# SherMatch+ vs Maker Journal

The clearest difference is price: SherMatch+ at Free against Maker Journal's $1.99. SherMatch+ also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). Maker Journal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SherMatch+ is free to download; Maker Journal costs $1.99 up front. SherMatch+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Maker Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

SherMatch+ ships an update every 2 months, Maker Journal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SherMatch+ | Maker Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Variable Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/569541572) | [James Armstrong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840691031) |

## 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


### Maker Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maker-journal/id6756631515)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SherMatch+ free?

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

### Is Maker Journal free?

Maker Journal costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SherMatch+ or Maker Journal have ads?

Neither SherMatch+ nor Maker Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SherMatch+ or Maker Journal?

SherMatch+ ships an update every 2 months, and Maker Journal every 3 days. Most recently, SherMatch+ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Maker Journal on October 8, 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.*