Comparison

Dehancer Film Emulation vs ColourTemp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dehancer Film Emulation

This app offers a comprehensive color grading suite for photos and videos, emulating over 60 real film stocks. It provides professional tools like realistic grain and bloom to achieve an organic, classic cinema look. Join a community of creatives dedicated to authentic, film-inspired color.

Highlights
  • 60+ real film stock emulation
  • Retro film vibe presets
  • Realistic grain
  • Bloom and halation effects
  • Hollywood-level color grading tools
Features
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Dehancer is a film emulation app for photo and video editing built on 10 years of color science to bring real analog film looks to your iPhone and iPad. Choose from 86 film presets based on iconic stocks: Kodak, Fuji, Cinestill and more. Each preset is crafted from real film stocks. Refine any look in the Lab with realistic Grain, Bloom, and Halation. Powerful color grading tools give you precise control over every image. Work in Projects to save and revisit your edits anytime. Batch editing lets you apply your grade across multiple photos or videos in one step. RAW support (currently in beta) gives you access to the full range of image data for more accurate, detailed results. Essential video editing tools are built right in. Trim, cut, and arrange your clips before applying your grade, so you can go from raw footage to a finished, cinematic look without leaving the app. Whether you shoot on an iPhone or import footage from a camera, Dehancer brings cinematic color grading to photographers, filmmakers, and creators at every level. Trusted by 1 million+ creators for authentic film emulation, cinematic color grading, and results that look genuinely analog. YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT TO US Please read the Terms of Use as well as the Privacy Policy carefully. All data is handled under the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy of Dehancer. More details can be found here: https://www.dehancer.com/legal

About

ColourTemp

This tool measures light sources in Kelvin and detects mains-frequency flicker, helping videographers ensure consistent color temperature and avoid post-production issues. It also calculates banding risk and allows for freezing readings to compare fixtures.

Highlights
  • Color temperature measurement (2500K-9900K)
  • Mains frequency flicker detection (50Hz/60Hz)
  • PWM dimming detection
  • Banding risk calculator
  • Freeze and compare readings
  • Device calibration for consistency
Features
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ColourTemp is a colour temperature and flicker detection tool built for working videographers, DPs, cinematographers and gaffers. Point the camera at any light source for an instant Kelvin reading. Switch to flicker mode to detect mains-frequency flicker before it becomes a post problem. COLOUR TEMPERATURE Measure light from 2500K candlelight to 9900K open sky. White balance is locked to a fixed 5600K reference for consistent, repeatable readings across a shoot. Readings are close approximations — a fast, practical guide for the set, not a replacement for a calibrated colorimeter. FLICKER DETECTION Uses 240fps camera sampling and FFT analysis to detect 50Hz and 60Hz mains flicker and harmonics. Also flags PWM dimming on LED fixtures that conventional measurement misses. BANDING RISK CALCULATOR Set your project frame rate and shutter speed. ColourTemp calculates instantly whether your current combination will produce banding — and can snap to a safe setting automatically. FREEZE & COMPARE Pause a reading to lock a reference. Adjust frame rate and shutter speed while the measurement stays frozen — ideal for comparing multiple fixtures or matching practical lamps. CALIBRATION Point at a known 5600K reference and take a five-second calibrated reading. The app stores a custom offset for your device and shooting conditions, improving consistency across a whole production. Built by a working DP — because practical fixtures don't ask permission, and bad light costs money in post. No account. No data collected. Everything runs on your device. Available as an annual subscription or one-off lifetime purchase. Pricing and terms are shown at first launch. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dehancer Film Emulation4 screens
ColourTemp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dehancer Film Emulation at 50% against ColourTemp's 0%. Dehancer Film Emulation also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). ColourTemp's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Dehancer Film Emulation sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ColourTemp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dehancer Film Emulation holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dehancer Film Emulation has 437 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Dehancer Film Emulation's written reviews are positive against 0% of ColourTemp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dehancer Film Emulation ships an update every 3 weeks, ColourTemp weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dehancer Film Emulation versus ColourTemp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDehancer Film EmulationColourTemp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (437 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings437 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDehancer L.L.C-FZHigh Water Films Limited

Customer experience

Dehancer Film Emulation

All ratings430 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews321 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative39.6%

ColourTemp

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Dehancer Film Emulation

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Failed video exports
  • Halation feature not working as expected
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Batch processing and gallery view
  • Ability to import from external sources
  • More film stock options
  • Camera profile matching
  • Improved video export quality

ColourTemp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Dehancer Film Emulation

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Photo Export Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Export (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Photo Export Year$49.991 Year
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  • Unlimited Export (Annual)7 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time2
  • Non-Renewable 1 Month Dehancer$9.99
  • Non-Renewable 1 Year Dehancer$150.00
2 purchases

ColourTemp

Subscriptions1
  • ColourTemp Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$19.99

Questions

Is Dehancer Film Emulation free?
Dehancer Film Emulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ColourTemp free?
ColourTemp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dehancer Film Emulation or ColourTemp?
Dehancer Film Emulation is rated higher. Dehancer Film Emulation averages 4.3 out of 5 from 437 ratings, while ColourTemp averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Dehancer Film Emulation or ColourTemp have ads?
Neither Dehancer Film Emulation nor ColourTemp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dehancer Film Emulation or ColourTemp?
Dehancer Film Emulation ships an update every 3 weeks, and ColourTemp weekly. Most recently, Dehancer Film Emulation was updated on November 3, 2026 and ColourTemp on October 31, 2026.

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