# Colourpin > Color identification and conversion tool using NCS notation. (iPhone/iPad app by Variable Technologies, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colourpin/id1176980140 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Variable Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/569541572) - Category: Reference, Productivity - Price: Free - Rating: 4.90/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.4 · 76 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 10 more - Released: 2016-11-17 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colourpin/id1176980140/reviews.md ## What is Colourpin? Important: The Colourpin App will be migrated to the NCS+ App by the end of this year. After December 31, 2025, the Colourpin App will no longer be available for download. The NCS system helps communicate colours in a way that everyone understands. Each colour has a unique NCS notation to describe how the colour relates to the four basic colours – yellow, red, blue, and green, as well as to black and white – in blackness, whiteness and chromaticness. The NCS code describes the percentage of the colour that consists of these different parts. This makes it possible to describe the colours of all surface materials and ensure that the colours turn out exactly as you want them too. The NCS Colourpin app makes defining and exploring colours an organized and simplified process. Download the new free NCS Colourpin app and start pinning colours already today! For every colour you pin, you get colour information in the form of the closest NCS notation, translated into CMYK, RGB, L*a*b* and lightness values. * The iOS app is compatible with iPhone 5 and later and also iPad 3rd generation or later. * The app may also be compatible with other devices. Requires Bluetooth 4.1 ## Key features - Identify colors with NCS notation - Translate colors to CMYK, RGB, L*a*b* - Organized color exploration - Simplified color definition - Bluetooth color capture ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colourpin/id1176980140/reviews.md ### 3/5 — OK, but like basic features and share function *2024-07-02* Great app idea except that the user interfaces is everything but intuitive and lacks basic features like share or find a darker color of the color you just scanned?! ### 5/5 — Awesome gadget !! *2023-10-29* It really does what it supposed to. ### 1/5 — Unbrauchbar ist noch untertrieben *2023-06-06, version 11.7.36* Nach dem Update sind Farbkarten führender Deutscher Farbehersteller ( Caparol) nicht mehr da !!!! Farbmessgerät ohne gute Farbkarten was soll das????!!!!!!..... Beste Grüße an die Entwickler ### 1/5 — Ipad pro *2023-02-28, version 11.7.36* Не открывается ### 4/5 — ganz OK *2022-09-28, version 11.7.2* - meist gute Treffergenauigkeit - App ist einigermassen schnell (im Vergleich zu NCS+) - weitere Farbfächer als InApp-Kauf wäre toll - neuerdings crasht die App abundzu, dann sind alle Nutzerdaten gelöscht, please Update ### 1/5 — Анна *2021-12-15, version 11.3.12* Очень необходим русский язык! ### 1/5 — Не работает *2021-09-20, version 11.2.5* iPhone se. не работает приложение. Открывается надаюпись Download products и ничего нельзя сделать. ### 1/5 — Fallo servidor *2021-01-11, version 9.3.18* No me deja conectar el colourpin, siempre me falla el servidor. ### 1/5 — Переслало загружаться *2020-10-13, version 9.1.31* iPhone 8plus iOS 14 перестало загружаться приложение. Открывается окн download product и ничего не происходит. Исправьте пожалуйста. ### 4/5 — Unbrauchbar *2020-10-07, version 9.1.31* Treffergenauigkeit aller RAL und NCS Farben liegt bei 20 % daher für mich absolut Unbrauchbar ## Frequently asked questions about Colourpin ### What is the NCS system used by Colourpin? The NCS system communicates colors by describing how they relate to basic colors (yellow, red, blue, green) and black/white. Each color has a unique notation indicating its blackness, whiteness, and chromaticness. ### What color formats does Colourpin provide? For each color you pin, Colourpin provides the closest NCS notation and translates it into CMYK, RGB, and L*a*b* values, along with lightness. ### What devices is Colourpin compatible with? The iOS app is compatible with iPhone 5 and later, and iPad 3rd generation or later. It requires Bluetooth 4.1 and may be compatible with other devices. ### Is Colourpin free to use? Yes, Colourpin is available as a free app. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned. ### How often is Colourpin updated? The latest version is 13.9.6, and it was last updated on January 8, 2026. This indicates a very recent update. ### What is the age rating for Colourpin? Colourpin has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### Will Colourpin be available after 2025? No, the Colourpin app will be migrated to the NCS+ App by the end of 2025 and will no longer be available for download after December 31, 2025. ### What do users like about Colourpin? With a rating of 4.9 stars from 41 ratings, users likely appreciate its accuracy in color identification and the convenience of having multiple color format translations readily available. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 13.9.6 — 2026-01-08 - Minor UI fixes ### 12.15.6 — 2026-01-08 Important: The Colourpin App will be migrated to the NCS+ App by the end of this year. After December 31, 2025, the Colourpin App will no longer be available for download. ### 11.16.14 — 2024-05-14 - Fixes a crash on older iOS versions ### 11.16.11 — 2024-05-10 Bugs have been fixed! ### 11.15.2 — 2023-12-14 - Several bug fixes and enhancements. ## More apps by Variable Technologies, LLC - [N+Chroma](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-plus-chroma/id585828268) - [myNODE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynode/id651594736) - [Chroma Match](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chroma-match/id681881176) - [N+Motion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-plus-motion/id689068119) - [NODE+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-plus/id921404379) - [Color Muse](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-muse/id995252259) All apps by Variable Technologies, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/569541572 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*