Color Encoder vs BravoBase
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Color Encoder
This utility app allows you to encode colors from the real world or decode color codes into visual representations on your screen. It supports augmented reality for an enhanced experience. The interface has been updated for a more visually appealing look.
- Encode real-world colors
- Decode color codes
- Augmented reality support
- Adjusted graphic user interfaces
- Supports iOS 12 SDK
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Encode the color you see in the real world. Or you can type the code and decode it to the color on your screen. -- Release note for ver. 2.4.4 : + graphic user interfaces (GUIs) adjusted and beautified + source code partially revised for being adapted to current SDK on iOS 12 + augmented reality(AR) supported - 'Palette' tab view and related features
BravoBase
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EntryManager is a user-friendly application used to scan your Patrons into your Venue verifying their access for an event booked using BravoBase. It utilizes the camera built into your device, supports a range of barcode scanners, and integrates perfectly with your existing BravoBase Booking System. System Requirements Before you can use EntryManager you need the following: • An active BravoBase installation connection, including the BravoBase Web Module • A license to use EntryManager Barcode Scanning There are three methods of scanning in barcodes: • Using the built-in camera based barcode scanner • Typing in barcodes manually using the onscreen keyboard.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BravoBase at every 6 weeks against Color Encoder's every 8 months. Color Encoder's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Color Encoder ships an update every 8 months, BravoBase every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Color Encoder | BravoBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rei-Chi Lin | PATRONBASE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Color Encoder
No in-app purchases
BravoBase
No in-app purchases
