# TinPot

> TinPot (iPhone/iPad app by Esteban Davalos Navarro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinpot/id6771974865 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Esteban Davalos Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771974867)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 89 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinpot/id6771974865/reviews.md

## What is TinPot?

TinPot is the app for miniature painters and hobbyists who want to nail the right color without guesswork.

Take a reference photo — a mini, artwork, or physical swatch — pick a point with the magnifier, and instantly see the closest acrylic matches from brands like Citadel Colour, Vallejo, Army Painter, AK Interactive, and more. Matching uses Lab color space with ΔE₀₀ (CIEDE2000), the same standard color professionals rely on.

KEY FEATURES

• Color picker — Camera or gallery, touch sampling with magnifier, hex and RGB values, and a ranked list of compatible paints with brand filters.

• Dashboard — Quick access to analyze an image and view your active projects. (Coming soon!)

• Projects — Save work on your device: name, notes, category, reference photos, and colors linked to the catalog with their ΔE. (Coming soon!)

• Inventory — Track what’s on your paint shelf: catalog search, quantities per SKU, and barcode entry when the code exists in local data.

• Settings — Light, dark, or system theme; favorite brands; customizable project categories.

BUILT FOR THE HOBBY BENCH

• Bundled catalog data for color lookup without relying on a constant connection.

• Projects and inventory stored locally on your iPhone or iPad.

• App interface available in English and Spanish. (for now)

• Portrait-first layout, ideal at the painting table.

TinPot doesn’t replace your artistic judgment — it gets you closer to the reference so you waste less paint testing shades.

Questions or ideas? Tap Settings → Send feedback in the app.

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Independently developed. Thank you for supporting the project.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TinPot Pro - Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-08

We’ve got some exciting updates to help organize your paint station:

- New Wishlist Tab! Easily save the paints you need next right inside your inventory and plan your shopping.
- Redesigned Brand Selector: We've updated your favorite brands selection to a beautiful grid layout—making it more visual and intuitive.
- TinPot Pro: Fully integrated new premium subscription system for seamless access to all unlimited features.
- Enhanced Paint Details: Standalone screen with deeper paint info and improved localization for stock filters.

Performance optimizations and minor bug fixes.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-06-19

• Barcode scanning & OCR text recognition: search and add paints to your inventory using your camera!
• UI and readability enhancements aligned with Material 3 design.
• Improved device compatibility for tablets and fixed-focus camera devices.
• General bug fixes, including layout overflows on smaller screens and offline font loading.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-06-07

• New "In Stock" filter: Search and view only the paints you already own in your inventory directly from the color picker.
• Smart Inventory Matching: Compatible paints in your stock are now highlighted and kept visible in search results, even with a slightly higher tolerance range, so you never buy duplicates!
• Owned Paint Badge: Easily identify owned paints in matching results with the new top-right inventory icon.
• Performance improvements and minor UI refinements.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-28

• Color Overview: see every saved paint sample on your project reference photo—tap a marker for paint name and catalog details.

• Sample positions are saved when you add paints from the color picker, so you know exactly where each color came from.

• More reliable reference photos and project covers when saving and reopening projects.

• Improved layout so sample labels stay on screen on the overview map.

• Stability fixes, including an issue when adding photos.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-27

No release notes.

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