Epson Spectrometer vs Mini Spectrometer (NIR)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Epson Spectrometer
This utility app enables precise color measurement of indoor and outdoor materials using a compatible spectrophotometer. It allows users to manage, compare, and adjust colors, and even check printer color reproduction capabilities.
- Portable color measurement
- Import measurement data via Bluetooth
- Manage colors as reference colors
- Compare colors to Color Collections
- Check printer color reproduction
- Adjust color measurements
- Create custom Color Collections
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This is a dedicated app for the Epson SD-10 spectrophotometer. [Features] - The portable, compact, and easy to use SD-10 partnered with this app allows you to not only measure the color of indoor printed materials and Color Collections, but also measure outdoor signs and bulletin boards. - You can import measurement data to the app without complicated cable connections. - You can manage the colors imported to your app as reference colors, inspect them by comparing with a Color Collection, and check if the colors can be reproduced by the printer you are using. [Main Features] Color measurement: - Epson's original sensing technology realizes high-precision color measurement with a single tap in this app. Display: - Displays the measured colors in a variety of color spaces (Lab, LCh, RGB, CMYK, and LRV). - Searches and displays approximate colors from the PANTONE® Color Collection provided with this app. - Suggests colors that harmonize with the measured color. Comparison: - Compares measured colors to a Color Collection to determine the color difference. - Determines if the measured color can be reproduced by the printer you are using. Adjust: - Adjust color measurements to create a different color. Manage: - Add a variety of information (favorites, location, photos, and notes) to measured colors. - Create Color Collections (Color Palettes) to suit your needs. Linking features: - Create Color Swatch and Color Book files that can be imported into Adobe® Illustrator® and Photoshop®. [Notes] - The Epson SD-10 spectrophotometer is required to use this app. - This app connects to the SD-10 by Bluetooth®. - Emails such as "Send emails to developers" will be used for future service improvements. Unfortunately, we cannot reply to individual inquiries.
Mini Spectrometer (NIR)
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General purpose spectral NIR sensor for measurement wavelength range from 750 nm to 1050nm (AS7421 64-channel NIR spectrometer-on-chip and 6 number of SFH 4737 broadband NIR LEDs) with Bluetooth enabled and battery powered design. Features: - Miniaturized reflectance/absorbance spectral analysis and material identification in NIR range. - Included chemometric models for BRIX (sweetness/tartness), Dry Matter (firmness/freshness) in Apples/Kiwi fruits & cocoa quantification of chocolate bars. - Default ADC Settings: LED Current = 50mA, AS7421 Sensor Gain = 6 (for all 64 channels), Integration Time = 500ms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mini Spectrometer (NIR) at 14.4 against Epson Spectrometer's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Epson Spectrometer ships an update every 3 months, Mini Spectrometer (NIR) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Epson Spectrometer | Mini Spectrometer (NIR) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seiko Epson Corporation | ams AG |
In-app purchases
Epson Spectrometer
No in-app purchases
Mini Spectrometer (NIR)
No in-app purchases
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