Comparison

CineMeter Pro vs ColourTemp

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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Lighting a scene and second-guessing every reading? Stop carrying $1,500 of hardware to confirm your white balance. CineMeter Pro turns your iPhone into a calibrated cinema-grade color and exposure meter built for the way you actually shoot. Built by filmmakers, for filmmakers — the only iPhone meter that pulls real exposure metadata straight from your camera. No guessing, no pixel-brightness hacks. ONE METER. ONE POCKET. EVERY SCENE. TRY EVERYTHING FREE FOR 3 DAYS Full features require a paid subscription or one-time Lifetime purchase. Start with a 3-day free trial — full access to every feature below. NEW: SUN POSITION TRACKER Plan every shot before you arrive. Live sun tracking, an AR sun marker overlaid on your camera preview, and the full daily sun path projected on the live view with labeled markers at sunrise, golden hour, solar noon, and sunset. Scout locations and time shots without leaving the app. ACCURATE COLOR TEMPERATURE Measure CCT in Kelvin from 2000K to 10000K. See green/magenta tint in the units you use — Sekonic CC index, ±, Mired shift, or full CC values. Visual scales show exactly where you sit between tungsten and daylight. REAL EXPOSURE, REAL ND RECOMMENDATIONS The ND filter calculator runs the APEX photographic exposure system to ISO 2720 standard. Dial in your cinema camera's T-stop, ISO, FPS, and shutter angle — get the exact ND density. T-stops in half-stop precision (T1.0–T22). ISOs in third-stop precision (100–12800). Frame rates 23.976–120. Shutter angles 45°–360°. A SPOT METER THAT ACTUALLY HOLDS Drag and resize the spot meter anywhere on frame. HOLD locks the reading like a real Sekonic — not just the position, the value. Take readings on talent, walls, practicals, and compare side by side. A FULL ON-SET MONITORING SUITE - RGB Waveform monitor (luminance, RGB, parade) - Histogram with full RGB channel breakdown - False color overlay with IRE legend - LUT preview support - Illumination meter in lux, foot-candles, EV100 GEL & FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS Tell it your target color temperature. It tells you the exact CTO, CTB, plus-green or minus-green gel. CALIBRATE LIKE A PRO Calibrate against CIE illuminants — D65, D50, tungsten, or custom. Manual temperature/tint offset and ±3 stops of exposure compensation let you trim to match the meter you trust. CAPTURE, LOG, EXPORT Save readings with reference photo, location tag, and notes. Group by date, filter by Today / Tungsten / Daylight / Cool / Logs, or run continuous Log sessions. Export to PDF or CSV. Compare two readings side by side. MADE FOR ON-SET Dark UI engineered for set use. Native iPad layout with a dedicated side panel. iPhone and iPad universal. PERFECT FOR Cinematographers, gaffers, DITs, camera assistants, indie filmmakers, location scouts, landscape and real estate photographers, drone pilots, music video and commercial DPs. PRICING — ALL FEATURES UNLOCKED WITH EITHER OPTION - CineMeter Pro Yearly: $19.99/year (3-day free trial) - CineMeter Pro Lifetime: $49.99 one-time purchase All features described above are available during the free trial and after purchase. The app cannot be used without an active trial, subscription, or Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. The Lifetime option is a one-time purchase and is not a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://jyvapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://jyvapps.com/terms CineMeter Pro is an independent app. Sekonic is a trademark of its respective owner; CineMeter Pro is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sekonic, Lumu, or any hardware meter brand.

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

CineMeter Pro4 screens
ColourTemp4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CineMeter Pro versus ColourTemp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCineMeter ProColourTemp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarah AydoniHigh Water Films Limited

Customer experience

CineMeter Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ColourTemp

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CineMeter Pro

Subscriptions1
  • CineMeter Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • CineMeter Pro – Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

ColourTemp

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

Questions

Is CineMeter Pro free?
CineMeter Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ColourTemp free?
ColourTemp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CineMeter Pro or ColourTemp?
CineMeter Pro is rated higher. CineMeter Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ColourTemp averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do CineMeter Pro or ColourTemp have ads?
Neither CineMeter Pro nor ColourTemp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CineMeter Pro or ColourTemp?
CineMeter Pro ships an update every 10 days, and ColourTemp every 10 days. Most recently, CineMeter Pro was updated on October 18, 2026 and ColourTemp on October 12, 2026.

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