CineMeter Pro vs ColourTemp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CineMeter Pro
This app transforms your iPhone into a cinema-grade color and exposure meter. It provides accurate Kelvin measurements, ND filter recommendations, and on-set monitoring tools like waveforms and histograms. Plan shots with a sun position tracker and save/export your readings.
- Calibrated cinema-grade color and exposure meter
- Accurate Kelvin color temperature measurement
- ND filter calculator with APEX system
- Sun position tracker with AR overlay
- RGB Waveform and Histogram monitoring
- False color overlay
- Gel and filter recommendations
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Read color temperature, tint and ND from your iPhone camera, and see where the sun will be for every shot. CineMeter Pro is a color temperature and exposure meter for cinematographers, gaffers and filmmakers. Point it at a scene or a light to read Kelvin and tint, get the ND for your stop, match gels and camera settings, and plan around the sun. COLOR TEMPERATURE AND TINT • Kelvin (CCT) and tint from reflected light, or incident readings with a diffuser • Tint as Duv, Wratten CC, Sekonic units or plus/minus green • Spot meter with hold, and a 3-second average for flickering sources • Calibration saved for each camera GELS, CAMERAS AND LOOKS • Rosco and Lee gel picks (CTO, CTB, plus and minus green) for your target white balance • White balance settings for ARRI, RED, Sony Venice, Sony FX and Blackmagic, ready to copy • Lighting Looks: save the color and exposure of a scene, then match the next setup to it with the gel and stop to correct EXPOSURE AND ND • ND filter calculator for your T-stop, ISO, frame rate and shutter angle • EV₁₀₀, lux and foot-candles • Key-to-fill ratio from two spot readings • Waveform, RGB histogram, false color and LUT preview PLAN AROUND THE SUN • The sun's path drawn over the camera view, with golden hour, sunset and blue hour marked • A 3D sun dome on a map for any place and date • A golden hour countdown on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Shot List: plan shots by place, time and camera direction, find the best time for the light, get an alert before each one and share the day as a PDF call sheet KEEP A RECORD • Save readings with their location, group them into projects and export camera reports as PDF or CSV • Log the light over time at intervals from half a second to 10 seconds, with charts and stats • Compare any reading with a reference ALWAYS AT HAND • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Siri and Shortcuts, and quick actions • Works on iPhone and iPad CINEMETER PRO Every feature is included with CineMeter Pro, either as a yearly subscription or as a one-time lifetime purchase. New subscribers can start with a free trial. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal is charged within the 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel the subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Readings are estimates calculated from the iPhone camera, not a replacement for a calibrated hardware meter. Sekonic, Rosco, Lee Filters, ARRI, RED, Sony and Blackmagic are trademarks of their owners. CineMeter Pro is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Privacy Policy: https://jyvapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CineMeter Pro at 5.0 against ColourTemp's 3.0. CineMeter Pro also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). ColourTemp's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. CineMeter Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and ColourTemp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CineMeter Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
CineMeter Pro ships an update every 10 days, ColourTemp weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | CineMeter Pro | ColourTemp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Farah Aydoni | High Water Films Limited |
Customer experience
CineMeter Pro
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In-app purchases
CineMeter Pro
- CineMeter Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- CineMeter Pro – Lifetime$39.99
ColourTemp
- ColourTemp Annual$9.991 Year
- Lifetime access$19.99
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