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Best Color Temperature Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the color temperature category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Color Temperature Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1White Balance Kelvin MeterWhite Balance Kelvin MeterFree4.7★ (504)NoYesAug 2026
2Color Temperature Meter+Color Temperature Meter+Free4.0★ (4)YesNoJul 2026
3LightSpectrum ProLightSpectrum Pro$1.994.1★ (39)NoNoJul 2026
4Color Temperature ComparisonColor Temperature Comparison$2.992.3★ (3)NoNoJul 2026
5Photo Light & Exposure MeterPhoto Light & Exposure MeterFree4.5★ (3.2K)NoYesAug 2026
6조도계 - 빛 및 노출 측정조도계 - 빛 및 노출 측정Free4.8★ (197)YesYesJul 2026
7Lux Light Meter Pro for PhotoLux Light Meter Pro for PhotoFree4.8★ (442)NoYesAug 2026
8GoodSleep - color temperatureGoodSleep - color temperatureFree3.0★ (3)YesNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Color Temperature

White Balance Kelvin Meter#1

White Balance Kelvin Meter by Contechity AB

Color Temperature Measurement
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(504 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Accurately measure color temperature in Kelvin to achieve realistic and professional-looking photos. Get white balance and flash filter recommendations, and save measurements with notes. Ideal for photographers and lighting professionals.

What We Love

  • 🔍 Accurate color temperature measurement
  • 📊 Helpful for setting white balance
  • 🎨 Useful for lighting design and evaluation
  • ⚙️ Easy and intuitive to use

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription model is frustrating
  • 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
  • 📱 Inconsistent accuracy across devices
Color Temperature Meter+#2

Color Temperature Meter+ by Kyu-Hee Jang

Kelvin White Balance Camera
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.0(4 ratings)
FreeAds
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Measure light color temperature in Kelvin using your iPhone camera. Get real-time readings, identify light types, and receive white balance suggestions for photography and videography. Save and compare past measurements.

LightSpectrum Pro#3

LightSpectrum Pro by AM PowerSoftware

Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.1😐(39 ratings)
$1.99
#93in Utilities
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Measure light source color temperature and spectrum accurately without expensive equipment. View the color spectrum from 360nm to 800nm, and analyze the white point on the CIE 1931 diagram. Overlay filtered wavelengths on camera images to see frequency reflections and intensity.

What We Love

  • 📸 Accurate white balance measurement for photography
  • 💡 Innovative spectrum analysis without expensive equipment
  • 💰 Affordable alternative to $1,600+ professional color meters
  • 📊 Detailed spectral graph visualization

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 📱 Incompatible with many iPhone models (iPhone 5, 5S, 6, 6+, 11, X)
  • ❌ Camera access problems on multiple devices

More Color Temperature apps to explore

4
Color Temperature Comparison
Color Temperature Comparison
Color Temperature Comparison
Range of Color Temperature
$2.99

This tool allows users to compare different color temperatures on the fly. Input Kelvin values to see corresponding RGB and HEX color codes, along with the color source. It's useful for understanding light bulb types and their applications in various fields.

Compare color temperatures in real-timeInput Kelvin valuesView RGB and HEX color codes
🔧 Utilities
(3)
paid
5
Photo Light & Exposure Meter
Photo Light & Exposure Meter
Photo Light & Exposure Meter
Measure Shutter Speed, Lux, EV
Free

This app acts as a portable light meter for photographers. It helps you understand correct photography settings and experiment with shutter speed, aperture, and ISO in real time. Save snapshots with parameters and geolocation, and measure color temperature.

Real-time shooting value selectionAdjustable shutter speed, aperture, ISOPreliminary picture settings preview
🔧 Utilities
(3.2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
조도계 - 빛 및 노출 측정
조도계 - 빛 및 노출 측정
조도계 - 빛 및 노출 측정
실시간 빛 강도 분석
Free

Measure light intensity and color temperature for photography, plant care, and workspace optimization. Offers real-time readings, shooting recommendations, and manual control for precise lighting adjustments.

Real-time color temperature readingsLux and Foot Candle measurementsAverage and Max light values
🔧 Utilities
(197)
free with in-app purchases
7
Lux Light Meter Pro for Photo
Lux Light Meter Pro for Photo
Lux Light Meter Pro for Photo
Luminosity & Exposure Value EV
Free

This app provides precise light measurements in lux and foot candles, along with real-time color temperature readings. It offers shooting value recommendations and allows manual adjustment of camera settings for photographers, plant enthusiasts, and workspace optimization.

