Comparison

CineTemp vs CineShot

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

CineShot

Transform photos into cinematic frames with automatic alignment and a variety of presets. Enhance your pre-visualization workflow on the go with tools for camera type, aspect ratio, and lighting.

Highlights
  • Auto Transform for cinematic results
  • Extensive presets library
  • Batch export functionality
  • One-tap Storyboard Export
  • Import and capture photos
Features
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CineShot helps filmmakers create better pre-visualizations on the go. Capture or import a photo with your phone and the app automatically transforms it into a cinematic frame that aligns with your intended vision. Select from a range of presets to achieve the desired look, including camera type, aspect ratio, color grading, lighting style and more. Key Features • Auto Transform for quick cinematic results • Full presets library • Batch export • One-tap Storyboard Export Pricing • Free — $0, 10 stills/month + basic presets • Pro — $9.99/month, 80 stills + full features • Ultra — $19.99/month, 200 stills + full features • Extra Pack — $4.99 one-time (+40 stills) Download free and upgrade as you grow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n2w8sHbM9V-EIQRaQr-ce7UWftTPr6TL1r8we6GlBvc/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

CineTemp4 screens
CineShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CineShot at Free against CineTemp's $19.99. CineShot also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). CineTemp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). On rating, 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

CineShot is free to download; CineTemp costs $19.99 up front. CineShot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 CineShot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CineTemp has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CineTemp versus CineShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCineTempCineShot
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (29 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTKNYEChristian Eaves

Customer experience

CineTemp

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

CineShot

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

In-app purchases

None

CineTemp

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CineShot

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Ultra Monthly$19.991 Month
One-time1
  • Extra Pack +40 Stills$4.99

Questions

Is CineTemp free?
CineTemp costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CineShot free?
CineShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CineTemp or CineShot?
CineShot is rated higher. CineTemp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while CineShot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CineTemp or CineShot have ads?
Neither CineTemp nor CineShot shows ads.

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