Comparison

SherMatch+ vs La Verne Link

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

La Verne Link

Connect with your local government. Stay informed about city events, view meeting schedules, and submit service requests or applications. Access a directory of city contact numbers.

Highlights
  • City event updates
  • Meeting schedules and agendas
  • Citizen request submission
  • Permit application submission
  • City contact directory
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This app helps residents of the City of La Verne, CA stay connected with their city government. Stay up-to-date on city events, see upcoming meetings and agendas, submit a Citizen Request or Permit Application online and get a list of telephone numbers to reach the city directly.

Screenshots

SherMatch+4 screens
La Verne Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SherMatch+ at 4.7 against La Verne Link's 3.7. SherMatch+ also leads on ratings volume (6.9K vs 3) and device support. La Verne Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price 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. La Verne Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SherMatch+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SherMatch+ has 6.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SherMatch+ versus La Verne Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherMatch+La Verne Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.9K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews27.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.9K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVariable Technologies LLCCity of La Verne

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

La Verne Link

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

La Verne Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SherMatch+ free?
SherMatch+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is La Verne Link free?
La Verne Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SherMatch+ or La Verne Link?
SherMatch+ is rated higher. SherMatch+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while La Verne Link averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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