# LightSpectrum Pro vs TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT

The clearest difference is price: TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT at Free against LightSpectrum Pro's $1.99. LightSpectrum Pro's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (28% vs 0%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LightSpectrum Pro has 39 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of LightSpectrum Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightSpectrum Pro | TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightspectrum-pro/id468368751/reviews)** | [2.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tascam-recorder-connect/id1667424244/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **28.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 88 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AM PowerSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/303958914) | [TEAC CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/579501503) |

## What reviewers say

### LightSpectrum Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #109 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


### TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tascam-recorder-connect/id1667424244)

This utility app allows simultaneous remote control of up to five compatible recording devices. Users can monitor device status, view real-time waveforms, and assign custom names and colors for easy identification. It also facilitates the recording of metadata directly into audio files.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous remote control of up to five units, Real-time waveform monitoring, Device status checking, Customizable device names and colors, Metadata recording (BEXT, iXML)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightSpectrum Pro free?

LightSpectrum Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT free?

TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LightSpectrum Pro or TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT?

LightSpectrum Pro is rated higher. LightSpectrum Pro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT averages 2.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do LightSpectrum Pro or TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT have ads?

Neither LightSpectrum Pro nor TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightSpectrum Pro or TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT?

LightSpectrum Pro ships an update every 3 months, and TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT every 3 months. Most recently, LightSpectrum Pro was updated on November 10, 2026 and TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT on November 3, 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.*