Buff Flash Control vs CineTemp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buff Flash Control
Control your lighting setups remotely from your phone. Adjust flash and modeling lamp power, save custom setups, and update firmware for compatible units. Designed for photographers using specific hardware.
- Smart remote control for flash units
- Adjust power output
- Control modeling lamps
- Save and recall lighting setups
- Firmware updates for LINK800WS
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The Buff Flash Control app was created to help photographers take control of their lighting setups directly from their phone. - KEY FEATURES - SMART REMOTE CONTROL Use the HUB remote to find Paul C. Buff, Inc. flash units in your setup. Once added to your setup, you can control the power outputs of both the flash and modeling lamp, turn them on/off directly from your phone, and save your setups for future use. LINK800WS FIRMWARE UPDATES Update the firmware of the LINK800WS Flash Unit directly from the app using the HUB remote. *Note: The Buff Flash Control app is only compatible with the Paul C. Buff, Inc. HUB remote and Paul C. Buff, Inc. flash units (AlienBees and newer). At this time this app is only capable of controlling the flash and model light outputs and saving lighting setups. Additional features are in development and will be released periodically.
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 Buff Flash Control's 0%. CineTemp also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Buff Flash Control's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Buff Flash Control 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 — 7 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Buff Flash Control's written reviews are positive against 94% of CineTemp's.
Buff Flash Control ships an update every 2 months, CineTemp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buff Flash Control | CineTemp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 2.4 (7 ratings) | 4.9 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 93.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #12 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul C. Buff, Inc. | TKNYE |
Customer experience
Buff Flash Control
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In-app purchases
Buff Flash Control
No in-app purchases
CineTemp
No in-app purchases
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