# ShowTool Swatch > Digital gel swatch book with color matching, comparison, and dealer information. (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Murfin.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showtool-swatch/id519688652 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Daniel Murfin](https://appshunter.io/developer/319523752) - Category: Reference, Utilities - Price: $5.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 21 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-05-15 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showtool-swatch/id519688652/reviews.md ## What is ShowTool Swatch? ShowTool Swatch brings your gel swatch book to life. It's the easiest and most beautiful way of viewing the information most important to you, helping you to make the right decisions when time matters. Share your ideas with friends or send orders straight to your local dealer. GEL INFORMATION ShowTool Swatch comes fully stocked with catalogues for Lee, Rosco, Gam and Apollo with updates as new gels are added. Browse gels by manufacturer and range or search for a specific colour by name or number. Gels can be sorted by number or in catalogue order just like your old swatch book. Gels are presented with the information you need most including name, number, transmission and RGB/CMY values along with a Spectral Energy Distribution graph and preview of the colour. View and compare similar or complementary colours for those times when you've run out of your favourite colour or can't quite get the look you want. MY STUFF Mark your favourite gels for quick and easy access or simply view a list of your most recently viewed gels. Notes can be added to each gel for when you just need a little reminder. Collections provide a great way to group gels for a particular show or anything else that takes your fancy. CATEGORIES ShowTool Swatch comes complete with a selection of gel categories such as ‘Sunsets’ or ‘Moonlight’, great for those times when you need a little inspiration. GEL MATCHING Use the superbly simple colour picker to find possible gel matches when you know the colour you want but can't remember it's number. Ever see the perfect colour when you're out in the real world?! ShowTool Swatch has the answer with its exclusive photo-matching tool. Simply take a photo or use an existing one and see a great selection of gels that match your photo. SHOP ShowTool Swatch comes complete with a comprehensive selection of dealers from across the US, UK and Europe for when you needed that gel yesterday! Create orders from existing collections and send a quote request directly from the app. SUPPORT Support for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch running iOS 10 and up. ## Key features - 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 ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showtool-swatch/id519688652/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Brilliant. Must have for LDs with one Drawback *2022-07-27* This App is absolutely brilliant and must have for any LD. But it would be so good if we could sync across devices via iCloud. ### 5/5 — Fantastic app, very useful *2020-10-21* 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! ### 5/5 — I love this more than I expected! *2015-07-22* 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!! ### 5/5 — A very well done app. *2013-09-30* The interface, style, and contents of this app make my job that much easier. ### 5/5 — Thank You *2012-11-16* 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. ### 5/5 — Great App *2012-09-07* This thing is great, it lets me organize everything by use. Definitely worth a buy, every LD should have it. ### 5/5 — LD's best friend *2012-08-19* This was a major help in my most recent shows. Every LD should have this app. You won't regret it. Amazing!!! ### 5/5 — Robert ogilvie *2012-06-09* Amazing app, really useful! Highly recommended! Thanks. ## Frequently asked questions about ShowTool Swatch ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.1 — 2019-05-20 Collections and Favourites now display all saved items ### 2.1 — 2018-09-14 Support for iOS 12 Additional Shops ### 2.0.2 — 2017-12-11 Support for iOS 11 Support for iPhone X ### 2.0.1 — 2017-05-04 Text no longer appears black in search fields ### 2.0 — 2017-05-01 - Swift code base (faster and more reliable) - New look and feel - Auto colour match - Apple Watch support ## Apps similar to ShowTool Swatch | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [PASMA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasma/id535470547) | — | Free | Reference | | [Knots 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knots-3d/id453571750) | 4.9 (12,446) | $5.99 | Reference | | [iCrew](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icrew/id1330999582) | — | $0.99 | Reference | | [Chichester District Council](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chichester-district-council/id1640974194) | — | Free | Reference | ## More apps by Daniel Murfin - [ShowTool LD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showtool-ld/id319523749) - [ShowTool SM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showtool-sm/id352212001) - [CueTrack](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuetrack/id1452111375) - [ShowPlay](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showplay/id1547023004) All apps by Daniel Murfin: https://appshunter.io/developer/319523752 --- *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 2026-09-01.*