Comparison

LightSpectrum Pro vs PenRemote

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
Currently charting
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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

PenRemote

Features
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PenRemote è un app che permette al tuo iPhone, iPad o iPod Touch di controllare da remoto i dispositivi della serie DMXPen dotati di Ethernet. Questo significa che attraverso l'iPhone sarà possibile avviare le sessioni di playback registrate nella uSD card del dispositivo DMXPen. Tutto quello che serve è dotare la rete ethernet a cui è connesso DMXPen di un access point WiFi e connettervi a sua volta l'iPhone. ------------------------- PenRemote app turns you iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch into a DMXPen products series remote control. This means that it's be possible to start the uSD card recorded show playback on DMXPen productsprovided by ethernet port. You only need to provide a WiFi access point to the network where DMXPen are wired and then connect the iPhone to this wireless network.

Screenshots

LightSpectrum Pro4 screens
PenRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PenRemote at Free against LightSpectrum Pro's $1.99. LightSpectrum Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 21 months) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightSpectrum Pro ships an update every 3 months, PenRemote every 21 months. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
LightSpectrum Pro versus PenRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightSpectrum ProPenRemote
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAM PowerSoftwareMORELLO TEQ SAS DI MINICHIELLO LUCIANO & C.

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

PenRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LightSpectrum Pro

No in-app purchases

None

PenRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LightSpectrum Pro free?
LightSpectrum Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PenRemote free?
PenRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LightSpectrum Pro or PenRemote have ads?
Neither LightSpectrum Pro nor PenRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LightSpectrum Pro or PenRemote?
LightSpectrum Pro ships an update every 3 months, and PenRemote every 21 months. Most recently, LightSpectrum Pro was updated on October 10, 2026 and PenRemote on October 10, 2026.

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