# LightStop vs ColourTemp

The clearest difference is device support: LightStop at 3 against ColourTemp's 1. LightStop also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LightStop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month 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.

LightStop ships an update fortnightly, ColourTemp weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightStop | ColourTemp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colourtemp/id6776435214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 40 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Albert Bove Gracia](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776248501) | [High Water Films Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776435576) |

## What reviewers say

### LightStop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightstop/id6776248499)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LightStop Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| LightStop Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### ColourTemp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colourtemp/id6776435214)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ColourTemp Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightStop free?

LightStop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ColourTemp free?

ColourTemp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do LightStop or ColourTemp have ads?

Neither LightStop nor ColourTemp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightStop or ColourTemp?

LightStop ships an update fortnightly, and ColourTemp weekly. Most recently, LightStop was updated on September 10, 2026 and ColourTemp on September 26, 2026.

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