# CineTemp vs Prop Screen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CineTemp at 94% against Prop Screen's 43%. CineTemp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Prop Screen's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CineTemp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CineTemp has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of CineTemp's written reviews are positive against 43% of Prop Screen's.

CineTemp ships an update every 3 weeks, Prop Screen weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CineTemp | Prop Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinetemp/id6738967033/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prop-screen/id6763424012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TKNYE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783198959) | [Game Night Films](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892177350) |

## What reviewers say

### CineTemp

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Photo & Video (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


### Prop Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prop-screen/id6763424012)

This app transforms your iPhone into a customizable screen prop for film and TV production. Create realistic mock phone interfaces, including call screens, message threads, and notifications, to enhance your visual storytelling. It offers offline functionality and is designed for professional use on set.

**Highlights:** Customizable call screens, Simulated messaging conversations, Prop notifications, Full-screen playback, Green screen mode with tracking, Home screen designer, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CineTemp free?

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

### Is Prop Screen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CineTemp or Prop Screen?

CineTemp is rated higher. CineTemp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Prop Screen averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do CineTemp or Prop Screen have ads?

Neither CineTemp nor Prop Screen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CineTemp or Prop Screen?

CineTemp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Prop Screen weekly. Most recently, CineTemp was updated on September 23, 2026 and Prop Screen on September 9, 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.*