# Colordrop: Color Picker — Advanced color picker

> Advanced photo color picker and analysis tool for developers and creatives. (iPhone/iPad app by George Jones.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colordrop-color-picker/id1123855886 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [George Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/498780233)
- Category: Developer Tools, Graphics & Design
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.2 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2018-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colordrop-color-picker/id1123855886/reviews.md

## What is Colordrop?

Capture and inspect the colors in your photos with Colordrop – a modern and advanced color picker.

CAPTURE
Capture colors from your photos.

- Pick colors from any image or photo.
- Open from your Photo Library, Camera, or Files.
- Live Capture lets you see the colors around you in real time.
- Open images or import colors from Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Easily view and pick the most dominant colors in an image.
- Select a 'capture radius' to have granular control over the colors you capture.
- The Colordrop app extension lets you pick colors without opening the app, for example in the Photos app.
- Today View widget shows you your most recent colors.
- Manually add a color by hex code or using the built-in color picker.


INSPECT
The most detailed color analysis tool available on iPhone or iPad.

- RGB, CYMK and RYB color overviews.
- CIE-LAB, CIE-LCH, HSL, HSV, XYZ color values (and many more).
- Complementary and split-complementary colors.
- Triadic and tetradic colors.
- Tints, shades, tones and monochromatic colors.
- Square and analogous colors.
- Similar colors for RAL Classic, Web, HKS and many more.
- Color blindness simulator and color contrast checker.
- Quickly copy or share color codes.
- Color descriptions describe the appearance of a color in real terms.
- Metadata tells you the source of the color, and when you saved it.

EVEN MORE...
A powerful tool for developers and creatives alike.

- Powerful search feature, including support for Spotlight.
- Organize your colors with tags.
- Drag and drop colors to other apps, or to save new ones.
- Siri Shortcuts for capturing or viewing colors.
- Apple Watch app to view all of your saved colors at a glance.
- Export colors to Procreate swatch, Adobe color swatch, or to JSON or CSV formats.
- Change the default illuminant for accurate color in any environment.
- Customize the color data you see.


Colordrop is developed by a team of one! Any feedback and suggestions for new features are greatly appreciated. You can get in touch on Twitter (@penguingeorge), or by emailing help@penguingeorge.com.

## Key features

- Capture colors from photos and live camera
- Detailed color analysis (RGB, CMYK, HSL, etc.)
- Color blindness simulator and contrast checker
- Organize colors with tags and export formats
- App extension and Today View widget
- Siri Shortcuts and Apple Watch app

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $8.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #104 in Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colordrop-color-picker/id1123855886/reviews.md

### 3/5 — I can’t get it to work

*2019-10-13*

I picked some colors, but it only let me keep four favorites. Then, when I went to check my colors, my faves and some other colors I picked weren’t there. It got stuck on that screen, no way out; it’s stuck in an endless loop of go back a screen & go forward a screen. Before I got stuck in the endless loop, I opened settings and went to the support website, but the two main help categories, “guides” and “how to” don’t work. I never did get to see the Munsell value of a color. Oh well, maybe it’ll get better down the road.

**Developer response:** Hello, I’m sorry that you are unable to get the app to work correctly. 

The app lets you save unlimited colors, so I’m unsure how it was only letting you save 4. If you are tapping the star icon in the Capture tab, these are “dominant colors” in the image, not favourites. 

If you would like additional help, please contact us at help@penguingeorge.com and I’d be more than happy to discuss any issues you are having.

### 5/5 — Great...

*2018-07-23*

Very much enjoying the new version.  Thank you!

### 5/5 — Brilliant, easy to use and fun.

*2018-07-13*

I had the first version of this app and really enjoyed using it but improvements are great. Quite addictive!

### 5/5 — An Amazing Tool!

*2018-07-12*

I am not a professional artist, and I am definitely not super creative. I am very good with color and absolutely love being able to have a way to capture the “I like what I see, now how do I recreate it?” moments. I love digital planning and this app is a tool that went straight to the favorites on my dock! Thank you to George for making a great app that is simple to use yet incredibly detailed in the information provided. This developer just made an app that is truly worthy of the saying, “There’s an app for that”!

