Comparison

LightSpectrum Pro vs amaran

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

amaran

Control your lighting setup effortlessly with a user-friendly interface. Manage multiple fixtures, adjust brightness, and save custom configurations in real-time. This app is designed to simplify your creative process, whether on location or in the studio.

Highlights
  • Simplified lighting control
  • Real-time adjustments
  • Multi-light management
  • Customizable shortcuts
  • Save favorite setups
  • Toggle lights on/off
  • Adjust brightness
Features
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Ready to light up your creative world with ease? The amaran app brings a simplified, user-friendly interface that makes lighting control easy and hassle-free, so you can focus on what you do best – creating your content! Whether you’re shooting on-the-go or working from your studio, the app can control all your Sidus-compatible amaran and Aputure fixtures, powered by the Sidus Mesh. With real-time control, multi-light management, customizable shortcuts for quick adjustments, and the ability to save your favorite setups with just a tap, the amaran mobile app ensures you spend less time setting up and more time on your creative process. You also have the ability to toggle your lights on and off, adjust the brightness, or quickly identify the status of each light — see what color they're set to or if they're displaying an effect — all straight from the device menu. Tailored specifically for creators, this app is the perfect tool to elevate your content creation experience. With a simplified interface that’s easier to navigate, the amaran app lets you manage multiple lights, save your favorite setups, and make real-time adjustments. Just dive in, explore its intuitive features, and watch your creativity shine. Real-time control over your creative environment is just a tap away!

Screenshots

LightSpectrum Pro4 screens
amaran4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: amaran at Free against LightSpectrum Pro's $1.99. amaran also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). LightSpectrum Pro's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LightSpectrum Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 39 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of LightSpectrum Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of amaran's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightSpectrum Pro ships an update every 3 months, amaran every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
LightSpectrum Pro versus amaran: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightSpectrum Proamaran
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (39 ratings) — better3.7 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3939
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#63 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAM PowerSoftwareSidus Link Ltd.

Customer experience

LightSpectrum Pro

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

amaran

All ratings39 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative28.2%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral12.1%
Negative54.5%

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

amaran

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LightSpectrum Pro

No in-app purchases

None

amaran

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LightSpectrum Pro free?
LightSpectrum Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is amaran free?
amaran is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LightSpectrum Pro or amaran?
LightSpectrum Pro is rated higher. LightSpectrum Pro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while amaran averages 3.7 from 39 ratings.
Do LightSpectrum Pro or amaran have ads?
Neither LightSpectrum Pro nor amaran shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LightSpectrum Pro or amaran?
LightSpectrum Pro ships an update every 3 months, and amaran every 2 months. Most recently, LightSpectrum Pro was updated on October 10, 2026 and amaran on October 11, 2026.

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