Comparison

Freefly Ember vs LightTemp

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

Head to head
About

Freefly Ember

Control your Freefly Ember camera wirelessly from your iOS or iPadOS device. Adjust settings, review footage instantly, and export your best shots with ease. The app mirrors your camera's on-screen interface for a seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera connection
  • Live preview
  • Remote camera settings adjustment
  • Instant video playback
  • Export selected video clips
  • Synced user interface
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Introducing remote wireless control for your Freefly Ember on iOS and iPadOS. Quickly adjust your camera settings, enjoy instant playback, and easily export your favorite shots, all directly from the app. The Ember app replicates all camera controls available on the on-camera UI, providing a cohesive and intuitive experience. Any changes made on your camera are reflected in the app instantly, ensuring you're always in full control. Key Features: Wireless Connection: Connect the app to your Freely Ember camera via the camera’s WiFi network to view live preview and control your camera settings. Instant Playback: Replay your shots instantly, allowing you to check and perfect your videos on the go. Export: Specify in/out points on videos and transfer your shots directly from the camera to your device with a few simple taps. Synced UI: Changes made on your camera are instantly mirrored on the app for a seamless experience. Video playback requires a device that supports ProRes decoding: iPhone 13 and newer iPad Mini 6th generation and newer iPad Pro 12.9” 5th generation and newer iPad Pro 11” 3rd generation and newer iPad Air 5th generation and newer Ensure your device's compatibility for the best experience.

About

LightTemp

Features
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LightTemp turns your smartphone into a professional on-set tool: measure light, understand it, and keep it consistent across the whole shoot – no expensive hardware required. Built by a filmmaker, for filmmakers. ◆ REAL-TIME KELVIN & TINT Point your camera at a light source and instantly read color temperature (Kelvin) and green-magenta tint. Tap the image to measure that exact spot (double-tap = center). Perfect for scouting and quick lighting checks. ◆ CAMERA WB RECOMMENDATION LightTemp tells you exactly what to dial into your camera – the measured value IS your white balance. ◆ LIGHTING RATIO (LIGHTING DESIGN) Measure Key, Fill, Back and Background one by one – the app computes the contrast ratios in stops (e.g. 4:1). Turn "reading a number" into "designing your lighting". ◆ GEL CALCULATOR Pick source + target white point – the app calculates the right CTO/CTB gel using real mired math, including combining large corrections. ◆ SHOOT SETUP & SHOT MATCH (CONTINUITY) Set your cine camera once (model, EI, fps, shutter angle). Save each scene as a full snapshot – Kelvin, tint, lighting ratio, flicker note and your camera values – and reproduce the lighting exactly on the next shooting day. Export as PDF. ◆ CONTINUITY RADAR Anchor the current light and the app warns you – with a banner and haptic – the moment color temperature or tint drifts, with a correction tip to get back. Keeps your look consistent across takes. ◆ MULTI-POINT DEVICE CALIBRATION Calibrate LightTemp with several reference points into a precise correction curve – maximum accuracy on your exact device. ◆ AUTOMATIC LIGHT SOURCE DETECTION Recognizes Tungsten, LED, HMI, daylight, candlelight or fluorescent – including a flicker warning (banding risk). ◆ PRO SCOPES • Histogram – brightness distribution • Waveform – luminance across the image width • RGB Parade – red/green/blue separately for a quick white-balance check ◆ FALSE COLOR & ZEBRA Exposure overlays like on professional monitors – correct skin tones, clipping and overexposed areas at a glance. Plus a live exposure assistant. ◆ GOLDEN & BLUE HOUR Calculates the sun's position from your location with a countdown to the next phase – for scouting. ◆ MORE TOOLS • Live camera data: ISO, shutter, aperture, FPS • Pinch-to-zoom • Freeze to lock the value • Customizable tool bar • Kelvin alarm (vibrates at target value) • Four languages: English, German, French, Spanish PRIVACY All data stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. Note: Accuracy depends on your device's camera; use the calibration for best results. LightTemp is an assistive tool and does not replace a calibrated hardware light meter for the most demanding use.

Screenshots

Freefly Ember4 screens
LightTemp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Freefly Ember at Free against LightTemp's $5.99. Freefly Ember also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Freefly Ember is free to download; LightTemp costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Freefly Ember versus LightTemp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreefly EmberLightTemp
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFREEFLY SYSTEMS INC.DOMINIC WALSER

In-app purchases

None

Freefly Ember

No in-app purchases

None

LightTemp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Freefly Ember free?
Freefly Ember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LightTemp free?
LightTemp costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Freefly Ember or LightTemp have ads?
Neither Freefly Ember nor LightTemp shows ads.

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