uSpectrum PAR vs Apparent Water Heater Install
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Apparent Water Heater Install
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Apparent Water Heater Install is your all-in-one solution for efficient and reliable water heater installations of Apparent EXEL water heaters. Specifically designed for professional installers, yet remains accessible to customers. The app simplifies the entire setup process— from connecting the heater to Wi-Fi to setting temperature preferences— ensuring quick, hassle-free installations and allowing you to focus on what matters most: quality service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Apparent Water Heater Install at every 2 months against uSpectrum PAR's every 8 months. uSpectrum PAR's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
uSpectrum PAR ships an update every 8 months, Apparent Water Heater Install every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | uSpectrum PAR | Apparent Water Heater Install |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | United Power Research Technology Corporation | Apparent Inc. |
In-app purchases
uSpectrum PAR
No in-app purchases
Apparent Water Heater Install
No in-app purchases
Questions
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