Comparison

uSpectrum PAR vs SANlight

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

Head to head
About

uSpectrum PAR

This application connects wirelessly to a handheld spectral PAR meter, allowing remote analysis and configuration of light sources. It displays detailed spectral data, light source information, and absorption metrics, with options to save and share measurements.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth connection
  • Remote light source analysis
  • Save captured data
  • Display spectrum and CIE diagrams
  • View light source metrics (LUX, CCT, CRI)
  • Share measured data via email
Features
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uSpectrum PAR is a wireless controller application for UPRtek handheld Spectral PAR Meter which provides 6 main features, namely Basic, Spectrum, PPFD Spectrum, CIE1931, CIE1976, and, CRI. Supported Devices ・PG200N (≧ FW Ver.1.1.0.B25) # uSpectrum PAR will continuously add more supported devices in the future. Connect to Handheld Spectral PAR Meter via Bluetooth ・To remotely analyze light source target. ・To remotely configure the "Integration Mode" of device ・To save the captured data of device. More Features ・To show Spectrum, PPFD Spectrum, CIE1931, CIE1976, CRI diagram of the data(*.xls), which was generated from UPRTek handheld spectral PAR meter. ・To see more information of light source, such as LUX, CCT, CRI, x, y, λp, and λpV. ・To see more information of absorption of light source, such as PPFD, PFD, PFD-R, PFD-G, and, PFD-B. ・To share the measured data via email.

About

SANlight

Features
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The SANlight app to control the brightness of SANlight grow LEDs connected to a Bluetooth dimmer. Please note: You'll need a dimmable SANlight LED lamp connected to a SANlight dimmer to make use of this app. For feedback and support please use the "Contact Support" button on the Information screen.

Screenshots

uSpectrum PAR4 screens
SANlight3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: uSpectrum PAR at 9.0 against SANlight's 14.0. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uSpectrum PAR ships an update every 8 months, SANlight every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
uSpectrum PAR versus SANlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruSpectrum PARSANlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnited Power Research Technology CorporationMartin Anker

In-app purchases

None

uSpectrum PAR

No in-app purchases

None

SANlight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uSpectrum PAR free?
uSpectrum PAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SANlight free?
SANlight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do uSpectrum PAR or SANlight have ads?
Neither uSpectrum PAR nor SANlight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uSpectrum PAR or SANlight?
uSpectrum PAR ships an update every 8 months, and SANlight every 6 months. Most recently, uSpectrum PAR was updated on September 16, 2026 and SANlight on September 23, 2026.

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