# MLcontrol vs Paleto

The clearest difference is rating: MLcontrol at 5.0 against Paleto's 4.3. MLcontrol also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Paleto's advantage is ratings volume (543 vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paleto sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MLcontrol asks for nothing beyond the download.

MLcontrol holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paleto has 543 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MLcontrol ships an update every 2 months, Paleto every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MLcontrol | Paleto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlcontrol/id1026276602/reviews)** | [4.3 (543 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paleto-mixing-colors/id1425573301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **543** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Castle Studios Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/283277458) | [SUKHUI SON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801009264) |

## What reviewers say

### MLcontrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlcontrol/id1026276602)

Control your MidiLite II lighting system remotely. Manage setup, run system tests, check bulbs, and perform basic operations. Requires compatible MacOS software or simulation tools.

**Highlights:** Remote control for MidiLite II, System setup management, System tests, Bulb checks, Basic operation control, Compatible with MacOS software

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Paleto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paleto-mixing-colors/id1425573301)

Create and discover new colors with this app. Mix existing colors to achieve desired shades, extract colors from your photos, and access an extensive color library. Save and share your custom palettes.

**Highlights:** Color mixing, Color extraction from photos, 1400+ color library, Save and share palettes, Real color mixer, Tinting function

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PRO subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| PRO | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Accurate color detection from images
- 🖼️ Color mixing simulation feature
- 💾 Ability to save and store favorite colors
- 🔢 Hex/RGB color code conversion
- 💳 One-time flat fee payment option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads in free version
- 💰 Aggressive monetization strategy
- 🐛 App crashes when attempting to purchase pro
- 🔍 Poor color picker accuracy on complex images
- ❌ Limited functionality without pro version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when purchasing pro version
- Color extraction inaccuracy compared to other apps
- Hex code paste fails when hash symbol included
- Color picker fails on images with many colors
- Landscape image orientation detected incorrectly

**Requested features**

- Show color mixing ratios (e.g., 40% white, 2% red)
- Ability to name and rename saved colors
- Display how to recreate mixed colors with paints
- Color matching/recommendation feature
- Support for HSL color mode in addition to HSV


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MLcontrol free?

MLcontrol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paleto free?

Paleto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MLcontrol or Paleto?

MLcontrol is rated higher. MLcontrol averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Paleto averages 4.3 from 543 ratings.

### Do MLcontrol or Paleto have ads?

Paleto shows ads; MLcontrol does not.

### Which is updated more often, MLcontrol or Paleto?

MLcontrol ships an update every 2 months, and Paleto every 4 months. Most recently, MLcontrol was updated on October 24, 2026 and Paleto on October 29, 2026.

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