# NailBuff vs Paint Color Match

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NailBuff at 79% against Paint Color Match's 9%. NailBuff also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Paint Color Match's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (219 vs 70). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paint Color Match sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. NailBuff asks for nothing beyond the download.

NailBuff holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 219 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of NailBuff's written reviews are positive against 9% of Paint Color Match's.

NailBuff ships an update every 2 months, Paint Color Match weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NailBuff | Paint Color Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nailbuff/id1279209586/reviews)** | [3.9 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-color-match/id6741589366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **219** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 9.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nail Buff Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279209585) | [Mobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/453389232) |

## What reviewers say

### NailBuff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nailbuff/id1279209586)

Discover new nail polish colors using your camera or saved images. Keep track of your collection and create wish lists to avoid duplicate purchases. Instantly find perfect matches from various brands.

**Highlights:** Color discovery via camera or images, Nail polish collection management, Wish list creation, Instant shade matching, Brand search, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Paint Color Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-color-match/id6741589366)

Identify and preview house paint colors using your camera. Instantly match shades from major brands and visualize them on your walls before you buy. Save your favorite palettes for future projects.

**Highlights:** Live color identification, Wall preview with camera, Photo paint visualization, Saved color palettes, Multi-brand color library

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paint Color Match Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Paint Color Match Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Paint Color Match Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Paint Color Match Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Paint Color Match Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NailBuff free?

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

### Is Paint Color Match free?

Paint Color Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NailBuff or Paint Color Match?

NailBuff is rated higher. NailBuff averages 4.7 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Paint Color Match averages 3.9 from 219 ratings.

### Do NailBuff or Paint Color Match have ads?

Neither NailBuff nor Paint Color Match shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NailBuff or Paint Color Match?

NailBuff ships an update every 2 months, and Paint Color Match weekly. Most recently, NailBuff was updated on October 20, 2026 and Paint Color Match on October 17, 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.*