# Specimen: A Game About Color

> Minimalist color perception game with boosters and increasing difficulty. (iPhone/iPad app by PepRally.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/specimen-a-game-about-color/id999930535 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PepRally](https://appshunter.io/developer/999930534)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/specimen-a-game-about-color/id999930535/reviews.md

## What is Specimen?

Specimen is an addictive, minimalist design game about color perception. Easy to learn, tough to master: simply tap the specimen that matches the background color. As you advance, earn patterned boosters and chroma coins to combat an ever faster clock. 

Play to find out: are you a color genius? 

What color do you see?

BOOSTERS:
SPLIT stops the clock and increases your odds of selecting the right specimen
ZAP automatically deletes a specimen from the dish
ZAP 2x erases two specimen
ZAP 3X obliterates three specimen

## Key features

- Color matching gameplay
- Minimalist design
- Boosters (SPLIT, ZAP)
- Increasing difficulty
- Patterned boosters
- Chroma coins

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/specimen-a-game-about-color/id999930535/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Needs a update!

*2020-06-15, version 1.2*

Kind of a bummer to pay to remove ads on a game and then not be able to play it. We loved this game! Please fix it!

### 1/5 — crashes immediately on XS

*2019-06-08, version 1.2*

opened the game, turned off sfx and music, crashed. won't let me even click "play" before crashing back to springboard.

### 1/5 — Crash on launch

*2019-06-08, version 1.2*

I read a great article about this game written by Erica Gorochow.  This is why I downloaded the game. 
I was disappointed to discover that the game cannot be run on iOS 12.

### 1/5 — Fantastic app... back when it worked

*2019-05-19, version 1.2*

I loved this game. However it is unfortunate but since iOS 12 it refuses to launch. Makes sense as the last update was 3 years ago... but oh well. Hopefully it gets updated even though I don’t foresee it. If so I will gladly change back to a 5 star review.

### 3/5 — Crashes at launch :(

*2019-03-02, version 1.2*

Same as previous comment.

### 3/5 — I just want to play! :(

*2019-02-06, version 1.2*

Game crashes upon launch.. Loading screen appears and color droplet starts to drop into the Play button, then app crashes. HELP!

### 5/5 — Beautiful!

*2016-05-08, version 1.2*

An absolutely wonderfully executed game.  So much fun trying to work my way through the spectrums.  Gorgeous animation and sound design. Thank you!!

### 5/5 — Beautiful

*2016-05-08, version 1.2*

A simple, elegant and fresh game. Super addicted

### 4/5 — FUNNNN!!!

*2015-11-27, version 1.1.2*

This game is really fun an challenging at the same one so its makes a great time filler so I recommend playing when you are bored 😊🎉💭

### 3/5 — Pretty colors, baffling effects

*2015-11-10, version 1.1.2*

I like the colored amoeba blobs, and I like picking the one that matches the background. Would really really appreciate an untimed mode, you could even just call it a practice mode. Time limits are incompatible with relaxation. That's work, not play. I'd also like info, directions, help, something, explaining what the black and white patterned blobs mean. Two seconds of info flashed at the beginning of a level, if that's what it is, doesn't help. Maybe everyone else but me is too smart to need this all spelled out. Or maybe others would like the same thing. It would sure be friendlier.

## Frequently asked questions about Specimen

### What is Specimen: A Game About Color?

Specimen is a minimalist game designed to test your color perception. The core gameplay involves tapping the specimen that matches the background color. It's easy to pick up but challenging to master as the game progresses.

### How do the boosters work in Specimen?

Specimen offers several boosters to help you. SPLIT stops the clock, increasing your chances of making the correct selection. ZAP, ZAP 2x, and ZAP 3x automatically remove one, two, or three specimens from the dish, respectively, aiding in faster gameplay.

### Is Specimen free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It offers in-app purchases, which likely include ways to acquire boosters or other advantages within the game.

### What is the goal of the game?

The primary goal is to accurately identify and tap the specimen that matches the background color as quickly as possible. The game challenges your color perception and reaction time as the speed increases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2016-05-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Hey, we know it's been a second but...1.2 features:

> LOTS of bug fixes (phew!)
> Smarter more intuitive UI
> Tips! To clarify how to score big for hardcore players
> Game Center Leaderboard built right into the Menu
> Speedier animations
> More screenshot sharing. Curious to see what color was correct? Tap the little camera icon that will animate on at the end of every game.
> Finally (finally!) save you sound and vibrations settings from game to game (we hear ya on this...)

Thank you so much for playing. If you love something or want to rant email us at playspecimen@gmail.com

xoxo,
The Specimen Team

### 1.1.2 — 2015-07-25

Critical Bug Fixes

### 1.1.1 — 2015-07-15

Thank you for playing Specimen!

This version includes bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2015-07-10

Connect with Facebook to compete with your friends!

### 1.0.1 — 2015-06-30

IAP Bug Fixes

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