Best Color Temperature Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
14 free apps
Updated November 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 (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1White Balance Kelvin Meter CCTWhite Balance Kelvin Meter CCTFree4.7★ (586)NoYesNov 2026
2Color Temperature Meter+Color Temperature Meter+Free3.7★ (6)YesNoNov 2026
3Photo Light & Exposure MeterPhoto Light & Exposure MeterFree4.5★ (3.3K)NoYesNov 2026
4Kelvin: Color Temp MeterKelvin: Color Temp MeterFree3.0★ (1)NoYesNov 2026
5Color Temperature ComparisonColor Temperature Comparison$2.99—NoNoOct 2026
6Lux Light Meter & PhotometerLux Light Meter & PhotometerFree4.8★ (199)YesYesNov 2026
7White Balance Meter AI - KEVWhite Balance Meter AI - KEV$2.994.5★ (263)NoNoOct 2026
8Screen Color - Kelvin MeterScreen Color - Kelvin MeterFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Color Temperature

White Balance Kelvin Meter CCT#1

White Balance Kelvin Meter CCT by Contechity AB

Color Temperature Measurement
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(586 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
  • 🎥 Great for video and photography
  • 🏠 Helpful for home lighting setup
  • 🔧 Convenient for professional use

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription model is frustrating
  • 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
  • 📱 Inconsistent accuracy across devices
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
Color Temperature Meter+#2

Color Temperature Meter+ by Kyu-Hee Jang

Kelvin & Tint · White Balance
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
3.7(6 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app measures the color temperature of ambient light in Kelvin and tint using your device's camera. It helps photographers match white balance and choose lighting gels by providing readings, light types, and comparisons to common light sources. Save and export your measurements for later use.

Photo Light & Exposure Meter#3

Photo Light & Exposure Meter by Pavel Bukhonov

Measure Shutter Speed, Lux, EV
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.5😐(3.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔍 Accurate light metering
  • 💡 Useful for film photography
  • 🚀 Quick and responsive
  • 📏 Helpful for exposure control

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Unclear pricing and subscription details
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance and bugs
  • 📊 Limited features in free version
  • 💤 Frequent ads even after paid upgrade

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FAQ about Color Temperature

What are the best color temperature apps for iPhone?
White Balance Kelvin Meter CCT tops our color temperature apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 586 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 14 of the top color temperature apps we rank are free to download, including White Balance Kelvin Meter CCT and Color Temperature Meter+.
White Balance Kelvin Meter CCT has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ color temperature apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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