uSpectrumX vs LI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
uSpectrumX
This application connects wirelessly to a handheld spectrometer to remotely analyze light sources. It displays detailed spectral data, light source information, and allows for data saving and sharing.
- Wireless Wi-Fi connection to spectrometer
- Remote light source analysis
- Spectrum, CIE1931, CIE1976, CRI, TM-30 diagrams
- Detailed light source information (LUX, CCT, CRI)
- Save and share captured data
- Open UPRTek .xls files
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uSpectrumX is a wireless controller application for UPRTek handheld spectrometer which provides 6 main features, namely Basic, Spectrum, CIE1931, CIE1976, CRI, and TM-30. Supported Devices ・MK350S Premium (≧ FW Ver.1.1.0.B24) ・MK350N Premium (≧ FW Ver.1.1.1.B6) # uSpectrumX will continuously add more supported devices in the future. Connect to Handheld Spectrometer via Wi-Fi ・To remotely analyze light source target. ・To remotely configure the "Integration Mode" of device ・To remotely run "Dark Calibration" of device. ・To save the captured data of device. More Features ・To show Spectrum, CIE1931, CIE1976, CRI, TM-30 diagram of the data(*.xls), which was generated from UPRTek handheld spectrometer. ・To see more detail information of light source, such as LUX, CCT, CRI, x, y, λp, and λpV. ・To share the measured data via email. ・To choose uSpectrumX to open UPRTek xls file from other apps.
LI
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The LI-180 is a user-friendly, handheld spectrometer from LI-COR Biosciences. Featuring a Wi-Fi enabled SD storage card, the LI-180 allows for remote control over the full range of measurement functions with the LI-180 Plus mobile app. Use the app with your iOS device to quickly and intuitively capture basic measurements like PAR (PPFD), basic variables, and spectrum graphs. With the LI-180 Plus mobile app, you can also configure continuous or timed captures, create custom views to see your variables of interest, and transfer data files from the spectrometer via email.
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Verdict
uSpectrumX and LI are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | uSpectrumX | LI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | United Power Research Technology Corporation | LI-COR Biosciences |
In-app purchases
uSpectrumX
No in-app purchases
LI
No in-app purchases
