# Color Splash for iPad — Selective color photo effect

> Selective color photo editor for dramatic black and white effects with color accents. (iPhone/iPad app by Pocket Pixels Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-splash-for-ipad/id374308914 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pocket Pixels Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292628472)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 813 App Store ratings · 595 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-splash-for-ipad/id374308914/reviews.md

## What is Color Splash for iPad?

Color Splash™ lets you quickly and easily give photos a dramatic look by converting them to black and white, while keeping your chosen details in color. 

Use your finger as a brush to "paint" sections of your image black and white, or to bring back the original color.  Zooming in and out using the two-finger pinching gesture allows you to work on details with pixel-accuracy.

Features:
- Share your edited images with friends via email or by uploading them to Twitter, Flickr or Dropbox.
- Save multiple sessions to resume your work later.
- Undo any number of accidental brush strokes.
- Adjust brush properties such as brush size, softness and opacity.
- An alternative view mode highlights the regions that will remain in color with a red tint. This makes it easier to see and adjust the boundaries between color and black & white regions.

## Key features

- Selective color editing
- Black and white conversion
- Brush tool for color/B&W painting
- Zoom for detail work
- Share via email and social media
- Save and resume sessions
- Adjustable brush properties

## What do users think of Color Splash for iPad?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Produces great results
- 💡 Unique and creative effects
- 🔍 Precise control with zoom
- 🔗 Integrates well with social media

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited control over color selection
- 🔍 Difficulty with certain photo types

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Picture stretching issues
- Inconsistent brush behavior

**Most requested features**

- Color picker tool
- More advanced editing options
- Ability to start with black and white photos

## Recent user reviews (10 of 595)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-splash-for-ipad/id374308914/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Color splash for iPad

*2024-07-12, version 3.14.1*

Doesn’t do anything I need.  WASTED MONEY!

### 5/5 — Fantastic app it this a must for all keen photo editors

*2020-09-30, version 3.14.1*

Well what can I say about this app other then it’s fantastic and the customer service of pocket pixels sorting a issue out I had very fast ,it’s one of the best apps and being able to adjust the brush size to very small is bonus especially if you have a iPad pencil.

### 5/5 — Beautiful app!

*2020-02-19, version 3.13*

What an amazing app! It looks amazing on the iPad Pro.

### 5/5 — Love black & white pictures.

*2020-01-20, version 3.13*

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### 5/5 — Colorado splash

*2019-12-08, version 3.13*

Excellent app does exactly what it says it does & is easy to use.

### 3/5 — Aiutatemi

*2019-12-02, version 3.13*

Ma come si fa a cambiare colore? A me da solo il rosso. Aiutatemi vi prego

### 2/5 — Literally only does one thing.

*2019-08-03, version 3.11*

If you want part of the photo in b&w and part colour you’re in luck cause this app does that.

Wanna do anything else at all? This app isn’t useful.

### 5/5 — Colour splash

*2019-06-08, version 3.11*

I’m sure you can get C/S to be the best app I’ve ever played in the world.

I LOVE THIS APP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

### 2/5 — Not working with Logitech crayon

*2019-05-27*

I have been using the app since it existed.  I have always been very satisfied.  Now I use the Logitech Crayon, but the app always draws very thick, no matter what size I set for the brush.  can you solve this

**Developer response:** Please email me at support@pocketpixels.com so that we can figure out what's going on together and hopefully resolve this issue.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2019-01-18, version 3.10.1*

Easy to use. Great results!  Definitely worth the money!

## Frequently asked questions about Color Splash for iPad

### What does Color Splash do?

Color Splash allows you to transform your photos by converting them to black and white while selectively keeping specific areas in their original color. You can use your finger as a brush to paint sections of your image black and white, or to bring back the original color.

### How do I edit details precisely?

The app supports a two-finger pinching gesture for zooming in and out of your image. This allows you to work on fine details with pixel-level accuracy, ensuring precise control over where color is applied or removed.

### Can I save my work and continue later?

Yes, the application allows you to save multiple editing sessions. This means you can pause your work at any time and resume it later without losing your progress.

### How can I share my edited photos?

Once you've finished editing, you can easily share your creations with friends. The app provides options to share your images via email or by uploading them directly to platforms like Twitter, Flickr, or Dropbox.

### What are the brush customization options?

You have control over various brush properties to tailor your editing experience. This includes adjusting the brush size, softness, and opacity, giving you flexibility in how you apply color or black and white effects.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.15 — 2024-10-17

Updated the app for iOS 18, adding dark and tinted variants of the app icon for your customized home screens and fixed a few minor issues.

### 3.14.1 — 2020-09-29

- Fixed an issue where the new iOS 14 photo picker would not work for some users on the 12.9" iPad
- Fixed a crash for users still running early beta versions of iOS 14 (but please update to the latest iOS release).

### 3.14 — 2020-09-16

- Updated to use the new iOS 14 photo picker. 
- A few other fixes for improved iOS 14 compatibility.

### 3.13.1 — 2020-09-11

- Fixed UI issues with a future version of iOS. 
- Removed Facebook and Instagram integration, because Instagram shut down their API, and Facebook repeatedly caused apps using their SDK to crash on launch.

### 3.13 — 2019-09-19

Updated for iPadOS 13

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