# LightSpectrum Pro vs flameeye

The clearest difference is price: flameeye at Free against LightSpectrum Pro's $1.99. flameeye also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). LightSpectrum Pro's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 1) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

flameeye holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LightSpectrum Pro has 39 ratings behind it against 1, 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 33% of flameeye's.

LightSpectrum Pro ships an update every 3 months, flameeye every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightSpectrum Pro | flameeye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightspectrum-pro/id468368751/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flameeye/id6475804749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 88 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AM PowerSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/303958914) | [盗火者光电(杭州)有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725248359) |

## 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


### flameeye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flameeye/id6475804749)

This app offers advanced spectral analysis for substance detection within the 340-1070nm range. It provides scientific services in diverse environments where traditional spectrometers are impractical, with continuously updated modules via cloud services.

**Highlights:** Spectral analysis 340-1070nm, Substance detection, Cloud-based module updates, Portable scientific services, Works in diverse conditions

**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 flameeye free?

flameeye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LightSpectrum Pro or flameeye?

flameeye is rated higher. LightSpectrum Pro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while flameeye averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LightSpectrum Pro or flameeye have ads?

Neither LightSpectrum Pro nor flameeye shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightSpectrum Pro or flameeye?

LightSpectrum Pro ships an update every 3 months, and flameeye every 3 weeks. Most recently, LightSpectrum Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and flameeye on June 1, 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.*