Comparison

LightSpectrum Pro vs Colorimeter Camera Color Meter

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

Colorimeter Camera Color Meter

This app transforms your phone into a real-time color measurement tool. It accurately identifies and compares colors from your camera or images, supporting numerous color spaces and standards. Save, export, and customize your color data with ease.

Highlights
  • Real-time camera color measurement
  • White reference for increased accuracy
  • Measure colors from images
  • Supports multiple color spaces (RGB, HEX, CIELAB, etc.)
  • Identifies closest RAL, Munsell, and HTML colors
  • Measures Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
  • Color comparison with Delta E methods
Features
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Transform your phone into a powerful, real-time color measurement tool. Capture, identify, and compare colors with accuracy you can trust, anywhere you go. Increased Accuracy with White Reference What sets this Color Meter apart from other apps is its innovative use of a white paper reference. This makes it possible to compensate for the color and intensity of the ambient light, which makes this app much more precise and reliable. It is like having a professional meter in your pocket! • Real-time color measurements with the camera • Increased accuracy with white reference • Also possible to measure colors from images • Many color spaces supported (RGB, HEX, HSL, HSI, HSB, HSP, CIELAB, OKLAB, OKLCH, XYZ, xyY, YUV, CMYK, RYB...) • Identifies the closest color in RAL, Munsell and HTML standard • Gives the color name in 40 different languages • Measures Light Reflectance Value, LRV • Compare colors with standardized Delta E methods (ΔE 00, ΔE 94, ΔE 76) • Save measurements with comments • Export to PDF, CSV and PNG • Expand, reorder and hide color spaces as needed • Supports 40 different languages, including english • Further customization possible Perfect for artists, designers, decorators, photographers, print technicians, architects, researchers, quality control specialists, and everyone else interested in colors. Privacy Policy, https://color-meter.contechity.com/pp.html End User License Agreement, https://color-meter.contechity.com/eula.html Contact Missing a feature or have ideas for improvement? I'd love to hear from you! Send your feedback to apps@contechity.com. Download this app and transform your device into a color meter today!

Screenshots

LightSpectrum Pro4 screens
Colorimeter Camera Color Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Colorimeter Camera Color Meter at 85% against LightSpectrum Pro's 28%. Colorimeter Camera Color Meter also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.7 vs 4.1). LightSpectrum Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Colorimeter Camera Color Meter is free to download; LightSpectrum Pro costs $1.99 up front. Colorimeter Camera Color Meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LightSpectrum Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Colorimeter Camera Color Meter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of LightSpectrum Pro's written reviews are positive against 85% of Colorimeter Camera Color Meter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightSpectrum Pro ships an update every 3 months, Colorimeter Camera Color Meter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LightSpectrum Pro versus Colorimeter Camera Color Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightSpectrum ProColorimeter Camera Color Meter
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (39 ratings)4.7 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3957 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAM PowerSoftwareContechity AB

Customer experience

LightSpectrum Pro

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

Colorimeter Camera Color Meter

All ratings53 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%

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

Colorimeter Camera Color Meter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LightSpectrum Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Colorimeter Camera Color Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Full access7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Full access2 variants$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Full access3 variants$9.99
  • Full access$14.99

Questions

Is LightSpectrum Pro free?
LightSpectrum Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Colorimeter Camera Color Meter free?
Colorimeter Camera Color Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LightSpectrum Pro or Colorimeter Camera Color Meter?
Colorimeter Camera Color Meter is rated higher. LightSpectrum Pro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Colorimeter Camera Color Meter averages 4.7 from 57 ratings.
Do LightSpectrum Pro or Colorimeter Camera Color Meter have ads?
Neither LightSpectrum Pro nor Colorimeter Camera Color Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LightSpectrum Pro or Colorimeter Camera Color Meter?
LightSpectrum Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Colorimeter Camera Color Meter every 6 weeks. Most recently, LightSpectrum Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Colorimeter Camera Color Meter on October 27, 2026.

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