CineTemp vs Proximator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Proximator
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
CineTemp ships an update every 3 weeks, Proximator every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | CineTemp | Proximator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #23 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TKNYE | Chenxing Liu |
In-app purchases
CineTemp
No in-app purchases
Proximator
- Proximator Pro (1-Month Pass)$5.99
- Proximator Pro (Perpetual License)$22.99
- Proximator Pro (Perpetual License)$27.99
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