Comparison

SherMatch+ vs Walabot DIY

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

Walabot DIY

Visualize the inside of your walls with this device and app combination. It acts like an X-ray, locating studs, pipes, and wires up to 4 inches deep. Ideal for confident drilling and renovation projects.

Highlights
  • See through walls
  • Locate studs
  • Detect pipes
  • Find wires
  • Works on drywall
  • Detects up to 4 inches deep
Features
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Walabot DIY lets you see through your walls! Connect your Walabot DIY device (available at www.walabot.com/diy) to your phone for instant “X-Ray” vision. • Locates studs, pipes, wires, and movement • Works on drywall • Detects up to 4 inches / 10 centimeters deep Want to hang a TV? See where the studs, the wires, and the pipes are and drill with confidence! Perfect for DIY-ers, plumbers, contractors, carpenters, renovators, installers, and more. Winner of “best tool” by: ESPN, This Old House, Popular Mechanics, CES and over a dozen more publications! Million walls scanned with the Walabot DIY! Learn more/order now at walabot.com ** Compatible from iPhone7 and above **

Screenshots

SherMatch+4 screens
Walabot DIY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Walabot DIY at 78% against SherMatch+'s 27%. Walabot DIY also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SherMatch+'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 320). On price, ads and device support 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. Walabot DIY asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SherMatch+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SherMatch+ has 6.9K ratings behind it against 320, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of SherMatch+'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Walabot DIY's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SherMatch+ ships an update every 2 months, Walabot DIY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SherMatch+ versus Walabot DIY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherMatch+Walabot DIY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.9K ratings) — better4.2 (320 ratings)
Positive reviews27.0% of reviews78.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.9K — better320
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB77 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVariable Technologies LLCVayyar Imaging LTD

Customer experience

SherMatch+

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

Walabot DIY

All ratings320 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative20.0%

User reviews

SherMatch+

From 6.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Walabot DIY

From 320 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate stud and object detection
  • 👍 Helpful for DIY projects
  • 🔍 Ability to see inside walls
  • 💡 Innovative technology
  • 🎯 Pinpoints stud locations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔄 Frequent recalibration required
  • 🔧 Needs additional accessories for full functionality
  • 📱 Inconvenient to use with phone

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

Walabot DIY

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or disconnects frequently
  • Inaccurate readings or missed objects
  • Compatibility issues with newer phones

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integrated display instead of phone app
  • Improved calibration process
  • Compatibility with more wall types
  • Automatic stud detection

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

Walabot DIY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SherMatch+ free?
SherMatch+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Walabot DIY free?
Walabot DIY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SherMatch+ or Walabot DIY?
SherMatch+ is rated higher. SherMatch+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Walabot DIY averages 4.2 from 320 ratings.
Do SherMatch+ or Walabot DIY have ads?
Neither SherMatch+ nor Walabot DIY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SherMatch+ or Walabot DIY?
SherMatch+ ships an update every 2 months, and Walabot DIY every 3 weeks. Most recently, SherMatch+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Walabot DIY on October 24, 2026.

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