Comparison

Spectro by Variable vs Asset Solutions

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Asset Solutions

Features
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Asset Solutions is an app designed to hold inventory and keep tracking of your items.

Screenshots

Spectro by Variable4 screens
Asset Solutions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Asset Solutions at none against Spectro by Variable's 5. Spectro by Variable's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Spectro by Variable sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Asset Solutions asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spectro by Variable ships an update every 3 weeks, Asset Solutions fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spectro by Variable versus Asset Solutions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectro by VariableAsset Solutions
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVariable Technologies LLCNathan Turcich

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Spectro by Variable

Subscriptions5
  • 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
None

Asset Solutions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spectro by Variable free?
Spectro by Variable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Asset Solutions free?
Asset Solutions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spectro by Variable or Asset Solutions have ads?
Neither Spectro by Variable nor Asset Solutions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spectro by Variable or Asset Solutions?
Spectro by Variable ships an update every 3 weeks, and Asset Solutions fortnightly. Most recently, Spectro by Variable was updated on October 5, 2026 and Asset Solutions on September 26, 2026.

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