# LightSpectrum Pro vs COLBOR STUDIO

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | LightSpectrum Pro | COLBOR STUDIO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightspectrum-pro/id468368751/reviews)** | [1.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colbor-studio/id1591339262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **28.5% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 88 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AM PowerSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/303958914) | [Moman Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576842508) |

## What reviewers say

### LightSpectrum Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightspectrum-pro/id468368751)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Accurate white balance measurement for photography
- 💡 Innovative spectrum analysis without expensive equipment
- 💰 Affordable alternative to $1,600+ professional color meters
- 📊 Detailed spectral graph visualization
- 🎯 Useful for photographers, videographers, and lighting professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 📱 Incompatible with many iPhone models (iPhone 5, 5S, 6, 6+, 11, X)
- ❌ Camera access problems on multiple devices
- 🎨 Inaccurate readings for certain light types (LEDs, low color temps)
- 🖥️ Poor UI scaling on larger screens (iPhone 6+, iPad)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### COLBOR STUDIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colbor-studio/id1591339262)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*