Comparison

Epson Spectrometer vs Mini Spectrometer (NIR)

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Mini Spectrometer (NIR)

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Epson Spectrometer4 screens
Mini Spectrometer (NIR)4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Epson Spectrometer versus Mini Spectrometer (NIR): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpson SpectrometerMini Spectrometer (NIR)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiko Epson Corporationams AG

In-app purchases

None

Epson Spectrometer

No in-app purchases

None

Mini Spectrometer (NIR)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Epson Spectrometer free?
Epson Spectrometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mini Spectrometer (NIR) free?
Mini Spectrometer (NIR) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Epson Spectrometer or Mini Spectrometer (NIR) have ads?
Neither Epson Spectrometer nor Mini Spectrometer (NIR) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epson Spectrometer or Mini Spectrometer (NIR)?
Epson Spectrometer ships an update every 3 months, and Mini Spectrometer (NIR) every 2 months. Most recently, Epson Spectrometer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Mini Spectrometer (NIR) on May 16, 2026.

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