# SherMatch+ vs ComicBase Mobile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ComicBase Mobile at none against SherMatch+'s 2. SherMatch+'s advantage is review sentiment (26% vs 18%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SherMatch+ ships an update every 2 months, ComicBase Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SherMatch+ | ComicBase Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shermatch-plus/id1195970208/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **26.4% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 84 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Variable Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/569541572) | [Human Computing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455267239) |

## What reviewers say

### SherMatch+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shermatch-plus/id1195970208)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SherMatch+ Custom Color Match | $4.99 | per month |
| SherMatch+ Custom Color Match | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate color matching
- 🔒 Clear instructions
- 👍 Helpful for contractors and professionals
- 👍 Saves time and money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Requires purchase of additional device
- 🐛 Inconsistent color matching accuracy
- 👎 Poor integration with phone camera
- 👎 Confusing and not user-friendly
- 🔋 Battery life issues

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### ComicBase Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicbase-mobile/id1455267240)

Manage your comic book collection on the go. Track your collection's value, look up comic information and prices by scanning barcodes or typing details, and add new acquisitions remotely. Syncs with your main ComicBase database.

**Highlights:** Track collection value, Scan barcodes for lookup, Add comics on the go, View saved reports, Syncs with desktop database

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SherMatch+ free?

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

### Is ComicBase Mobile free?

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

### Do SherMatch+ or ComicBase Mobile have ads?

Neither SherMatch+ nor ComicBase Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SherMatch+ or ComicBase Mobile?

SherMatch+ ships an update every 2 months, and ComicBase Mobile monthly. Most recently, SherMatch+ was updated on October 16, 2026 and ComicBase Mobile on October 4, 2026.

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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.*
