# schirleMix — Paint Mixing Recipes

> AI-powered paint mixing recipes based on your personal paint collection and reference photos. (iPhone/iPad app by stephen schirle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schirlemix/id6758656396 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [stephen schirle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874221871)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-12
- Monetization: paid

## What is schirleMix?

Pick any color from a reference photo and get a precise mixing recipe using the paints you actually
  own. Recipes are based on real paint behavior, not just RGB math, so what you mix on the palette
  matches what you see on screen.

  FEATURES

  - Custom palettes from 150+ oil paints, or start with 8 presets (Zorn, portrait, landscape,
  impressionist, and more)
  - Every recipe uses only the paints you've selected
  - Image analysis pulls key colors from any photo and shows which of your paints cover the scene
  - Posterize, notan, quantize, cutout, grayscale, blur, and geometric simplification filters to study
  your reference
  - Flesh focus mode prioritizes white-base mixes and earth pigments for skin tones
  - Landscape focus mode favors natural greens, blues, and earths
  - AI mentor for mixing technique, palette suggestions, and painting critique — knows your current
  color and recipe

## Key features

- Custom palettes from 150+ oil paints
- Image analysis for color extraction
- Paint recipes based on real paint behavior
- Reference image study filters
- Flesh and landscape focus modes
- AI mentor for mixing and critique

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 AI Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 700 AI Credits | $9.99 | one-time |


## Is schirleMix safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess schirleMix.

## Is schirleMix legit?

schirleMix has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for schirleMix is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about schirleMix

### What is schirleMix?

schirleMix is a utility application that provides precise paint mixing recipes based on reference photos and the user's personal paint collection. It analyzes images to suggest colors and offers AI guidance for mixing techniques.

### How does schirleMix create paint recipes?

Recipes are generated using real paint behavior, not just RGB math, ensuring accuracy. The app considers the specific paints you own and analyzes reference photos to pull key colors.

### Can I use my own paints with schirleMix?

Yes, you can create custom palettes from over 150 oil paints or start with preset palettes. The app ensures every recipe uses only the paints you have selected.

### What kind of filters does schirleMix offer for reference images?

schirleMix includes filters like posterize, notan, quantize, cutout, grayscale, blur, and geometric simplification to help users study their reference images.

### Does schirleMix have specific modes for different subjects?

Yes, it features a Flesh focus mode that prioritizes white-base mixes and earth pigments for skin tones, and a Landscape focus mode favoring natural greens, blues, and earths.

### What is the price of schirleMix?

schirleMix is a paid application priced at $9.99. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases mentioned beyond the initial purchase.

### On which devices can I use schirleMix?

schirleMix is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is schirleMix updated?

The app was last updated on February 13, 2026, with version 1.35. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.35 — 2026-02-13

No release notes.

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