Comparison

Variable Color vs Color ID

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Variable Color

Easily scan and identify colors from your surroundings. Find matching paints and materials, organize your color discoveries into palettes, and share them with others. Streamline your color selection process for design, DIY, or professional projects.

Highlights
  • Scan and identify colors instantly
  • Match colors to paint and material libraries
  • Organize colors into custom palettes
  • Share color palettes with others
  • Cross-reference colors between brands
  • Attach images to palettes
Features
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The Variable Color app assists consumers, DIYers and professionals (such as interior designers, architects, paint contractors and material specifiers), streamline the color selection process. Scan color, find products that match, coordinate and complement. Color referencing, collecting, organizing and sharing has never been easier and more efficient. Variable Color offers: • Instant color match to exact colors • Speed up the color selection process • Share color palettes with friends, clients & colleagues • Material & paint libraries on your mobile device • Cross reference colors between brands & materials Color referencing, collecting, organizing and sharing has never been easier, more accurate and more efficient. A Color Reference System of a Different Color The Variable Color system changes the way modern color management systems operate. The compact size and mobility allow for easy collection and identification of color, which is critical, as you may never know when a color will inspire you. The COLOR MUSE system gives you the ability to match these colors to color and material libraries. Making color matching more black and white The Variable Color system can differentiate colors the human eye isn’t able to. Our technology can be broken down into three essential components. The Variable Color app allows color referencing, selection and inspiration collection to streamline the color selection process. Features: • Scan, store, file and reference colors • Reference scans against color libraries • Scan colors and store them in your custom palettes • Remembers device connections for connecting with ease during later usages • Provides paint and material matching for leading U.S. and International paint companies • Browse full color libraries of paint and material manufacturers • Attach pictures to your inspirational palettes About Variable Inc. Variable, Inc. is an industry leader in color hardware technology, color mobile app development, digital color referencing and color library management across multiple industries throughout the world.

About

Color ID

Instantly identify colors from your camera or photo library. Get detailed color values like RGB, Hex, HSL, and CMYK. Explore a vast database of over 1600 colors for artistic and design inspiration.

Highlights
  • Real-time color identification via camera
  • Extract colors from existing photos
  • Detailed color value information (RGB, Hex, HSL, CMYK)
  • Database of over 1600 colors
  • Suitable for artists, designers, and color-blind users
Features
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Introducing Color ID, your ultimate color identification companion. Whether you have color blindness, are an artist seeking inspiration, a designer crafting a masterpiece, or simply curious about the hues around you, Color ID is here to elevate your color exploration experience. With its seamless integration with your smartphone's camera, Color ID allows you to instantly capture the colors that catch your eye in the world around you. Simply point your camera at any object, and let Color ID do the rest. The app swiftly identifies the exact color, providing detailed information including RGB, Hex, HSL, and CMYK values. But the color journey doesn't stop there. Color ID also empowers you to delve into your photo library, allowing you to extract colors from your past snapshots and unleash your creativity in new ways. Whether it's a breathtaking landscape, a vibrant cityscape, or a cherished memory, Color ID transforms your photos into a palette of possibilities. With a comprehensive database boasting over 1600 colors, including classics, neutrals, and trendy tones, Color ID ensures that you'll find the perfect shade for every project and passion. From fiery reds to tranquil blues, from earthy browns to ethereal pastels, the spectrum is at your fingertips. Whether you're a professional designer, a budding artist, or an enthusiast exploring the world of color, Color ID is your indispensable tool for unlocking the full spectrum of creative potential. Download Color ID now and embark on a journey of color discovery like never before.

Screenshots

Variable Color4 screens
Color ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Color ID at 60% against Variable Color's 0%. Color ID also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). Variable Color's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (62 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Variable Color holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Variable Color's written reviews are positive against 60% of Color ID's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Variable Color versus Color ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVariable ColorColor ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (62 ratings) — better3.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings62 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVariable Technologies LLCAnthony Gress

Customer experience

Variable Color

All ratings62 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Color ID

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

None

Variable Color

No in-app purchases

None

Color ID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Variable Color free?
Variable Color is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Color ID free?
Color ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Variable Color or Color ID?
Variable Color is rated higher. Variable Color averages 4.4 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Color ID averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Variable Color or Color ID have ads?
Neither Variable Color nor Color ID shows ads.

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