Comparison

OSpectrometer vs AquaHorti

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

Head to head
About

OSpectrometer

This app uses your device's camera and screen to perform basic optical spectroscopy. Analyze the visible light spectrum of objects, map light wavelengths to RGB values, and save or share your findings. It functions offline without external hardware.

Highlights
  • Visible light spectrum analysis
  • RGB color value mapping
  • Wavelength selection and scanning
  • Front camera reflection sensing
  • Save and share results
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Optical spectroscopy in the visible light spectrum is a commonly used tool in different fields such as health, manufacturing, art, and forensic research. OSpectrometer implements basic spectrometer functions using the built-in camera and screen without requiring external devices or programs. - Visible light spectrum is transformed and mapped to a function that generates RGB (Red Green Blue) color values - A specific light wavelength can be selected and used to illuminate a desired target (i.e., close to the screen) - The whole spectrum or a specific part of the spectrum can be selected and scanned - Front camera is used to sense the reflection from the target object - Consistent and repeatable reflection/absorption amplitude with respect to the color spectrum - The result can be saved and shared - Works offline, no need to connect to any network or internet Privacy-policy: https://software.nanorescenter.com/osprectrometer-privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AquaHorti

Features
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Products include PAR Meter, PH+EC Meter, LED Grow Light Aquarium, Grow Light Controller.

Screenshots

OSpectrometer4 screens
AquaHorti4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AquaHorti at none against OSpectrometer's 2. OSpectrometer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. OSpectrometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AquaHorti asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OSpectrometer ships an update every 2 weeks, AquaHorti every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OSpectrometer versus AquaHorti: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOSpectrometerAquaHorti
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNANO ELECTRONICS RESEARCH MUHENDISLIK ARASTIRMA GELISTIRME LIMITED SIRKETI健成 李

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OSpectrometer

Subscriptions2
  • month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • year3 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

AquaHorti

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OSpectrometer free?
OSpectrometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AquaHorti free?
AquaHorti is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OSpectrometer or AquaHorti have ads?
Neither OSpectrometer nor AquaHorti shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OSpectrometer or AquaHorti?
OSpectrometer ships an update every 2 weeks, and AquaHorti every 2 months. Most recently, OSpectrometer was updated on September 10, 2026 and AquaHorti on September 10, 2026.

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