LightSpectrum Pro is a utility that transforms mobile devices into light measurement tools, providing color temperature readings and spectral analysis. It offers a cost-effective alternative to professional hardware by utilizing the device camera to analyze light sources between 360nm and 800nm. The app is notable for its ability to visualize white points and wavelength intensity overlays without requiring expensive external equipment.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Professional photographers, videographers, and lighting technicians seeking an affordable, portable solution for light analysis.
What does it look like?
Key features
Calculates the color temperature of light sources in Kelvin with a reported error margin of 2-8%.
Displays the light spectrum of an examined source across a range of 360nm to 800nm.
Visualizes the white point position of a light source on the standard CIE 1931 color space diagram.
Applies a visual filter to the camera feed to identify and display the intensity of specific light frequencies in real-time.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.
Who built it?
AM PowerSoftware
4 apps tracked · Utilities
Mind Sound
LuxMeter Easy
LuxMeterPlusUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for LightSpectrum Pro
How's the Utilities market?
The rivals identified
By Marina Polyanskaya
Both apps target professional photographers and videographers seeking portable light measurement tools, competing directly for utility space on professional devices.
- Lux Light Meter Pro uses a freemium model; LightSpectrum Pro requires a $1.99 upfront purchase.
- The rival focuses on lux and exposure controls; LightSpectrum Pro provides CIE 1931 diagrams and wavelength overlays.
- Lux Light Meter Pro holds a massive scale advantage with 56,766 ratings compared to 38.
Datacolor LightColor MeterContender
Color Temperature Meter+Contender
Kelvy - White Balance MeterContender
Light Meter LM-3000Contender
White Balance Kelvin MeterContender
Lux Light Meter Pro for PhotoContender
Lux Light Meter for MobileContender
Lux Light Meter & PhotometerContender
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Key takeaways for LightSpectrum Pro
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
While not a replacement for high-precision scientific instruments, the app provides a highly functional, low-cost alternative for field-based color temperature and spectral monitoring.
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