Comparison

Lumenary vs ColourTemp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lumenary

Features
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Flip your light values between F-stop, T-stop, EV, lux, lumen and FC/foot candles. Convert readings from your light meter, determine T-stop on lenses without a proper T-stop scale, evaluate gear specification, photometrics and lighting needs. Transform shutter angles to shutter speeds, adjust ISO and calibration constant - stay in control. Add filters, modifiers, push/pull to your result to keep track of exposure!

About

ColourTemp

This tool measures light sources in Kelvin and detects mains-frequency flicker, helping videographers ensure consistent color temperature and avoid post-production issues. It also calculates banding risk and allows for freezing readings to compare fixtures.

Highlights
  • Color temperature measurement (2500K-9900K)
  • Mains frequency flicker detection (50Hz/60Hz)
  • PWM dimming detection
  • Banding risk calculator
  • Freeze and compare readings
  • Device calibration for consistency
Features
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ColourTemp is a colour temperature and flicker detection tool built for working videographers, DPs, cinematographers and gaffers. Point the camera at any light source for an instant Kelvin reading. Switch to flicker mode to detect mains-frequency flicker before it becomes a post problem. COLOUR TEMPERATURE Measure light from 2500K candlelight to 9900K open sky. White balance is locked to a fixed 5600K reference for consistent, repeatable readings across a shoot. Readings are close approximations — a fast, practical guide for the set, not a replacement for a calibrated colorimeter. FLICKER DETECTION Uses 240fps camera sampling and FFT analysis to detect 50Hz and 60Hz mains flicker and harmonics. Also flags PWM dimming on LED fixtures that conventional measurement misses. BANDING RISK CALCULATOR Set your project frame rate and shutter speed. ColourTemp calculates instantly whether your current combination will produce banding — and can snap to a safe setting automatically. FREEZE & COMPARE Pause a reading to lock a reference. Adjust frame rate and shutter speed while the measurement stays frozen — ideal for comparing multiple fixtures or matching practical lamps. CALIBRATION Point at a known 5600K reference and take a five-second calibrated reading. The app stores a custom offset for your device and shooting conditions, improving consistency across a whole production. Built by a working DP — because practical fixtures don't ask permission, and bad light costs money in post. No account. No data collected. Everything runs on your device. Available as an annual subscription or one-off lifetime purchase. Pricing and terms are shown at first launch. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lumenary3 screens
ColourTemp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lumenary at none against ColourTemp's 2. Lumenary also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. ColourTemp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Lumenary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lumenary ships an update every 3 days, ColourTemp weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lumenary versus ColourTemp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumenaryColourTemp
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElectric Eye ABHigh Water Films Limited

In-app purchases

None

Lumenary

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ColourTemp

Subscriptions1
  • ColourTemp Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$19.99

Questions

Is Lumenary free?
Lumenary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ColourTemp free?
ColourTemp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lumenary or ColourTemp have ads?
Neither Lumenary nor ColourTemp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lumenary or ColourTemp?
Lumenary ships an update every 3 days, and ColourTemp weekly. Most recently, Lumenary was updated on October 10, 2026 and ColourTemp on October 24, 2026.

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