Comparison

Syrp vs CineTemp

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

Head to head
About

Syrp

This app enables wireless control of motion control devices for filmmaking and photography. It supports multiple devices for complex shots, offers tutorials, and allows camera setting adjustments. Ideal for both beginners and professionals.

Highlights
  • Wireless device control
  • Multi-axis motion sync
  • Keyframe motion setup
  • Camera setting control
  • Panorama and turntable modes
  • Time-lapse customization
  • Live axis control
Features
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Connect wirelessly to a Syrp motion control product with the Syrp App, a beautifully simple mobile app that accommodates both beginners through to experienced filmmakers and photographers. The app is extremely easy to use and allows you to sync multiple devices together for shooting motion control of up to 3-axis. Also included are quick setup tutorials and help screens to help make sure you are up and running as quickly as possible. Compatibility. Motion Control: Genie Mini, Genie Micro, Genie Mini II, Genie II Linear, Genie II Pan Tilt and Genie One. Cameras: Compatible with 100's of cameras including mirror-less, DSLR's, video cameras and smartphones. Refer to specific motion control product details for more. Features in the current release: - Motion time-lapse and video - Keyframe motion setup - Bounce back for video (repeat) - Control camera settings like ISO, Shutter and Aperture from the app when connected via USB. Check camera compatibility at syrp.co - Multi-row Panorama for high resolution 'Gigapixel' images - Turntable mode for automating product photography and videography - Stop Motion - HDR support - Time-lapse: Customize move shoot delay, interval, record time and playback time - Set time-lapse movement to move-shoot-move or continuous movement - Save your own presets or select from our built-in options - Set your ease in / ease out for smoothly ramping movement - Quick Setup modes for simpler timelapse and video moves - Live Drive mode for live axis control using the built-in app joystick - Regular free firmware upgrades for new features

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

Syrp4 screens
CineTemp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CineTemp at 94% against Syrp's 15%. CineTemp also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.7) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). Syrp's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CineTemp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Syrp's written reviews are positive against 94% of CineTemp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Syrp ships an update monthly, CineTemp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Syrp versus CineTemp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyrpCineTemp
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating1.7 (37 ratings)4.9 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.5% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better29
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSyrp LimitedTKNYE

Customer experience

Syrp

All ratings35 ratings
Positive17.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive14.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative80.6%

CineTemp

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

In-app purchases

None

Syrp

No in-app purchases

None

CineTemp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Syrp free?
Syrp 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, Syrp or CineTemp?
CineTemp is rated higher. Syrp averages 1.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while CineTemp averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.
Do Syrp or CineTemp have ads?
Neither Syrp nor CineTemp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Syrp or CineTemp?
Syrp ships an update monthly, and CineTemp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Syrp was updated on October 17, 2026 and CineTemp on October 19, 2026.

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