**Developer response:** Thank you for such a fantastic review! I'm happy you're enjoying using Colordrop 2 and that it's proving useful. We can't wait to keep updating the app and improving it further.

## Frequently asked questions about Colordrop

### What is Colordrop?

Colordrop is an advanced color picker application that allows users to capture and inspect colors from photos, live camera feeds, and other sources. It provides detailed color analysis and organizational tools.

### What devices does Colordrop support?

Colordrop is available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, offering a seamless experience across Apple devices.

### How much does Colordrop cost?

Colordrop is a paid application, priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features.

### What color models does Colordrop support?

Colordrop supports a wide range of color models including RGB, CMYK, RYB, CIE-LAB, CIE-LCH, HSL, HSV, and XYZ, among others.

### Can Colordrop help with color blindness?

Yes, Colordrop includes a color blindness simulator and a color contrast checker to assist users in understanding and designing for accessibility.

### How often is Colordrop updated?

The latest version, 2.5.1, was released on September 15, 2020. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the developer is actively seeking feedback for new features.

### Can I export colors from Colordrop?

Yes, Colordrop allows you to export colors in various formats, including Procreate swatch, Adobe color swatch, JSON, and CSV, making it versatile for different workflows.

### Does Colordrop have ads?

No, Colordrop does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for all users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.1 — 2020-09-15

This version includes bug fixes and other minor improvements.

### 2.5 — 2020-07-13

This version includes:

LIVE CAPTURE
The new "Live Capture" feature lets you view the colors around you in real time. Simply point your device's camera at the colors you want to capture and tap Save. You can also lock the camera, letting you reposition the Loupe to capture colors more accurately.

MAGNIFIER LOUPE
The new Magnifier loupe makes it easier to see which colors you're capturing, right down to individual pixels. If you prefer the old way, you can toggle the magnifier on or off in the Capture Options pane.

COLOR AS CODE
View and copy Swift, Objective-C and CSS representations of your colors. Choose from over 30 different options, and customise which styles appear.

SHARE AS IMAGE
You can now save and share a color as an image. You'll find this new feature alongside the regular Share buttons in the app.

Also included:
- HKS color system added to "Related Colors".
- "Copy on Capture" setting copies newly saved colors to the clipboard automatically.
- Tagging your colors is now much easier. The redesigned Tags view lets you add or modify the tags you've assigned to a color.
- OSA-UCS 74 and OSA-UCS 90 color values added.
- Improvements to the "Metadata" view, particularly for viewing the source image.
- Improvements to the accuracy of color temperature readings, including the addition of Duv value.
- Minor improvements to accessibility throughout the app, including support for larger fonts.
- Bug fixes and other minor improvements.

If you like Colordrop, please give a rating and a review – it really helps! If you have feedback or feature suggestions, please get in touch by emailing help@penguingeorge.com.

### 2.4.2 — 2020-04-23

This update includes bug fixes and other minor improvements.

Like Colordrop? Please consider providing a rating and review - it really helps us out! For support and other questions, please email help@penguingeorge.com.

### 2.4.1 — 2020-03-30

This update includes:

- Improved drag and drop support for colors.
- Bug fixes and other minor improvements.

Like Colordrop? Please consider providing a rating and review - it really helps us out! For support and other questions, please email help@penguingeorge.com.

### 2.4 — 2020-03-27

OPEN FROM FILE
You can now open images from iCloud Drive and other locations on your iPad using the new "Files" option in the source picker menu.

RECENT COLORS
The color picker (available in the manual "Add a Color" screen) now shows you the 5 most recently picked colors. Tap on a color to select it, or long press for more options.

This update also includes:
- Drag and drop a color in to the "Colors" tab to add it.
- You can now drag any color you see in the Inspector view.
- Support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS.
- Bug fixes and other minor improvements.

Like Colordrop? Please consider providing a rating and review - it really helps us out! For support and other questions, please email help@penguingeorge.com.

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