Comparison

uSpectrumX vs Wavelength Optics Calculator

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Wavelength Optics Calculator

This utility app provides a collection of pre-built calculator formulas for common optical calculations. It's designed for quick and easy access to essential optical engineering tools.

Highlights
  • Pre-built calculator formulas
  • Popular optical calculations
  • Quick access tools
  • Designed for engineers
  • Useful for students
Features
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Contains pre-built calculator formulas for the popular optical calculations

Screenshots

uSpectrumX4 screens
Wavelength Optics Calculator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wavelength Optics Calculator at monthly against uSpectrumX's every 3 months. uSpectrumX's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uSpectrumX ships an update every 3 months, Wavelength Optics Calculator monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
uSpectrumX versus Wavelength Optics Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruSpectrumXWavelength Optics Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnited Power Research Technology CorporationWAVELENGTH OPTO-ELECTRONIC (S) PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

uSpectrumX

No in-app purchases

None

Wavelength Optics Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uSpectrumX free?
uSpectrumX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wavelength Optics Calculator free?
Wavelength Optics Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do uSpectrumX or Wavelength Optics Calculator have ads?
Neither uSpectrumX nor Wavelength Optics Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uSpectrumX or Wavelength Optics Calculator?
uSpectrumX ships an update every 3 months, and Wavelength Optics Calculator monthly. Most recently, uSpectrumX was updated on November 2, 2026 and Wavelength Optics Calculator on November 3, 2026.

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