Comparison

CineTemp vs Lambda Photo

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

Lambda Photo

This powerful photo editor allows you to create stunning images with advanced color correction and natural skin tone adjustments. Unlock all features and import/export options with a subscription plan. Experience professional-grade image manipulation on your device.

Highlights
  • Advanced color panel
  • Natural skin tone enhancement
  • Import and export features
  • Professional-grade editing
  • Cross-device image generation
Features
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Generate beautiful images that transcend device. Make an image you can be proud of with our best editor yet. Put the power of color back in your images. Bring skin tones to life in a natural way. This editor is seriously powerful.   Choose a Lambda Photo plan to create incredible photos: All Plans include all access to all app features including: - Our incredible color panel - All import and export features Download the Lambda Photo app today to sign up for a subscription. A subscription is required for feature use in app. Subscription automatically renews on a monthly basis. Cancel anytime. For Terms Of Service see - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CineTemp4 screens
Lambda Photo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lambda Photo at Free against CineTemp's $19.99. CineTemp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On rating, 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

Lambda Photo is free to download; CineTemp costs $19.99 up front. Lambda Photo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. CineTemp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CineTemp against 5.0 for Lambda Photo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CineTemp has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CineTemp ships an update every 3 weeks, Lambda Photo every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CineTemp versus Lambda Photo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCineTempLambda Photo
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (29 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#24 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTKNYELambda Industries LLC

Customer experience

CineTemp

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

Lambda Photo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CineTemp

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Lambda Photo

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is CineTemp free?
CineTemp costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lambda Photo free?
Lambda Photo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CineTemp or Lambda Photo?
Lambda Photo is rated higher. CineTemp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Lambda Photo averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do CineTemp or Lambda Photo have ads?
Neither CineTemp nor Lambda Photo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CineTemp or Lambda Photo?
CineTemp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lambda Photo every 5 months. Most recently, CineTemp was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lambda Photo on June 1, 2026.

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