# SherMatch+ vs Color Card Pro

The clearest difference is rating: SherMatch+ at 4.7 against Color Card Pro's 3.8. SherMatch+ also leads on ratings volume (6.9K vs 90) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Color Card Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SherMatch+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Color Card Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SherMatch+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SherMatch+ has 6.9K ratings behind it against 90, 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 11% of Color Card Pro's.

SherMatch+ ships an update every 2 months, Color Card Pro every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SherMatch+ | Color Card Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shermatch-plus/id1195970208/reviews)** | [3.8 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-card-pro/id1470160792/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | **27.0% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Variable Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/569541572) | [庆南 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504843550) |

## 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


### Color Card Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-card-pro/id1470160792)

Easily create custom color cards and gradients from photos, color wheels, or cameras. Offers detailed color data and supports sharing your creations with others.

**Highlights:** Automatic picture color matching, Color wheel and color picker, Create 4-6 color cards, Gradient color production, Share color cards and data, Built-in color card library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Please Have A Cup Of Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Professional Edition | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SherMatch+ free?

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

### Is Color Card Pro free?

Color Card Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SherMatch+ or Color Card Pro?

SherMatch+ is rated higher. SherMatch+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Color Card Pro averages 3.8 from 90 ratings.

### Do SherMatch+ or Color Card Pro have ads?

Neither SherMatch+ nor Color Card Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SherMatch+ or Color Card Pro?

SherMatch+ ships an update every 2 months, and Color Card Pro every 7 months. Most recently, SherMatch+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Color Card Pro on November 3, 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.*