# SherMatch+ — user reviews > 122 indexed App Store user reviews of SherMatch+ by Variable Technologies LLC, rated 4.70/5 from 6,819 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shermatch-plus/id1195970208/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shermatch-plus/id1195970208.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5,699 · 4★ 702 · 3★ 179 · 2★ 47 · 1★ 192 ## What do users think of SherMatch+? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Accurate color matching - 🔒 Clear instructions - 👍 Helpful for contractors and professionals - 👍 Saves time and money **Cons** - 🚫 Requires purchase of additional device - 🐛 Inconsistent color matching accuracy - 👎 Poor integration with phone camera - 👎 Confusing and not user-friendly - 🔋 Battery life issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes and login issues - Inability to connect to device - Scrolling issues during account creation **Most requested features** - Allow custom color creation - Integrate phone camera for color matching - Add color palette and notes features - Improve organization and search in app ## Newest reviews (17 of 122) ### 4/5 — Great addition to my tool bag *2026-06-15, version 14.7.5* I’ve used this tool on so many job sites. Very helpful ### 3/5 — My wife thinks I’m on a dating app *2026-02-02, version 14.1.7* Color app is touchy and gets close, but not perfect. I have a problem because they renamed the app to sound like a dating app. ### 1/5 — Useless *2025-12-11, version 11.16.19* Does not use phone camera. Requires you to buy a device. ### 1/5 — Stupid - want you to buy a $75 camera *2025-12-02, version 11.16.19* Called the nearest Sherwin store expecting to be able to checkout/borrow/rent the camera - but no - they expect you to buy it. What a missed opportunity to sell paint. ### 1/5 — Utterly useless *2025-11-12, version 11.16.19* There is no way to upload a photo or take a photo. Must use some sort of SW device. Useless and misleading ### 1/5 — Confusing *2025-09-07, version 11.16.19* Not easy too use. The app says you need to connect to another app or website to scan but doesn’t provide a link and the information provided is confusing. ### 1/5 — Not an app, requires accessories *2025-08-15, version 11.16.19* Sherwin Williams discontinued its useful color match app that let you take a picture with your phone and get suggested color matches. Now you have to buy a scanner accessory for $50! ### 1/5 — So I must pay for a device now when I used my phone for free before ?! *2025-08-13, version 11.16.19* Previously, I use this app and I use the camera on my phone to identify colors. It doesn’t appear that functionality exist anymore? That’s rather disappointing. Even their website list the functionality exists with your phone, but for some reason to do that. Sherwin-Williams get it together guys come on. I know paint your primary focus, but technology should be your second. ### 1/5 — Why can’t I use the camera on the phone? *2025-07-17, version 11.16.19* A bit ridiculous these days with all the power in an iPhone ### 1/5 — Not buying a $50 accessory to get an approximate visualization *2025-07-03, version 11.16.19* This app is not usable unless you have the scanner from Sherwin-Williams which apparently cost about $50. I love Sherwin Williams paint, but this is really stupid requirement. I realize it’s difficult to get calibrated color with the phone camera but at least you could get a basic idea without having to lay out money for another Bluetooth device (the scanner). ### 3/5 — Decent *2025-05-14, version 11.16.19* Could use a sheen match feature otherwise it does what you need it to do ### 1/5 — SW Dropped the Ball *2025-04-11, version 11.16.19* The old ColorSnap Visualizer app was awesome. When I was forced to upgrade, I assumed it would be an upgrade. Their new apps are horrible. They don’t have any of the cool features of the old app - you can’t even flip through all their colours. It’s clunky and ineffective. Disappointing. ### 1/5 — Horrible aplicación *2025-04-05, version 11.16.19* Horrible ### 1/5 — Waste of an app *2025-03-05, version 11.16.19* I’m not buying an accessory to find the color. Previously I could use my own camera and find the color match. What a joke. ### 1/5 — Useless App *2025-01-21, version 11.16.19* It’s stupid how you must purchase an add on device to even use the color match option. They should allow photos with camera phone or for you to upload your own photo swatch. ### 2/5 — Previous version was much better! *2024-12-06, version 11.16.19* Dislike the updates to this app. Prefer the previous version where you could search for a color name or select a color name, then see the similar colors around it. Now if I’m trying to find a color I have to guess which category SW has decided to put it in and search through many of them to hopefully find the color I want. ### 1/5 — Poor update *2024-12-06, version 11.16.19* This use to be so easy to do on my phone. Now I need Bluetooth and additional devices. So disappointing as the old app was easy. