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Color Splash

Color Splash

Selective color photo effect

6.4K ratings
1045 reviews
#59 in paid Photo & Video
🎬 Entertainment
📷 Photo & Video
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 15, 2009
  • September 20, 2024

Developer

Pocket Pixels Inc.
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About

Transform your photos by selectively applying color to black and white images. This app uses an intuitive brush interface to highlight specific areas, creating dramatic and eye-catching visuals. Easily edit details with zoom and multiple brush options.

✓Selective colorization
✓Black and white conversion
✓Intuitive brush interface
✓Zoom for detail work
✓Multiple brush types
✓Undo functionality
✓Alternative view mode
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Color Splash. Based on 6.4K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • 💎High-quality results
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🎨Versatile editing capabilities
  • 🕰️Saves time compared to manual editing
  • 🔍Precise control with zoom feature
  • 🎉Fun and creative experience
  • 💻Works well on mobile devices

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional bugs or crashes
  • 🖌️Desire for more precise selection tools
  • 🎨Limited color customization options
  • 📱Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 💰Paid app, some users want free version
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What's New in Color Splash

3.14

September 20, 2024

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

Charts

Top Paid

📉 59-3

Photo & Video

This app dropped -3 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Amazing

Very good but I would love for it to let us add words
Bc I believe otherwise we have to use another app to do that when it’s simpler to just do it on the same app

Very good thou 🤩🤩🤩
Spridge76Spridge76

I love it

Using it for years and still loving it
test reichttest reicht

Terrific!

This is just about the best and easiest to use app of its type. So much fun!
DeadaphidsDeadaphids

One Thing Really Well

This app does one thing and it does it exceptionally well. The upfront nominal charge is well worth the price. The developers thought about the process required to achieve the end results. As such, the operations, tools, and visual aides provided work perfectly. It’s a pleasure to use.
KdvillinesKdvillines

Quality App

I’ve loved this app for a while. Really enjoy using it, brings out another dimension to my photos.
Filsey S3Filsey S3
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Login screen freezes

Bug

Incompatible with older devices

Bug

Unexpected color mixing when using red overlay

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add ability to change original colors

Feature

Implement a pen/brush tool for finer control

Feature

Introduce more editing options like filters, effects

Feature

Develop an iPad-specific version of the app

Feature

Provide a free version with limited features

Feature

FAQ

What does the Color Splash app do?

This app allows you to convert your photos to black and white while selectively keeping certain areas in their original color. This creates a dramatic effect that draws attention to the colored elements, making your images more striking.

How do I use the selective color feature?

You use your finger as a brush to paint over the parts of the image you want to keep in color, or to convert sections to black and white. The app offers zooming capabilities for precise editing and multiple brush types for different effects.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

What devices is Color Splash compatible with?

Based on the description mentioning an 'iPhone photo library', the app is designed for iOS devices. It allows you to import photos from your device's library, as well as from cloud services like Dropbox and Flickr.

What are some common use cases for this app?

Users can create dramatic portraits by highlighting a person's eyes or clothing against a black and white background. It's also great for making specific objects in a landscape or still life pop, or for adding an artistic, vintage feel to everyday photos.