Real-time color temperature measurementLux and foot candles light measurementsAverage and max light values
🔧 Utilities
(442)
subscription
8
GoodSleep - color temperature
GoodSleep - color temperature
GoodSleep - color temperature
Sleep solution
Free

This app helps improve sleep quality by analyzing ambient light color temperature and suggesting adjustments. It aims to reduce melatonin inhibition before bedtime by recommending warmer light sources for deeper sleep and a more refreshed awakening.

Ambient light detectionColor temperature analysisPhotographic records of light
🌟 Lifestyle
(3)
ad-supported
9
White Balance Meter AI - KEV
White Balance Meter AI - KEV
White Balance Meter AI - KEV
Color Temperature Kelvin Meter
$2.99
$3.99 | 25% OFF

This app transforms your device into a professional light meter, using AI to analyze live camera previews and provide accurate color temperature readings in Kelvin. It helps photographers and videographers achieve perfect white balance without expensive equipment.

Real-time color temperature in KelvinWhite balance compensation and calculationSnapshot capture with color temperature and location
📷 Photo & Video
(260)
free
10
Kelvin: Color Temp Meter
Kelvin: Color Temp Meter
Kelvin: Color Temp Meter
CCT & Gel Calculator for Film
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
11
Iroku — AI Color Truth
Iroku — AI Color Truth
Iroku — AI Color Truth
AI Names Every Color in Photos
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
12
Screen Color - Kelvin Meter
Screen Color - Kelvin Meter
Screen Color - Kelvin Meter
Real-time Color Temp Meter
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
Colorimeter App
Colorimeter App
Colorimeter App
Detailed color information
Free

Capture and analyze colors from your camera or photos. Get detailed information, convert between various color formats, and access extensive color lists. Includes tools for color mixing, difference calculation, and even color blindness tests.

Pick color from cameraPick color from photosColor conversion
🔧 Utilities
(137)
free with in-app purchases
14
Clear Color
Clear Color
Clear Color
Capture, compare, save colors
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
15
Spectro by Variable
Spectro by Variable
Spectro by Variable
Precise Color Measurement
Free

This app enables color professionals to precisely measure, match, and communicate color data using connected devices. Access extensive color libraries and analyze spectral curves for accurate results anytime, anywhere.

Scan, match, and compare colorsView spectral curves and LAB valuesAccess extensive brand color libraries
📊 Productivity
(118)
free with in-app purchases
16
Chromatic Color Helper
Chromatic Color Helper
Chromatic Color Helper
by Daisuke Nishioka
Free

This app helps individuals with color vision deficiencies identify colors by pointing their device's camera at objects. It provides real-time color identification and allows users to pause the view to examine colors more closely. The app uses Japanese Industrial Standard color names for clear communication.

Real-time camera color identificationPause view for detailed color analysisColor identification from photos
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free
17
Color Picker & Identifier
Color Picker & Identifier
Color Picker & Identifier
Identify Colors: HEX, RGB
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Color Fisher
Color Fisher
Color Fisher
Shows pixel color from screen
Free

Identify colors from your mobile camera's live preview. This utility tool helps you pinpoint specific hues and their values directly from your screen.

Identify colors from camera previewPinpoint specific huesDisplay color values
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
19
Lumu Light Meter
Lumu Light Meter
Lumu Light Meter
Pro color and flash meter
Free

This app functions as a standalone reflective light meter or pairs with hardware for professional flash and color temperature measurements. It offers various modes for photography and videography, storing measurements with notes and location.

Standalone reflective light meterFlash and color temperature meteringPhoto and cine/video modes
📷 Photo & Video
(99)
free with in-app purchases
20
Palettio: Color Picker
Palettio: Color Picker
Palettio: Color Picker
Turn Photos into Palettes
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)

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FAQ about Color Temperature

What are the best color temperature apps for iPhone?
White Balance Kelvin Meter tops our color temperature apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 504 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top color temperature apps we rank are free to download, including White Balance Kelvin Meter and Color Temperature Meter+.
White Balance Kelvin Meter has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 249+ color temperature apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app transforms your smartphone into a professional color temperature meter. It measures the color temperature of light sources in Kelvin, helping you capture more realistic and professional-looking images by providing accurate color data.
Key features include real-time color temperature measurements in Kelvin, high accuracy, support for both rear and front cameras, the ability to save measurements with notes, and detailed documentation. It also offers photography-specific tools like white balance recommendations, flash filter suggestions, mired shifts, and magenta/green shift measurements.

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