ShowTool Swatch

ShowTool Swatch

by Daniel Murfin

3 ratings
7 reviews
#180 in paid Reference
🔧 Utilities
🔍 Reference
$5.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 15, 2012
  • May 20, 2019

Features

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About

This app brings gel swatch books to life, offering detailed information on gels from major manufacturers. Easily browse, search, and compare colors, mark favorites, and create collections. It also features a color picker and photo-matching tool for finding exact matches and a shopping section to connect with dealers.

Digital gel swatch book
Color information and comparison
Search and browse gels
Favorite and collection management
Color picker tool
Photo matching for gel colors
Dealer locator and ordering
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What's New in ShowTool Swatch

2.1.1

May 20, 2019

Collections and Favourites now display all saved items

Charts

Top Paid

📉 180-1

Reference

This app dropped -1 position in Reference chart.

Last updated on July 30, 2026.

User reviews

Fantastic app, very useful

I am loving this app, it has been great for assembling Gel collections relative to my different needs, as well as the favourites for different Gaffers / designers. The one feature I would love to see is a way to sync the collections across multiple devices. I am using this app on both my iPhone and iPad and it would save considerable time if there were a quick sync / cloud sync method. Thanks!
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I love this more than I expected!

I only bought this because it was part of a bundle... But the reference for all gel colors is great! Each color gives you the correlating RGB and CMY values. Most recently, this helped me set specific LED colors for a client on a simple DMX fader board. It will display both RGB and CMY in 0-100% and 0-255 DMX values.

You can create personal color collections, favorite (or start) gel colors and easily access recently viewed gels. It's an excellent companion for any Lighting Designer, ME or just a stagehand who wants to advance their knowledge of lighting.

It even suggests complementary colors! Thank you for this great app!!
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A very well done app.

The interface, style, and contents of this app make my job that much easier.

Thank You

This app has saved me lots of money already with the ability to offer gel substitutions to my lighting designer. Thank you for making such a great app.

Great App

This thing is great, it lets me organize everything by use. Definitely worth a buy, every LD should have it.

Developer apps

FAQ

What gel manufacturers are included in ShowTool Swatch?

ShowTool Swatch includes catalogues for Lee, Rosco, Gam, and Apollo. The app is updated as new gels are added by these manufacturers.

How can I find specific gels in ShowTool Swatch?

You can browse gels by manufacturer and range, or search for a specific color by name or number. Gels can be sorted in catalogue order, similar to a physical swatch book.

Does ShowTool Swatch allow me to save my favorite gels?

Yes, you can mark your favorite gels for quick access. You can also add notes to individual gels and group them into collections for specific shows or purposes.

Can ShowTool Swatch help me find a gel if I only know the color?

Absolutely. The app features a color picker tool to find possible gel matches when you know the color but not its number. It also has an exclusive photo-matching tool.

How does the photo-matching tool in ShowTool Swatch work?

You can take a photo or use an existing one, and the app will show you a selection of gels that match the colors in your photo. This helps you find real-world colors in gel form.

Can I order gels directly through ShowTool Swatch?

ShowTool Swatch includes a selection of dealers across the US, UK, and Europe. You can create orders from your collections and send quote requests directly from the app.

What devices is ShowTool Swatch compatible with?

ShowTool Swatch supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running iOS 10 and up.

How often is ShowTool Swatch updated?

The latest version of ShowTool Swatch is 2.1.1, which was last updated on May 20, 2019. Updates typically include new gel additions from manufacturers.