Spectro by Variable vs Kwots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spectro by Variable
This app enables color professionals to precisely measure, match, and communicate color data using connected devices. Access extensive color libraries and analyze spectral curves for accurate results anytime, anywhere.
- Scan, match, and compare colors
- View spectral curves and LAB values
- Access extensive brand color libraries
- Analyze colors under multiple light sources
- Store and export scan data
- Create and store color standards
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Now Available: Spectro by Variable + Pantone® Color Subscription by Variable. Users are now able to access more than 16,500 Pantone colors directly through the Spectro by Variable app when they subscribe to a Pantone Color Subscription within. Created with frictionless color communication in mind, the Spectro by Variable app connects to the Spectro 1 and Spectro 1 Pro devices, allowing color professionals to achieve professional-grade color matches and view deep color data anytime, anywhere. About the Spectro 1 and Spectro 1 Pro Devices: Spectro 1 is a compact, affordable color measurement tool for accurately measuring and communicating color at the professional and industrial level. Using patented technology, the Spectro units are true spectrophotometers that deliver accuracy and repeatability comparable to expensive benchtop spectrophotometers—for a fraction of the price. Features: Scan, match, and compare colors View spectral curves for scanned colors Achieve exact matches with spectral curve and LAB values Have access to dozens of brands like Behr, Benjamin Moore, Dulux, PPG, Sherwin-Williams in the palm of your hand View matches under four different light sources including A, F2, D50, and D65 (Incandescent, fluorescent, horizon, and noon daylight) Include 2 & 10 degree observations Store scans and scan data Export scan history, inspection history, and saved colors Save and export spectral curve data in 10 nm increments between 400-700 nm Create and store standards through the Saved Colors features Supports multiple dE formulas And much more!
Kwots
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Some quotes change how you think. Kwots helps you collect them, understand them, and actually live them: with AI that goes deeper than any quote app you've tried. SAVE QUOTES FROM ANYWHERE: Take a screenshot from any app, share directly with Kwots , and it will pull out the quote and author for you. DISCOVER WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED: A fresh mix of timeless wisdom and AI-inspired originals across Stoicism, Motivation, Love, Wisdom, and more. MORNING BREW. YOUR DAILY RITUAL: Start each day with quotes curated just for you. A two-minute morning habit that sticks. AI'S TAKE. GO BEYOND THE WORDS: Tap any quote for a thoughtful reflection. Then go deeper: a fictional story that brings it to life, three steps to apply the wisdom today, or a completely different angle you hadn't considered. Listen aloud in a warm, natural voice. FIND MORE OF WHAT MOVES YOU: Loved a quote? Get similar ones instantly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kwots at none against Spectro by Variable's 5. Spectro by Variable's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Spectro by Variable sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Kwots asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spectro by Variable ships an update every 3 weeks, Kwots every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spectro by Variable | Kwots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (118 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 118 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Variable Technologies LLC | Aviv Nahon |
In-app purchases
Spectro by Variable
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Monthly$15.991 Month
- Quality Control Module1 Month trial$75.001 Month
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- Annual$99.991 Year
- Annual$149.991 Year
Kwots
No in-app purchases
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