer, spectraView
Vernier Graphical Analysis
Bugs and requests
SpectralViewer, spectraView
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Vernier Graphical Analysis
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Sensor data not accurately recorded
- Unexpected app behavior and strange visual effects
Requested features
3 requests- More stable and reliable performance
- Better compatibility with older devices
- Improved Bluetooth connectivity
In-app purchases
SpectralViewer, spectraView
No in-app purchases
Vernier Graphical Analysis
No in-app purchases
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