# CineTemp vs Shadow Planner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CineTemp at 94% against Shadow Planner's 40%. CineTemp also leads on price ($19.99 vs $29.99) and rating (4.9 vs 4.0). Shadow Planner's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

CineTemp costs $19.99 and Shadow Planner $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CineTemp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of CineTemp's written reviews are positive against 40% of Shadow Planner's.

CineTemp ships an update every 3 weeks, Shadow Planner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CineTemp | Shadow Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$19.99** | $29.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinetemp/id6738967033/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-planner/id6793171158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #191 |
| Size | 19 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TKNYE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783198959) | [Christopher Fenner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896490601) |

## What reviewers say

### CineTemp

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

**Currently charting:** #18 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


### Shadow Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-planner/id6793171158)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Visualize sun and shadow placement on real-world maps before filming. Scout locations by dropping virtual objects, simulating light movement throughout the day, and measuring distances for precise rigging. Export scenes for planning and collaboration.

**Highlights:** Real sun and shadow simulation on maps, 3D terrain and buildings for accurate shadows, Place and manipulate virtual frames and objects, Simulate light movement from sunrise to sunset, Measure distances and gear ranges, Export scenes and share links

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CineTemp free?

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

### Is Shadow Planner free?

Shadow Planner costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CineTemp or Shadow Planner?

CineTemp is rated higher. CineTemp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Shadow Planner averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do CineTemp or Shadow Planner have ads?

Neither CineTemp nor Shadow Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CineTemp or Shadow Planner?

CineTemp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shadow Planner every 5 days. Most recently, CineTemp was updated on October 2, 2026 and Shadow Planner on September 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CineTemp or Shadow Planner?

CineTemp currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Shadow Planner at #191. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*