Comparison

LightSpectrum Pro vs COLBOR STUDIO

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

Head to head
About

LightSpectrum Pro

Measure light source color temperature and spectrum accurately without expensive equipment. View the color spectrum from 360nm to 800nm, and analyze the white point on the CIE 1931 diagram. Overlay filtered wavelengths on camera images to see frequency reflections and intensity.

Highlights
  • Color temperature measurement
  • Color spectrum analysis (360nm-800nm)
  • CIE 1931 white point display
  • Wavelength filtering and overlay
  • High accuracy compared to professional devices
Features
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With LightSpectrumPro EVO you can measure the color temperature of a light source without having to spend hundreds of dollars on professional devices. LightSpectrumPro EVO has an error of 2 - 8% compared to existing professional products on the market. in addition to the color temperature measurement in Kelvin, LightSpectrumPro EVO allows you to view the color spectrum of the light being examined with a band ranging from 360nm to 800nm. in addition to the spectrum it is possible to display the position of the white point on the CIE 1931 diagram and to apply a filter for wavelengths to display in overlay on the image captured by the cameras which elements reflect a specific frequency and with what intensity.

About

COLBOR STUDIO

Control multiple lighting fixtures wirelessly from your mobile device. Adjust brightness, color temperature, and apply various lighting effects for photography and videography. Easily share custom scene settings via QR codes.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of multiple lights
  • Adjustable brightness and color temperature
  • Scene sharing via QR code
  • Daylight and GEL color modes
  • Visual HSI color palette
  • Multiple color effects
Features
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COLBOR presents applicable and superior products for users on every level to improve photos and videos. Therefore, let us present the COLBOR Studio to pair with COLBOR lighting fixtures, providing a novel solution for lighting fixtures management. ● The interface is clearly displayed and easy to operate. Slider design can provide steady and smooth adjustment so that users can regulate the parameter at will; ● The powered-on lighting fixtures would automatically pair after users tap the one-button on the interface, saving the complicated pairing process; ● After a scene is set, users can generate a QR code to share the scene with others. The joining effort of all would greatly improve the efficiency; ● Under White mode, users can adjust the INT and CCT of fixtures, and in the SOURCETYPE, users can find some daylight types that are commonly used, such as Day, Filming, Modeling, Dysprosium 5600K,White Halogen, Short-arc Xenon, etc; ● Based on Tungsten and Dysprosium, the GEL mode offers CTB and CTO modes, with more flexibility in color changing in variety of levels; ● COLBOR Studio presents a visual HSI palette, where all the colors are optional. Users can enter the values manually, or drag to select/delete a color block; ● Multiple color effects build a special circumstance for each specific shooting, for example, Flash, Faulty Bulb, Lightning, Pulsing. This wireless control system allow users to control multiple lighting fixtures with one mobile device. Whether it’s indoor or outdoor environment, COLBOR Studio will assist users to control their fixtures in pursuit of the most satisfying result for photography or videography.

Screenshots

LightSpectrum Pro4 screens
COLBOR STUDIO3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: COLBOR STUDIO at Free against LightSpectrum Pro's $1.99. COLBOR STUDIO also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). LightSpectrum Pro's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 1.4) and review sentiment (28% vs 11%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

COLBOR STUDIO is free to download; LightSpectrum Pro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LightSpectrum Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of LightSpectrum Pro's written reviews are positive against 11% of COLBOR STUDIO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightSpectrum Pro ships an update every 3 months, COLBOR STUDIO fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
LightSpectrum Pro versus COLBOR STUDIO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightSpectrum ProCOLBOR STUDIO
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (39 ratings) — better1.4 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#118 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAM PowerSoftwareMoman Technology Limited

Customer experience

LightSpectrum Pro

All ratings39 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive28.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative65.7%

COLBOR STUDIO

All ratings11 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative85.2%

Bugs and requests

LightSpectrum Pro

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during use
  • Camera feed not accessible or showing red X icon
  • Screen blinking/flashing on first launch
  • UI elements cut off on larger screens
  • Buttons unresponsive or sticky
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  • App freezes and cannot be exited
  • Black screen on launch
  • Inconsistent readings that change rapidly
  • App stuck on opening screen
  • Camera focus issues on iPhone X and newer models
  • Incompatibility with iOS 5, 6, and newer iPhone models

Requested features

11 requests
  • Spot metering with crosshairs or target reticle
  • Direct DUV (Delta uv) display calculation
  • Flicker detection for light sources
  • Calibration function for improved accuracy
  • Support for fluorescent light preset adjustments
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  • Tap-to-focus camera control
  • Landscape orientation support
  • Ability to disable tutorial tips
  • Screenshot capability in landscape mode
  • Better documentation and user guide
  • Device compatibility information in app store listing

COLBOR STUDIO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LightSpectrum Pro

No in-app purchases

None

COLBOR STUDIO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LightSpectrum Pro free?
LightSpectrum Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is COLBOR STUDIO free?
COLBOR STUDIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LightSpectrum Pro or COLBOR STUDIO?
LightSpectrum Pro is rated higher. LightSpectrum Pro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while COLBOR STUDIO averages 1.4 from 11 ratings.
Do LightSpectrum Pro or COLBOR STUDIO have ads?
Neither LightSpectrum Pro nor COLBOR STUDIO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LightSpectrum Pro or COLBOR STUDIO?
LightSpectrum Pro ships an update every 3 months, and COLBOR STUDIO fortnightly. Most recently, LightSpectrum Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and COLBOR STUDIO on September 22, 2026.

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