Comparison

Mini Spectrometer (NIR) vs Light Spectrometer Wavelength

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

Head to head
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.

About

Light Spectrometer Wavelength

This application analyzes light to determine its dominant wavelength in nanometers, frequency in terahertz, and period length in femtoseconds. It provides real-time measurements and allows users to save their findings with notes. The app is designed for measuring colored light sources.

Highlights
  • Measures dominant wavelength (nm)
  • Measures frequency (THz)
  • Measures period length (fs)
  • Real-time measurement
  • Save measurements with notes
  • Optional calibration
Features
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Measures light spectrum to determine the dominant wavelength in nm, frequency in THz and period length in fs. DOMINANT WAVELENGTH Dominant wavelength is a concept commonly used in the field of color science and perception. It refers to the wavelength of light that appears most prominent or dominant in a given color mixture or light source. In other words, it is the wavelength that our eyes perceive as the primary color in a mixture of different wavelengths. For light with only one wavelength, such as the light from a colored LED, the dominant wavelength corresponds to the wavelength of that light. KEY FEATURES • High accuracy • Real-time measurement • Measures light wavelength in nanometers (nm) • Measures light frequency in terahertz (Thz) • Measures light period length in femtoseconds (fs) • Easy to use • Save measurements with notes • Supports 40 languages, including english • Optional calibration for enhanced precision MEASURING 1. Find a white surface, such as a plain piece of white paper 2. Point your camera at the surface illuminated by your target light source 3. The app gives you accurate measurements in real-time LIMITATIONS Smartphone cameras have limitations when it comes to distinguishing between different very short, or very long wavelengths. More specifically, on many devices the accuracy below 465 nm and above 610 nm is very limited. This is due to the physical camera sensors in the devices. An automatic warning appears on the screen for these short and long wavelengths. WHITE LIGHT Note that is not meaningful to measure the dominant wavelength of white light as white light consists of a wide range of wavelengths, with no wavelength dominating. This app is made for measuring colored light. If you are interested in determining the color temperature of white light, please instead use our popular White Balance Kelvin Meter app. COLOR OF SURFACES If you want to measure the color of a surface or material, rather than of light, please instead use our popular Colorimeter Camera Color Meter app. Privacy Policy, https://spectrometer.contechity.com/pp.html End User License Agreement, https://spectrometer.contechity.com/eula.html CONTACT I value your feedback. Email me at apps@contechity.com with any suggestions or questions. Download the Spectrometer now!

Screenshots

Mini Spectrometer (NIR)4 screens
Light Spectrometer Wavelength4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini Spectrometer (NIR) at none against Light Spectrometer Wavelength's 7. On price, update cadence, 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. Light Spectrometer Wavelength sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Mini Spectrometer (NIR) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mini Spectrometer (NIR) versus Light Spectrometer Wavelength: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini Spectrometer (NIR)Light Spectrometer Wavelength
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (92 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—92 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerams AGContechity AB

In-app purchases

None

Mini Spectrometer (NIR)

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Light Spectrometer Wavelength

Subscriptions3
  • Full Access7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Full access14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Full access$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full access4 variants$6.99

Questions

Is Mini Spectrometer (NIR) free?
Mini Spectrometer (NIR) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Spectrometer Wavelength free?
Light Spectrometer Wavelength is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mini Spectrometer (NIR) or Light Spectrometer Wavelength have ads?
Neither Mini Spectrometer (NIR) nor Light Spectrometer Wavelength shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mini Spectrometer (NIR) or Light Spectrometer Wavelength?
Mini Spectrometer (NIR) ships an update every 2 months, and Light Spectrometer Wavelength every 2 months. Most recently, Mini Spectrometer (NIR) was updated on May 16, 2026 and Light Spectrometer Wavelength on September 22, 2026.

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