# xade finder \| Colorimeter — color picker & identifier. > iPhone colorimeter and identifier with multiple measurement modes and color database access. (iPhone/iPad app by eveloar GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xade-finder-colorimeter/id1621698126 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [eveloar GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/932991226) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 64 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-10-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-08 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xade-finder-colorimeter/id1621698126/reviews.md ## What is xade finder | Colorimeter? xade finder provides different modes (see below regarding compatibility): Picker mode ------------ Pick a color from the live stream and adjust the color in CIE L*a*b, sRGB and other pickers. Nano mode ----------- Attach xade nano to your iPhone camera and turn your iPhone into a high precision color measurement device. Microscope mode ------------------ Switch to microscope mode and select between different zoom factors (5x/10x/15x). Recommendation: use xade nano for well lighting and sharp images with the hassle free fixed focus condition. Measure tiny details using the microscope mode with activated ruler. Cube mode ----------- Place your iPhone on the xade cube and turn your iPhone into a high precision color measurement device. Card mode ----------- Use your own setup to measure color accurately or simply find matching colors in daylight on the window ledge. Using xade card, you have a credit card size color measurement device always with you. The CIE L*a*b result is dE00 compared to colors in selectable color databases: - Premium Color Databases Subscriptions - NCS 2050 Colors - RAL Classic & Design System plus - Own Managed Colors (Pro Features Subscription) - Colors of Nature (our growing list of leaves, flowers and others) Compatibility ========== Picker mode ------------- - all iPhones with iOS 18.0 or newer. Nano & microscope mode: -------------------------- - iPhone 14 Pro - iPhone 14 Pro Max - iPhone 15 Pro - iPhone 15 Pro Max - iPhone 15 (nano required) - iPhone 15 Plus (nano required) - iPhone 16 - iPhone 16 Plus - iPhone 16 Pro - iPhone 16 Pro Max - iPhone 17 - iPhone 17 Pro - iPhone 17 Pro Max Cube & card mode: --------------------- - iPhone 12 Pro Max - iPhone 13 Mini - iPhone 13 - iPhone 13 Pro - iPhone 13 Pro Max - iPhone 14 - iPhone 14 Plus TECHNICAL SPECS AND CORE FEATURES ------------------------------------------- - Short term repeat: dE00 ~0.01.(1) - Continuous aperture ⌀ ~1-12mm / ~0.2-4mm. (6) - Deviation average: dE00 ~0.4.(2) - Deviation max: dE00 ~0.7 / 1.0.(2,6) - D65 & D50, 2° observer (other illuminant is adapted with Bradford in case you are not using xade hardware). - 45°/0° geometry. - M2 measurement condition. - Visually see result in taken picture with extended sRGB.(4) - Use your perception in visual mode to set the measured value. - AI assisted mode changes. - Display and export spectral data. Beta (3) Access the measurement history of the last 90 days with the Pro Feature subscription and the history enabled. - Manage your own colors and reopen your measurement (3) - Find a close matching color in a common color database (5) or in your colors. (3) - Access the measurement history of the last 90 days with the history enabled. (3) - With history enabled, run measurement batches and export your batch or history data as json. (3) (1) Average deviation of the average of 10 consecutive measurements on the white BCRAII tile. Measured with xade cube and xade finder using an iPhone 13 Pro, xade nano using an iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro. (2) Inter instrument agreement for deviation from manufacturing standard was measured using the 12 standard BCRAII tiles using different cubes, different cards and an iPhone 13 Pro and an iPhone 14, an iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 for xade nano respectively. Others sometimes measure only on a BCRAII subset. (3) Available as Pro Feature subscription. History and spectral graph are available in nano, cube or card mode. (4) Available in all supported iPhones. (5) Available subscriptions for NCS 2050 Colors and RAL with Classic and Design System plus. (6) xade cube / xade nano Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ iPhone and iOS are trademarks of Apple Inc. NCS®© is a registered trademark of NCS COLOUR AB, Stockholm, Sweden RAL Classic and RAL Design System plus are trademarks and brands of RAL gemeinnützige GmbH, Bonn, Germany ## Key features - Live color picking and identification - Microscope mode with zoom - High-precision color measurement with external hardware - Access to premium color databases - Manage and export custom color collections - Measurement history tracking ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | NCS®© 2050 yearly | $40.99 | per year | | NCS®© 2050 monthly | $4.99 | per month | | Pro Features yearly | $9.99 | per year | | Pro Features monthly | $0.99 | per month | | RAL colors monthly | $1.99 | per month | | RAL colors yearly | $9.99 | per year | ## Frequently asked questions about xade finder | Colorimeter ### What is xade finder? xade finder is a utility app that turns your iPhone into a color measurement and identification device. It offers various modes to pick, analyze, and manage colors with high precision. ### Does xade finder have ads? No, xade finder does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for premium features and subscriptions. ### What are the subscription options for xade finder? xade finder offers several subscription plans, including monthly and yearly options for 'Pro Features', 'RAL colors', and 'NCS®© 2050 colors'. Prices range from $0.99 to $4.99 per month, and $9.99 per year. ### What devices are compatible with xade finder? Picker mode is compatible with all iPhones running iOS 18.0 or newer. Nano and microscope modes require specific Pro models like iPhone 14 Pro and newer. Cube and card modes are compatible with iPhone 12 Pro Max and newer. ### How accurate is xade finder's color measurement? xade finder boasts high accuracy with a short-term repeat deviation of dE00 ~0.01 and an average deviation of dE00 ~0.4. It uses advanced measurement conditions like D65 & D50, 2° observer, and 45°/0° geometry. ### Can I manage my own colors with xade finder? Yes, the 'Pro Features' subscription allows you to manage your own colors. You can reopen measurements, run measurement batches, and export your custom color data as JSON. ### What is the age rating for xade finder? xade finder has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's features are designed for utility and color analysis. ### How often is xade finder updated? The latest version of xade finder is 2.9.5, and it was last updated on December 1, 2025. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.9.5 — 2025-12-01 improved card detection for nano+ ### 2.9.4 — 2025-11-18 - navigation fix ### 2.9.3 — 2025-10-20 fix color list back navigation ### 2.9.2 — 2025-10-10 new phone models for nano & nano plus ### 2.9.1 — 2025-06-05 - Batch mode fix ## Apps similar to xade finder | Colorimeter | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Colorimeter Camera Color Meter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorimeter-camera-color-meter/id6449255688) | 4.7 (48) | Free | Utilities | | [ColorColl - Color Picker Apps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorcoll-color-picker-apps/id874174022) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Utilities | | [Colorimeter App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorimeter-app/id1542365656) | 4.7 (137) | Free | Utilities | | [Color Info Cam](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-info-cam/id1596470371) | 4.7 (21) | Free | Utilities | | [Color Identifier Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-identifier-pro/id1566378483) | 2.5 (2) | Free | Utilities | | [Color picker and helper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-picker-and-helper/id1555136705) | 4.7 (69) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by eveloar GmbH - [uBarista](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubarista/id1241472843) - [xade roast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xade-roast/id1633987112) - [prothesenwerk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prothesenwerk/id6504945879) All apps by eveloar GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/932991226 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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