Cyanometer vs Spectrum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cyanometer
Measure the intensity of blue in the sky to understand atmospheric conditions. Save scans with location and time data for comparison across different places. Offers modern, historical, and custom color scales.
- Measure sky blueness intensity
- Modern, Saussure, and custom scales
- Save scans with date, time, and location
- Compare sky conditions across locations
- Privacy-focused, no external data processing
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The original cyanometer was invented by the Genevan physicist and Alpine explorer Horace-Bénédict de Saussure (* 17 February 1740 in Conches; † 22 January 1799) in 1789. It is an instrument for measuring 'blueness', specifically the colour intensity of blue sky. With the measurement it is possible to draw conclusions from the constitution of the atmosphere: the bluer the sky the less the water vapor. Saussures cyanometer consisted out of 53 parts of a circular ring ranging from white over different grades of blue to black (Saussure used Prussian blue). Saussure used his cyanometer for measurements in Geneva, Chamonix und on the Mont Blanc. Alexander von Humboldt used a cyanometer on his expedition to America (1799 - 1804). You can use our Cyanometer in three modes: The modern scale uses distinct grades of blue starting with clear white up to black. The Saussure scale shall give an idea about the colors from Saussures original cyanometer. With the user defined scale own scans of blue skies can be added to an own colored circular ring - an own cyanometer. Each scan is saved inside the app containing information about date, time and locality. So it is possible to compare scans of blue skies from different locations. Privacy notice: No data will be saved or processed outside the app.
Spectrum
A minimalist weather app and widget for iOS that visually represents forecasts using color and clarity. It offers an AI-assisted summary to highlight essential information and allows for personalization of displayed data and units. Enjoy core features for free, with an option to upgrade for more.
- Visual weather forecasts
- Home screen widgets
- Apple Watch app & complications
- AI-assisted summaries
- Personalizable data and units
- Privacy-focused data handling
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A minimal, beautifully designed weather app & widget for iOS. Spectrum Weather turns complex forecasts into something you can understand instantly - through color, clarity and intelligent simplicity. Core Features: - Today & Week at a Glance: See the day and the week in one clear view. Colorful bars transform weather data into an intuitive visual forecast. - Home Screen Widgets: Bring the forecast to life on your Home Screen with clean, glanceable widgets designed for everyday use. - Apple Watch App & Complications: Check the forecast right on your wrist. - Intelligent by Design: To keep things simple, the app highlights what truly matters. An AI-assisted summary helps you focus on what’s relevant - without clutter. - Personalizable: Show or hide specific data and choose your preferred units to match your style. - Privacy First: Your data stays yours. No information is shared with the developer, Apple, or third parties. Enjoy the essentials for free - go Premium to unlock the full spectrum. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://simonappstudios.tumblr.com/post/125578864606/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Spectrum at Free against Cyanometer's $0.99. Spectrum also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 39 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 25%). Cyanometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On 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
Spectrum is free to download; Cyanometer costs $0.99 up front. Spectrum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cyanometer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cyanometer ships an update every 39 months, Spectrum every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cyanometer | Spectrum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #187 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan-Hendrik von Kuick | Simon Storz |
Customer experience
Cyanometer
Spectrum
In-app purchases
Cyanometer
No in-app purchases
Spectrum
- Spectrum Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Spectrum Premium Yearly$17.991 Year









