Comparison

Apogee InSight vs PATS

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

Head to head
About

Apogee InSight

This app supports handheld spectroradiometers for measuring light metrics crucial for growers. It allows users to take spot samples or log measurements over time via Bluetooth, providing detailed spectral analysis.

Highlights
  • Connects to handheld spectroradiometers
  • Measures illuminance, CCT, and PAR
  • Logs light measurements over time
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Displays spectral power distribution
  • Calculates color rendering index
Features
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The Apogee InSight app provides support for handheld spectroradiometers (MS-100 series) by Apogee Instruments, Inc. The Apogee spectroradiometers are self-powered, portable devices that can instantly measure and display the most important metrics for serious growers. The Apogee Insight app allows the user to take spot samples or to log light measurements over time via Bluetooth. The Apogee InSight app measures these metrics: - Illuminance (LUX)/Foot Candle (fc) - Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) - CIE Chromaticity Coordinates - CIE 1931 x, y Coordinates - CIE 1976 u’, v’ Coordinates - CIE 1931 XYZ Value - Dominant Wavelength (λd) - Color Rendering Index (CRI, Ra)/R1 to R15 - Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) - PPFD (400 to 700 nm) m^-2 s^-1 - ePAR (400 to 750 nm) m^-2 s^-1 - PPF-UV (380 to 400 nm) m^-2 s^-1   - PPF-B (400 to 500 nm) m^-2 s^-1 - PPF-G (500 to 600 nm) m^-2 s^-1 - PPF-R (600 to 700 nm) m^-2 s^-1 - PPF-NIR (700 to 780 nm) m^-2 s^-1 - Percent Flicker - Spectral Power Distribution (SPD) mW/m2 - Peak Wavelength (λp) - Peak Wavelength (λpV) - Integration Time (I-Time)

About

PATS

Features
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PATS-Vinder is your all-in-one app for installing, monitoring, and scouting with PATS pest control systems. Install smarter -Guided setup for PATS-C and Trap-Eye -Photo verification to avoid mistakes -Log device replacements instantly Monitor pests -Get pest insect alerts -Verify caterpillar peaks -Track trends for better crop protection Scout in the field -Record pest or disease signs on-site -Sync instantly to your PATS dashboard -Make data-driven decisions faster Protect your crops with faster installs, earlier detection, and smarter pest management – all from your phone.

Screenshots

Apogee InSight4 screens
PATS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Apogee InSight at 10.0 against PATS's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apogee InSight ships an update every 2 months, PATS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Apogee InSight versus PATS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApogee InSightPATS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApogee InstrumentsPATS

In-app purchases

None

Apogee InSight

No in-app purchases

None

PATS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apogee InSight free?
Apogee InSight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PATS free?
PATS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Apogee InSight or PATS have ads?
Neither Apogee InSight nor PATS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apogee InSight or PATS?
Apogee InSight ships an update every 2 months, and PATS every 5 weeks. Most recently, Apogee InSight was updated on November 3, 2026 and PATS on October 27, 2026.

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