# CineTemp vs prefx

The clearest difference is price: prefx at Free against CineTemp's $19.99. CineTemp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (29 vs 3). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

prefx is free to download; CineTemp costs $19.99 up front. prefx sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CineTemp asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CineTemp against 5.0 for prefx. 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CineTemp | prefx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinetemp/id6738967033/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prefx/id6761247126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TKNYE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783198959) | [baffe, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888380312) |

## What reviewers say

### CineTemp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinetemp/id6738967033)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #199 Top Paid (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### prefx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prefx/id6761247126)

Transform your device into an interactive digital prop for film and video production. Customize on-screen content, simulate social media feeds, and utilize professional VFX tools for seamless on-set integration and post-production.

**Highlights:** Interactive prop themes, Customizable UI and social media simulation, Professional VFX tools (Chroma Key, Markers), On-set utility (Emissive Lighting, Status Bar Control), Privacy-focused, offline ready, Global language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| prefx Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| prefx Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| prefx Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CineTemp free?

CineTemp costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is prefx free?

prefx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CineTemp or prefx?

prefx is rated higher. CineTemp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while prefx averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do CineTemp or prefx have ads?

Neither CineTemp nor prefx shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CineTemp or prefx?

CineTemp ships an update every 3 weeks, and prefx every 3 weeks. Most recently, CineTemp was updated on October 15, 2026 and prefx on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*