ARC II vs CineTemp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ARC II
Control your Arc II unit to capture professional videos and time-lapses. Features automatic face tracking, manual video control with keyframes, and real-time remote operation. Easily set up time-lapses and trigger your camera's shutter.
- Automatic Face Tracking
- Manual Video Control with Keyframes
- Real-time Remote Control
- Time-Lapse Setup
- Camera Shutter Triggering
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Use this app to control your Arc II unit to capture incredible videos and time-lapses. There are multiple modes to choose from depending on what you’re filming. Automatic Face Tracking - Get in the frame and start filming. Arc II tracks your movement and keeps you in the shot. Change the framing, tracking speed, and even loop your slider for interview shots. Note: this mode requires you to mount your phone to your camera. See our website for the Camera Phone Mount. Video Mode - Use the intuitive trackpads to setup your move. Create keyframes to adjust up to 4 axis of movement. Remote Control - Use the trackpads to control Arc II and your Rhino Slider in real time. Loop your slider when you want to focus on nailing your pan/tilt move. You can lock off individual axis for more precise control and even change the sensitivity of the pad. Time-Lapse - Setup a time-lapse in minutes with the easy-to-use controls. Arc II can also trigger your camera’s shutter to eliminate motion blur. Note: shutter triggering requires a shutter release cable that can be purchased on our website.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CineTemp at 94% against ARC II's 0%. CineTemp also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.4) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). ARC II's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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ARC II 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 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ARC II's written reviews are positive against 94% of CineTemp's.
ARC II ships an update every 10 days, CineTemp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARC II | CineTemp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 2.4 (18 ratings) | 4.9 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 93.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #22 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rhino Camera Gear | TKNYE |
Customer experience
ARC II
CineTemp
In-app purchases
ARC II
No in-app purchases
CineTemp
No in-app purchases
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