Comparison

OffShoot Solo vs CineTemp

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

Head to head
About

OffShoot Solo

Easily transfer files between your external drives and iOS devices. Features checksum verification and detailed transfer logs for secure and reliable data management.

Highlights
  • External disk file transfer
  • iPad and iPhone compatibility
  • Checksum verification
  • Transfer logs
  • Secure data management
Features
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Transfer files from external disks to and from your iPad and iPhone, with checksum verification and transfer logs.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

OffShoot Solo4 screens
CineTemp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CineTemp at 94% against OffShoot Solo's 30%. CineTemp also leads on price ($19.99 vs $49.99) and rating (4.9 vs 3.0). OffShoot Solo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

OffShoot Solo costs $49.99 and CineTemp $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CineTemp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CineTemp has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of OffShoot Solo's written reviews are positive against 94% of CineTemp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OffShoot Solo ships an update every 4 months, CineTemp every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
OffShoot Solo versus CineTemp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffShoot SoloCineTemp
Price$49.99$19.99 — better
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)4.9 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings329 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Sync FactoryTKNYE

Customer experience

OffShoot Solo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

CineTemp

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

None

OffShoot Solo

No in-app purchases

None

CineTemp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OffShoot Solo free?
OffShoot Solo costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CineTemp free?
CineTemp costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OffShoot Solo or CineTemp?
CineTemp is rated higher. OffShoot Solo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CineTemp averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.
Do OffShoot Solo or CineTemp have ads?
Neither OffShoot Solo nor CineTemp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OffShoot Solo or CineTemp?
OffShoot Solo ships an update every 4 months, and CineTemp every 3 weeks. Most recently, OffShoot Solo was updated on September 23, 2026 and CineTemp on September 23, 2026.

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