Comparison

FlickerSpec vs Field Meter Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

FlickerSpec

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Your new LEDs shouldn't be giving you headaches. If they are, the lights are almost certainly flickering — faster than your eyes can consciously detect, but fast enough to trigger migraines, eye strain, and fatigue. FlickerSpec turns your iPhone into a flicker meter, using the 240fps camera to measure exactly what your eyes can't. For documentation — clinical engineering, facility management, lighting audits — FlickerSpec generates PDF reports that record the IEEE 1789 result and IEC PstLM value together with the standard, threshold, measurement uncertainty and calibration reference behind them. FlickerSpec is a screening and documentation aid, not an accredited laboratory instrument; whether a report satisfies a particular surveyor or regulator is their determination. WHAT YOU MEASURE Quick Measurement (Free, unlimited) Live 240fps capture with real-time results: • Dominant flicker frequency in Hz • Percent Flicker and Flicker Index per IEEE 1789-2015 • Signal-to-noise ratio and confidence rating • Live luminance waveform and FFT spectrum • No daily limit — measure as many fixtures as you like IEEE 1789 Verdicts (Pro) Turn raw numbers into a documented decision: • IEEE 1789-2015 verdict against the published low-risk practice: PASS, FAIL, or Can't confirm when the capture or framing cannot support a pass • Custom pass/fail thresholds when your specification differs • The standard and threshold applied are recorded with every saved measurement 3-Minute PstLM Measurement (Pro) 3-minute tripod capture for documenting low-frequency flicker: • Short-Term Flicker Severity (PstLM) per IEC TR 61547-1:2015, for dominant frequencies up to 90 Hz • Compared against the PstLM ≤ 1.0 limit cited by EU Ecodesign 2019/2020 (PstLM only — Ecodesign also requires SVM, beyond FlickerSpec's 240fps phone-camera pipeline) • 8× oversampled LM flickermeter checked against all 5 IEC Table A.1 test vectors • Camera-based measurement aid, not an accredited instrument or certified result Measurement Logging & PDF Reports (Pro) Every audit, documented: • Save measurements with GPS location, fixture photo, and notes • Single-measurement and session-summary PDF reports • PstLM threshold-comparison section included when applicable • Calibration certificate reference on every report • CSV export for spreadsheet workflows Calibration System (Free) Verify accuracy before any audit: • Built-in calibration web app generates a known-frequency reference signal • Point your iPhone at any screen showing the calibration page • Timestamped calibration certificate attached to all subsequent reports MEASUREMENT BANDWIDTH 240fps camera capture (Nyquist: 120 Hz) is designed for 50 Hz mains regions: • 50 Hz and 100 Hz flicker (50 Hz mains) — frequency and modulation depth • 60 Hz and 120 Hz flicker (60 Hz mains, e.g. North America) — the dominant frequency may still be identifiable, but depth and the verdict that depends on it are conditional because 240 fps is an exact multiple of both. The app reports Can't confirm when it cannot sample the whole cycle. • Above 120 Hz PWM and kHz drivers — outside camera bandwidth • Modulation depth is a lower bound unless the light fills the region of interest NO SUBSCRIPTIONS $49.99 one-time purchase unlocks everything: IEEE 1789 risk indications, 3-Minute PstLM Measurement, unlimited logging, PDF reports, CSV export, the calibration certificate document, report header customization with your company name and logo. Free tier: unlimited Quick Measurements with the full live readout — frequency, percent flicker, flicker index, SNR and confidence — plus free calibration. Privacy Policy: https://flickerspec.slick-engineering.workers.dev/privacy Terms of Use: https://flickerspec.slick-engineering.workers.dev/terms

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Field Meter Toolbox

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Field Meter Toolbox is a multi-sensor toolbox for quick field surveys, factory walkthroughs, equipment checks, and lighting inspections. Use your iPhone or iPad to capture practical environmental readings and organize them into simple survey records. Key features: - Light meter for estimated Lux readings - Color temperature (CCT) estimation with calibration offset - Noise level meter in dB - Compass and altitude display - Blueprint/photo mapping with tap-to-record survey points - Measurement history with CSV export - EMF magnetic field detector - Bubble level and plumb bob tools - Vibration analyzer for machinery checks - Light flicker detection chart - AR distance measuring tool for supported devices Free users can create 3 survey sessions. A one-time Pro unlock enables unlimited survey sessions and continued use of the full measurement workflow. Field Meter Toolbox is designed for fast reference checks and field documentation. Measurements depend on device sensors and should be calibrated against professional instruments for critical engineering or compliance work.

Screenshots

FlickerSpec4 screens
Field Meter Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Field Meter Toolbox at 16.0 against FlickerSpec's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. FlickerSpec sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Field Meter Toolbox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FlickerSpec versus Field Meter Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlickerSpecField Meter Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorey Thomas Slickyouwei lin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FlickerSpec

One-time1
  • FlickerSpec Pro$49.99
3 purchases

Field Meter Toolbox

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Buy Me a Coffee$2.99
  • Pro Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is FlickerSpec free?
FlickerSpec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Field Meter Toolbox free?
Field Meter Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlickerSpec or Field Meter Toolbox have ads?
Neither FlickerSpec nor Field Meter Toolbox shows ads.

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