Comparison

Spectrum Compact Simulator vs uSpectrumX

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

Head to head
About

Spectrum Compact Simulator

Explore the functionality of a handheld microwave spectrum analyzer through a realistic simulation. This application demonstrates how to perform antenna alignment, troubleshooting, and maintenance with ease and speed.

Highlights
  • Simulates handheld microwave spectrum analyzer
  • Demonstrates real microwave radio spectrum data
  • Facilitates antenna alignment
  • Aids in troubleshooting
  • Supports maintenance tasks
Features
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SAF Spectrum Compact Simulator application was created for you to discover and experience the ease of use of the world's first handheld microwave spectrum analyzer. The application demonstrate full set of SAF Spectrum Compact functions by simulating real microwave radio spectrum data. The device makes the antenna alignment, troubleshooting and maintenance as easy and fast as never before!

About

uSpectrumX

This application connects wirelessly to a handheld spectrometer to remotely analyze light sources. It displays detailed spectral data, light source information, and allows for data saving and sharing.

Highlights
  • Wireless Wi-Fi connection to spectrometer
  • Remote light source analysis
  • Spectrum, CIE1931, CIE1976, CRI, TM-30 diagrams
  • Detailed light source information (LUX, CCT, CRI)
  • Save and share captured data
  • Open UPRTek .xls files
Features
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uSpectrumX is a wireless controller application for UPRTek handheld spectrometer which provides 6 main features, namely Basic, Spectrum, CIE1931, CIE1976, CRI, and TM-30. Supported Devices ・MK350S Premium (≧ FW Ver.1.1.0.B24) ・MK350N Premium (≧ FW Ver.1.1.1.B6) # uSpectrumX will continuously add more supported devices in the future. Connect to Handheld Spectrometer via Wi-Fi ・To remotely analyze light source target. ・To remotely configure the "Integration Mode" of device ・To remotely run "Dark Calibration" of device. ・To save the captured data of device. More Features ・To show Spectrum, CIE1931, CIE1976, CRI, TM-30 diagram of the data(*.xls), which was generated from UPRTek handheld spectrometer. ・To see more detail information of light source, such as LUX, CCT, CRI, x, y, λp, and λpV. ・To share the measured data via email. ・To choose uSpectrumX to open UPRTek xls file from other apps.

Screenshots

Spectrum Compact Simulator3 screens
uSpectrumX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: uSpectrumX at 5.0 against Spectrum Compact Simulator's 1.0. Spectrum Compact Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 9.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

uSpectrumX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spectrum Compact Simulator ships an update every 2 months, uSpectrumX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Spectrum Compact Simulator versus uSpectrumX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectrum Compact SimulatoruSpectrumX
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAF Tehnika ASUnited Power Research Technology Corporation

In-app purchases

None

Spectrum Compact Simulator

No in-app purchases

None

uSpectrumX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spectrum Compact Simulator free?
Spectrum Compact Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is uSpectrumX free?
uSpectrumX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spectrum Compact Simulator or uSpectrumX?
uSpectrumX is rated higher. Spectrum Compact Simulator averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while uSpectrumX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spectrum Compact Simulator or uSpectrumX have ads?
Neither Spectrum Compact Simulator nor uSpectrumX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spectrum Compact Simulator or uSpectrumX?
Spectrum Compact Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and uSpectrumX every 3 months. Most recently, Spectrum Compact Simulator was updated on November 1, 2026 and uSpectrumX on November 2, 2026.

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