Comparison

CineTemp vs Proximator

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

Head to head
About

CineTemp

This tool helps filmmakers and cinematographers measure color temperature and ND values using their iPhone camera. It offers real-time readings, a luminance histogram, and a library for saving shot notes and metadata to ensure color consistency.

Highlights
  • Color temperature readings via iPhone camera
  • ND calculation via iPhone camera
  • Real-time measurements with multiple lenses
  • Luminance histogram
  • Location-aware shot library
  • Scene comparison tools
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KEY FEATURES: • Approximate color temperature readings through your iPhone camera • Approximate ND calculation through your iPhone camera • Real-time values using wide, telephoto, and front-facing lenses • Luminance histogram • Location-aware shot library with custom notes and metadata • Scene comparison tools to assist with color consistency Perfect for: • Location scouting • Pre-production planning • On-set color adjustments • White balance optimization • Multi-camera coordination Created by filmmakers for filmmakers, CineTemp is designed to simplify your workflow and support your creative vision. While it’s not total replacement for dedicated hardware, CineTemp offers an intuitive way to make informed color decisions. The app seamlessly integrates with most iPhone cameras, and the customizable interface keeps essential tools at your fingertips. Save and organize your readings with automatic time, date, and location tagging to streamline your pre-production process. Join the creators using CineTemp to elevate their craft. Download now and explore an innovative approach to color temperature measurement.

About

Proximator

Features
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Proximator turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable footage review and proxy conversion station for filmmakers and video creators. Plug in your camera card or external drive, review footage, selectively copy clips, apply effects, and convert to lightweight proxy files that are storage- and transfer-friendly. KEY FEATURES: • MOV/MP4/ProRes/BRAW and MXF playback and conversion, straight off the card. • Real-time 3D LUT preview and baked-in output • Fully color grading features & Color wheels • Anamorphic de-squeeze (1.25×–2.0×) • Slate Info: Timecode, Scene, Shot, Take etc burned into or embedded • Fast & direct GPU processing, adjustable Bitrate & codec(H264/H265) • Optimized to relink in different NLEs. • Backup (Direct copy) footage • Audio-only extraction and separate channel extraction • Low-battery auto-pause protection (3% / 10% / Off) • No subscription, one-time purchase for Pro license, one license shared between iPad/iPhone. Proximator is built by filmmaker for filmmakers and content creators who need to review footage, extract media, and generate proxies on set using only mobile devices.

Screenshots

CineTemp4 screens
Proximator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Proximator at Free against CineTemp's $19.99. Proximator also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.6). CineTemp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads 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

Proximator is free to download; CineTemp costs $19.99 up front. Proximator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CineTemp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CineTemp ships an update every 3 weeks, Proximator every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
CineTemp versus Proximator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCineTempProximator
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.616.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTKNYEChenxing Liu

In-app purchases

None

CineTemp

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Proximator

One-time3
  • Proximator Pro (1-Month Pass)$5.99
  • Proximator Pro (Perpetual License)$22.99
  • Proximator Pro (Perpetual License)$27.99

Questions

Is CineTemp free?
CineTemp costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proximator free?
Proximator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CineTemp or Proximator have ads?
Neither CineTemp nor Proximator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CineTemp or Proximator?
CineTemp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Proximator every 11 days. Most recently, CineTemp was updated on September 23, 2026 and Proximator on September 23, 2026.

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