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — I have the device *2026-08-06, version 14.8.14* New app sucks. Buttons don’t work, recent scans not seen anywhere I could open. Now half as useful and if a subscription is “necessary” screw you. ### 1/5 — Greedy *2026-07-09, version 14.7.5* App works well enough. Putting the custom color match behind a paywall after paying 120 dollars to sell more sherwin paint is the epitome of corporate greed. ### 1/5 — Total waste of time and money *2026-06-26, version 14.7.5* I’ve was hoping this was a game changer especially since I do rental properties but this device barely works as described. I take a scan go to Sherwin where they mix it, go to job paint wall and discover the sheen is way off and the color slightly off. I scan the new paint from Sherwin and compare and it shows difference between them. How does this work if the matched paint isn’t close. Don’t waste you time or $50 for an app. I’m honing back to using a cut out paint sample like before. ### 1/5 — Junk app *2026-06-15, version 14.7.5* Create an account just to not be able to color match ### 1/5 — Nothing bad against the app just mad it wasn’t useful unless I had some stupid accessories *2026-05-24, version 14.6.4* :( ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with your built in camera *2026-04-24, version 14.6.4* You’d imagine you could use this with your built in camera after calibrating against a know color or something. No. ### 1/5 — App won’t work *2026-03-23, version 14.13.21* Tried to match a color for a client. Went and bought the shermatch tool, and the app will not work. ### 1/5 — Only Apple Pay as an option *2026-03-22, version 14.13.21* Personal cell phone. Personal Apple ID. Bought the device and it sits, useless. Would like the subscription to be paid by business card or SW account. I don’t need a whole new phone dedicated to the business. This app needs alternative payment options. ### 1/5 — Not as advertised *2025-12-22, version 11.16.19* The Sherwin-Williams website said to upload a photo of my room to try out colors, I must download this app. Except the app requires you to purchase special equipment for you home. Ridiculous bait and switch. Useless app. ### 1/5 — Can’t use without equiptment *2025-12-16, version 11.16.19* Bummer. Trying to help the local handyman to match paint for me to save him a trip but you can’t use this app without additional equipment from Sherwin-Williams. Would really prefer if this app was an option for a quick photo upload to match the color like it used to exist. Also annoying that you have to create an account to even view the app. Just not user-friendly and they should definitely have a free option for the average homeowner versus a pro account to serve professionals using their Products and services. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Best color match on the market *2026-08-19, version 14.8.14* Giordano architects highly recommends this sheer match unit for all of your painting needs we only spec for 35 years Sherwin Williams the very best color match system and truly a high grade paint in all finishes.. ### 5/5 — Wow! *2026-08-10, version 14.8.14* This app and device saved me from having to do a whole living-room ceiling as apposed to just the repair spot. The client couldn't were picky and saw the first match that I did and asked if I plan on matching the drywall patch to the rest of the ceiling. I said I may have to repaint the whole ceiling. They said the fine if I have to paint the whole ceiling. Then I bought this device, and after using it, they thought I had painted the whole ceiling. Home Depot couldn't match like this, and I have to go back and redo a job from a Home Depot color match that didn't match. Sherwin customer for life! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2026-03-06, version 14.13.21* So the 1 star reviews I’ve been reading really are not necessary. This app is designed for those with the peripheral that it was made for. The device is around 100$ but is completely worth it especially if you’re a remodeler/painter. ### 5/5 — Buy the color match pro *2024-08-16, version 11.16.19* Totally worth the money, no more taking samples off the wall! I use it for work and for home! I would recommend to any one who paints. ### 5/5 — Accurate and Easy *2024-07-22, version 11.16.8* I like how even if it’s not a SW paint, it’ll still get you pretty close to what’s already on the wall, highly recommend, so easy to use ### 5/5 — Great device and app *2024-06-11, version 11.16.8* Big fan of this tool and app. Saves me time and helps me organize project colors for my customers. Highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Clear instructions *2024-06-04, version 11.16.8* Device pairs easily. Instructions are provided and easy to follow. ### 5/5 — Very helpful *2024-03-02, version 11.16.8* This app is very useful for finding colors and when used with a SW color fan deck it saves time matching and coordinating colors ### 5/5 — Director of maintenance *2024-01-14, version 11.12.19* Being the newest of my staff I could not do my job without this tool! ### 5/5 — Game changer!!! *2024-01-13, version 11.12.19* I’m not sure of any other reviews. But this is technology at its best! For those of you who want to simplify your color coordination this is it simple to use. Also, give you closest to the color you want and sheen! --- *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 2026-08-26.*