# Colorfader — Color splash on black & white

> Applies selective color splash effects to black and white photos. (iPhone/iPad app by michele barbieri.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorfader/id405245734 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [michele barbieri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457083836)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 5 MB
- Languages: European Spanish, American English, Italian, French (France)
- Released: 2010-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorfader/id405245734/reviews.md

## What is Colorfader?

ColorFader is the application that enable you to emphasize some particular objects or color parts of an image that is converted to black and white.The outcome is a very striking effect that helps you to give an artistic touch to your images.

It's very easy, in a couple of minutes you'll be able to save fantastic images. Open an existing image or take a new one with the camera. Use two fingers to move around an image or zoom in. Use only one finger to paint upon the image. If color tab is selected you'll paint color strokes, otherwise, if Gray tab is selected, you'll paint in black and white

You can also change background image color if black & white is not the effect you want to set for your image.

Key features:

-Saved images scale 1:1 with original images
-Possibility to change hue, contrast, saturation and blur of colored and b/w part of image
-Multiple working sessions
-Undo/Redo function to delete unwanted strokes above the image
-User friendly interface
-Brush monitor for easy drawing
-Possibility to regulate width and hardness of the strokes
-Change background image color with sephia and other 8 colors
-Possibility to add vignette to final image
-Share and store final images

## Key features

- Selective color splash
- Black and white conversion
- Adjust hue, contrast, saturation, blur
- Undo/Redo functionality
- Adjustable brush size and hardness
- Change background color
- Add vignette effect

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorfader/id405245734/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible update

*2022-11-26*

Well I used to love this app…until this recent update. Now the app doesn’t even work. Continues to crash every time I try to open it. Have deleted it and reinstalled several times. This Aw my go to color pop app and it’s worthless now.

### 5/5 — Awesome!! 5 stars! 👏

*2015-01-04*

Love how you can zoom in to be more careful. Looks amazing!

### 1/5 — 使えない…

*2012-11-02*

iPhoneをバージョンアップしてから、最後のカメラロールに保存をクリックすると落ちて保存出来なくなりました。気に入っているアプリなので修正お願いします！

### 1/5 — Crash crash crash!!!

*2012-10-20*

It keeps crashing with this new update. I can't do a thing with it.

### 1/5 — This app is CRAP

*2011-01-01*

Don't waste your time or money.

### 5/5 — Really love it, but....

*2010-12-23*

This a great app. Works great and deserves 5 stars. The "but...." is because if this app gets a layer feature where you can have select items different colors that would be awesome. Also more effects would be nice and some basic manipulation besides cropping.

## Frequently asked questions about Colorfader

### What is Colorfader used for?

ColorFader is used to create artistic effects by selectively applying color to parts of a black and white image. You can highlight specific objects or color areas to make them stand out.

### How do I use Colorfader to edit photos?

You can open an existing image or take a new one with the camera. Use two fingers to zoom and pan, and one finger to paint color strokes or black and white strokes onto the image.

### Can I adjust the colors in Colorfader?

Yes, Colorfader allows you to change the hue, contrast, and saturation of both the colored and black and white parts of your image. You can also adjust the blur effect.

### Does Colorfader have an undo feature?

Yes, Colorfader includes an undo/redo function that allows you to easily delete unwanted strokes you've made on the image, making the editing process more forgiving.

### What devices does Colorfader support?

ColorFader is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on February 6, 2026, indicating ongoing support.

### How much does Colorfader cost?

ColorFader is a paid application, priced at $0.99. There are no in-app purchases mentioned, and it does not contain advertisements.

### What is the age rating for Colorfader?

ColorFader has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children.

### Can I change the background color in Colorfader?

Yes, Colorfader offers the ability to change the background image color with sepia and eight other color options, providing further creative control over your final image.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.6 — 2026-02-06

-User interface improvements
-Bug fixes

### 5.5 — 2025-12-21

-Improved drawing performance
-Bug fixes

### 5.4 — 2025-11-01

-iOS26 Optimization

### 5.3.2 — 2023-12-29

• Added brush monitor
• Improved the drawing area and performance
• Bug fixing

### 5.3.1 — 2023-12-28

• Added brush monitor
• Improved the drawing area and performance
• Bug fixing

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All apps by michele barbieri: https://appshunter.io/developer/1457083836

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