Comparison

RISO PRINT vs Spectrolite

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

Head to head
About

RISO PRINT

Print PDF, text, or image files directly from your mobile device. Configure advanced print settings like duplexing, imposition, and finishing options. Supports a variety of RISO printers and common file formats.

Highlights
  • Print PDF, text, and image files
  • Register and manage up to 10 printers
  • Preview documents before printing
  • Configure duplex, imposition, and finishing settings
  • Supports secure print with PIN codes
  • Print various file formats including PDF, TXT, PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP
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RISO PRINT-S is an application to print PDF, text, or photo/image data directly from tablets or smartphones. You can print PDF, text, or photo/image data saved in your devices. You can also configure several print settings like duplex print, imposition, punch and staple by using RISO PRINT-S. [Features] ・Registering/Managing Printers Up to 10 printers can be registered. ・Previewing a PDF, text, or photo/image The PDF, text, or photo/image is displayed on the preview area of RISO PRINT-S. ・Configuring the Print Settings on RISO PRINT-S You can configure the print settings on RISO PRINT-S by a PDF, text, photo/image or a printer. [Basic] Color Mode Copies Duplex print Paper Size Scale to Fit Paper Type Input Tray [Layout] Imposition Layout order [Finishing] Collate Booklet Booklet binding Layout order Binding side Staple Punch Output Tray [Authentication] Secure Print PIN Code ・Printable Data PDF*1 (versions 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7*2) TXT*3 PNG JPEG/JPG GIF BMP *1: Encrypted PDF documents are not supported. *2: Extended features are not supported. *3: Character codes other than UTF-8 are not supported. [Supported printers] ComColor FW Series *1 SHAN CAI YIN WANG FW Series *1 ComColor GD Series *1 SHAN CAI YIN WANG GD Series *1 ComColor FT Series *1 SHAN CAI YIN WANG FT Series *1 ComColor FT EII Series *1 SHAN CAI YIN WANG FT EII Series *1 ComColor GL Series *1 SHAN CAI YIN WANG GL Series *1 ComColor GN Series *1 SHAN CAI YIN WANG GN Series *1 *1:Optional PS kit is required. [Tested OS] iOS 15, 16, 17, 18, 26 iPadOS 15, 16, 17, 18, 26 [Supported languages] Japanese, English, French [Precautions for use] ・The available features vary depending on your printer and optional devices. ・PDF documents cannot be displayed directly on RISO PRINT-S. Please open a PDF document with other viewer application beforehand. For details, see [HELP] screen. ・When RISO PRINT-S is started after opening a PDF document, the document is displayed on the preview area of the [Home] screen. ・Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) connection environment is required beforehand. Please refer to the instructions prepared for your wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) environment to connect and configure it. ・The screens displayed vary depending on the device.

About

Spectrolite

This app visualizes sound in real-time using various spectrogram types. Explore detailed audio data with intuitive touch controls and adjustable parameters. An optional purchase unlocks advanced measurement tools.

Highlights
  • Real-time spectrogram visualization
  • Constant-Q, linear, and mel frequency scales
  • Full human hearing frequency range
  • Intuitive touch panning and zooming
  • Adjustable gain, Q, and other parameters
  • Pro version: grids, scales, spectrum view, tap-to-measure
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Spectrolite visualizes sound as spectrograms in real time. Spectrolite supports constant-Q spectrograms, which use a logarithmic frequency scale for a display where musical notes are evenly spaced. Spectrograms based on linear and mel frequency scales are also supported. The display covers the full frequency range of human hearing. Intuitive touch panning and zooming lets you dive in and explore the spectrograms in detail. Gain, Q, and other parameters can be adjusted in real time and instantly apply to the display of past signals as well as future ones. The Pro in-app purchase adds grids and scales for time, frequency, and amplitude, as well as a spectrum view and a tap-to-measure function. This expands Spectrolite into an audio measurement tool that you can use to measure frequencies, musical pitches, amplitudes, and durations.

Screenshots

RISO PRINT2 screens
Spectrolite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RISO PRINT at none against Spectrolite's 1. RISO PRINT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Spectrolite's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 1) and review sentiment (83% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Spectrolite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RISO PRINT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RISO PRINT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectrolite has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of RISO PRINT's written reviews are positive against 83% of Spectrolite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RISO PRINT ships an update every 9 months, Spectrolite every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RISO PRINT versus Spectrolite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRISO PRINTSpectrolite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings151 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRISO KAGAKU CORPORATIONWaxing Wave

Customer experience

RISO PRINT

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Spectrolite

All ratings51 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

RISO PRINT

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Spectrolite

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99

Questions

Is RISO PRINT free?
RISO PRINT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spectrolite free?
Spectrolite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RISO PRINT or Spectrolite?
RISO PRINT is rated higher. RISO PRINT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Spectrolite averages 4.8 from 51 ratings.
Do RISO PRINT or Spectrolite have ads?
Neither RISO PRINT nor Spectrolite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RISO PRINT or Spectrolite?
RISO PRINT ships an update every 9 months, and Spectrolite every 8 months. Most recently, RISO PRINT was updated on September 8, 2026 and Spectrolite on September 23, 2026.

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