Comparison

SherMatch+ vs My BowieMD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SherMatch+

This app helps professional painters and contractors quickly and accurately match paint colors and sheens from any painted surface. It eliminates the need for physical samples, saving time and reducing errors on job sites. Advanced features for custom color creation are available with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Scan and match paint color
  • Measure surface sheen
  • Organize job folders
  • Find nearest store
  • Create custom colors (subscription)
  • Preview colors in rooms
Features
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SherMatch+ (formerly the ColorSnap Match app) is built for professional painters and contractors who need fast, reliable color and sheen matching—without damaging the wall or wasting time. Use your SherMatch+™ device to scan flat, painted surfaces and instantly match both color and sheen to the closest Sherwin-Williams® paint color. With Plus Subscription, unlock custom color matching and create one-of-a-kind colors—made exclusively through Sherwin-Williams stores (Coming February 2026). Designed for interior and exterior applications across residential and commercial paint jobs, SherMatch+ helps pros move faster through the color-matching process and order paint directly from the nearest Sherwin-Williams store. Built for the jobsite • Measure color and sheen directly from a smooth, non-metallic surface • Avoid cutting samples, patching walls, and repainting mistakes • Reduce extra trips to the store • Capture accurate results for interior and exterior surfaces • Ideal for Pros who need accurate color measurement while on the jobsite What you can do for free • Connect your SherMatch+, ColorSnap Match, or ColorSnap Match Pro device • Find the closest Sherwin-Williams paint color • Measure surface sheen (SherMatch+ and ColorSnap Match Pro only) • Save colors and organize job folders • View coordinating and similar colors • Preview colors in different room settings • Find the nearest Sherwin-Williams store Unlock with Plus+ Subscription (Coming February 2026) • Create custom paint colors using your SherMatch+ device • Generate a QR code redeemable at any Sherwin-Williams store in the U.S., Canada, Porto Rico, and the Caribbean • Create custom colors beyond standard Sherwin-Williams offerings • Eliminate cutting, patching, and repeat store visits Subscription Details • Free through May 31, 2026 (Limited Time Offer) • Monthly: $4.99 • Annual: $49.99 Important Notes • SherMatch+ device required for custom color matching • ColorSnap Match and ColorSnap Match Pro support closest-color matching • Sheen measurement supported by SherMatch+ and ColorSnap Match Pro If you previously used the ColorSnap Match app, you’re in the right place—SherMatch+ is the next-generation color-matching device. SherMatch+ devices are sold separately at Sherwin-Williams retail stores. You know as well as we do that matching a paint color can be a time-consuming and challenging process. With so many different colors and sheens available, it’s tough to nail down the right color without taking a sample into the store. That’s why we designed the new SherMatch+™. Eliminate the guesswork in paint matching by instantly matching to a Sherwin-Williams paint color and sheen with the click of a button. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

My BowieMD

Easily connect with your City government to report issues, request services, and get information. Submit requests with photos and location data, pay bills, check ballfield status, and track trash/recycling pickup.

Highlights
  • Report problems
  • Request services
  • Submit photos and location
  • Pay bills
  • Check ballfield status
  • Track trash/recycling
Features
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Communicating with the City of Bowie just got easier! With the free My BowieMD app you can connect to your City government any time to report a problem, request a service, or obtain information. Simply choose from a list of services, take a photo, pinpoint a location and then submit a request or report a problem. Also, you can ask a question, pay a water or speed camera bill, check the status of ballfields, find out when your trash and recycling will be picked up, and more – all from your mobile device.

Screenshots

SherMatch+4 screens
My BowieMD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SherMatch+ at 4.7 against My BowieMD's 2.3. SherMatch+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 4). My BowieMD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SherMatch+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. My BowieMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SherMatch+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SherMatch+ has 6.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of SherMatch+'s written reviews are positive against 25% of My BowieMD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SherMatch+ ships an update every 2 months, My BowieMD every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SherMatch+ versus My BowieMD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherMatch+My BowieMD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.9K ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews27.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.9K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVariable Technologies LLCCity of Bowie

Customer experience

SherMatch+

All ratings6,819 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive27.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative68.3%

My BowieMD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

SherMatch+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and login issues
  • Inability to connect to device
  • Scrolling issues during account creation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow custom color creation
  • Integrate phone camera for color matching
  • Add color palette and notes features
  • Improve organization and search in app

My BowieMD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SherMatch+

Subscriptions2
  • SherMatch+ Custom Color Match7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SherMatch+ Custom Color Match7 Days trial$47.991 Year
None

My BowieMD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SherMatch+ free?
SherMatch+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My BowieMD free?
My BowieMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SherMatch+ or My BowieMD?
SherMatch+ is rated higher. SherMatch+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while My BowieMD averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do SherMatch+ or My BowieMD have ads?
My BowieMD shows ads; SherMatch+ does not.
Which is updated more often, SherMatch+ or My BowieMD?
SherMatch+ ships an update every 2 months, and My BowieMD every 5 months. Most recently, SherMatch+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and My BowieMD on November 6, 2026.

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