# Illuminati Meter vs CineTemp

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CineTemp at 94% against Illuminati Meter's 38%. CineTemp also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Illuminati Meter's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CineTemp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Illuminati Meter's written reviews are positive against 94% of CineTemp's.

Illuminati Meter ships an update every 3 months, CineTemp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Illuminati Meter | CineTemp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illuminati-meter/id1320784194/reviews) | **[4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinetemp/id6738967033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 29 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Datacolor Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432310628) | [TKNYE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783198959) |

## What reviewers say

### Illuminati Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illuminati-meter/id1320784194)

This app connects to a wireless light and color meter via Bluetooth, displaying exposure, color temperature, and other light data on your smartphone. It helps photographers and videographers set accurate exposure and white balance for various camera types and lighting conditions.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity to IM100 meter, Displays exposure and color temperature, Supports still and video camera settings, Color filter libraries for gel selection, Strobe lighting metering, Monitors multiple light sources, Reports illuminance and chromaticity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CineTemp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinetemp/id6738967033)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #186 Top Paid (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Illuminati Meter free?

Illuminati Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CineTemp free?

CineTemp costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Illuminati Meter or CineTemp?

CineTemp is rated higher. Illuminati Meter averages 3.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while CineTemp averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do Illuminati Meter or CineTemp have ads?

Neither Illuminati Meter nor CineTemp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Illuminati Meter or CineTemp?

Illuminati Meter ships an update every 3 months, and CineTemp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Illuminati Meter was updated on October 14, 2026 and CineTemp on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*