# Colordrop vs Python Recipes Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Python Recipes Pro at none against Colordrop's 5. Python Recipes Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Colordrop's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Colordrop costs $4.99 and Python Recipes Pro $2.99 up front. Colordrop sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Python Recipes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Python Recipes Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Colordrop's written reviews are positive against 80% of Python Recipes Pro's.

Colordrop ships an update every 3 weeks, Python Recipes Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colordrop | Python Recipes Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colordrop-color-picker/id1123855886/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-recipes-pro/id1572726721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #114 | **#103** |
| Size | 48 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [George Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/498780233) | [Fedor Obraztsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012115119) |

## What reviewers say

### Colordrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colordrop-color-picker/id1123855886)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Capture, inspect, and organize colors from photos or real-time camera feeds. Offers detailed color analysis with various color models and accessibility tools. Export colors in multiple formats for creative and development workflows.

**Highlights:** Capture colors from photos and live camera, Detailed color analysis (RGB, CMYK, HSL, etc.), Color blindness simulator and contrast checker, Organize colors with tags and export formats, App extension and Today View widget, Siri Shortcuts and Apple Watch app

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $8.99 | one-time |


### Python Recipes Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-recipes-pro/id1572726721)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Learn programming with curated code recipes for Python and SQL. Find ready-to-use solutions for common tasks, perfect for exam preparation or quick reference. Access all examples offline on iOS and macOS.

**Highlights:** Python code recipes, SQL code recipes, Offline access, Quick search functionality, Exam and interview preparation, Cross-platform iOS and macOS support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colordrop free?

Colordrop costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Python Recipes Pro free?

Python Recipes Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Colordrop or Python Recipes Pro?

Python Recipes Pro is rated higher. Colordrop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Python Recipes Pro averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Colordrop or Python Recipes Pro have ads?

Neither Colordrop nor Python Recipes Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colordrop or Python Recipes Pro?

Colordrop ships an update every 3 weeks, and Python Recipes Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Colordrop was updated on October 10, 2026 and Python Recipes Pro on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Colordrop or Python Recipes Pro?

Colordrop currently peaks at #114 in the App Store charts, and Python Recipes Pro at #103. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*