Color Encoder vs HueScan
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
HueScan
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Scan, Discover, and Identify Colors with HueScan! Ever seen a color and wished you knew its name or exact code? With HueScan, simply point your camera at any object to instantly get its precise color in RGB, HEX, and more! Easy to use – Open the app, scan, and discover colors instantly. Custom palettes – Save your favorite colors and create perfect combinations. Professional compatibility – Ideal for designers, artists, decorators, and color enthusiasts. Instant sharing – Share your color discoveries with friends and colleagues. Download HueScan now and bring the world of colors with you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Color Encoder at 3 against HueScan's 1. Color Encoder also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | Color Encoder | HueScan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rei-Chi Lin | powerict |
In-app purchases
Color Encoder
No in-app purchases
HueScan
No in-app purchases
