LI vs OSpectrometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LI
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The LI-180 is a user-friendly, handheld spectrometer from LI-COR Biosciences. Featuring a Wi-Fi enabled SD storage card, the LI-180 allows for remote control over the full range of measurement functions with the LI-180 Plus mobile app. Use the app with your iOS device to quickly and intuitively capture basic measurements like PAR (PPFD), basic variables, and spectrum graphs. With the LI-180 Plus mobile app, you can also configure continuous or timed captures, create custom views to see your variables of interest, and transfer data files from the spectrometer via email.
OSpectrometer
This app uses your device's camera and screen to perform basic optical spectroscopy. Analyze the visible light spectrum of objects, map light wavelengths to RGB values, and save or share your findings. It functions offline without external hardware.
- Visible light spectrum analysis
- RGB color value mapping
- Wavelength selection and scanning
- Front camera reflection sensing
- Save and share results
- Offline functionality
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Optical spectroscopy in the visible light spectrum is a commonly used tool in different fields such as health, manufacturing, art, and forensic research. OSpectrometer implements basic spectrometer functions using the built-in camera and screen without requiring external devices or programs. - Visible light spectrum is transformed and mapped to a function that generates RGB (Red Green Blue) color values - A specific light wavelength can be selected and used to illuminate a desired target (i.e., close to the screen) - The whole spectrum or a specific part of the spectrum can be selected and scanned - Front camera is used to sense the reflection from the target object - Consistent and repeatable reflection/absorption amplitude with respect to the color spectrum - The result can be saved and shared - Works offline, no need to connect to any network or internet Privacy-policy: https://software.nanorescenter.com/osprectrometer-privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LI at none against OSpectrometer's 2. LI also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. OSpectrometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LI asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | LI | OSpectrometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LI-COR Biosciences | NANO ELECTRONICS RESEARCH MUHENDISLIK ARASTIRMA GELISTIRME LIMITED SIRKETI |
In-app purchases
LI
No in-app purchases
OSpectrometer
- month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- year3 Days trial$9.991 Year








