Comparison

Spectra Precision Laser Remote vs Trimble Perspective Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Spectra Precision Laser Remote

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The Laser Remote App controls your Spectra Precision Laser. It is easy and intuitive to use. Use your smart device to have a large graphical interface on hand to change settings, rotation speed, or grade value of your laser when the feature is available in your laser. The Spectra Precision Laser Remote App connects to the GL1425C, HV1305C, HV1305GC, and LL1505C directly. The products LL300S, HV302(G), GL412N, GL422N, GL612N, GL622N, GL622IR, UL633N, DG613(G), and DG813 require the ST805 for Bluetooth® connectivity.

About

Trimble Perspective Mobile

Operate and manage data from Trimble X7 and X9 3D Laser Scanners directly from your mobile device. Connect wirelessly to set scan parameters, control operations, and review captured data in the field.

Highlights
  • Connect to Trimble X7/X9 scanners
  • Manage projects
  • Set scan and image parameters
  • Control scan operations
  • Review data in the field
  • Automatic scanner connection
Features
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The application is used to connect to the Trimble X7 and X9 3D Laser Scanners to operate the instrument and manage scans. The application demands a one-time Trimble ID sign-in for the user to get into the application, if the user is an existing Trimble user, they can use their Trimble ID credentials to log in. New users can create an account and sign in to the application. To use this application, the Trimble X7/X9 must be powered ON and available within the Wi-Fi range of the mobile device. First time application requests the user to connect to the scanner wifi from iPhone wifi settings with the password given to them. Upon successful connection, the user will be taken into the application home screen and be able to access various features in the app. Features include: Manage projects, set scan and image parameters, control scan operations, and review data in the field. From the second launch onwards, the application will try to connect to the scanner wifi automatically with previously connected Scanner Wi-Fi SSID with a pre-configured Wi-Fi password, this enables the user to quickly access the scanner features through the application.

Screenshots

Spectra Precision Laser Remote4 screens
Trimble Perspective Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spectra Precision Laser Remote at every 2 months against Trimble Perspective Mobile's every 5 months. 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

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

Spectra Precision Laser Remote ships an update every 2 months, Trimble Perspective Mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Spectra Precision Laser Remote versus Trimble Perspective Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectra Precision Laser RemoteTrimble Perspective Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpectra Precision (usa) LLCTrimble Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Spectra Precision Laser Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Trimble Perspective Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spectra Precision Laser Remote free?
Spectra Precision Laser Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trimble Perspective Mobile free?
Trimble Perspective Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spectra Precision Laser Remote or Trimble Perspective Mobile have ads?
Neither Spectra Precision Laser Remote nor Trimble Perspective Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spectra Precision Laser Remote or Trimble Perspective Mobile?
Spectra Precision Laser Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Trimble Perspective Mobile every 5 months. Most recently, Spectra Precision Laser Remote was updated on September 15, 2026 and Trimble Perspective Mobile on September 16, 2026.

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