Comparison

LI vs OSpectrometer

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

Head to head
About

LI

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Visible light spectrum analysis
  • RGB color value mapping
  • Wavelength selection and scanning
  • Front camera reflection sensing
  • Save and share results
  • Offline functionality
Features
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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/

Screenshots

LI4 screens
OSpectrometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OSpectrometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LI versus OSpectrometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLIOSpectrometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLI-COR BiosciencesNANO ELECTRONICS RESEARCH MUHENDISLIK ARASTIRMA GELISTIRME LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

LI

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OSpectrometer

Subscriptions2
  • month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • year3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is LI free?
LI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OSpectrometer free?
OSpectrometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LI or OSpectrometer have ads?
Neither LI nor OSpectrometer shows ads.

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