Color Encoder vs CarLog
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
CarLog
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CarLog is your all-in-one companion for managing everything about your vehicles. Whether you own a car, motorcycle, truck, or any other vehicle — keep a complete record of maintenance, fuel, expenses, and documents in one place. TRACK YOUR VEHICLES Add all your vehicles with detailed specs — brand, model, year, registration number, fuel type, power, and more. Attach photos and keep your garage organized. Supports 24 vehicle types including cars, motorcycles, SUVs, trucks, boats, and more. LOG FUEL EXPENSES Record every fuel stop — how much you filled, where, and at what price. Monitor your fuel consumption over time and see your total spending at a glance. Supports liters and gallons, with per-unit or total price entry. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Track all service records — oil changes, brake repairs, tire rotations, and 18 more service types. Schedule your next service by date or odometer reading and set reminders so you never miss a scheduled maintenance. MANAGE CAR DOCUMENTS Store all your car documents in one place. Track expiration dates for registration, insurance, inspection, warranty, and more. Get notified before your documents expire — choose from 1 to 30 days in advance or set a custom reminder date. TRACK ALL EXPENSES From parking and tolls to insurance and fines — keep track of every expense related to your vehicle. 13 categories including parking, registration, insurance, tolls, car wash, fines, accessories, and more. Set up recurring expenses that repeat weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly. HOME DASHBOARD See everything at a glance — total fuel consumed, total money spent, expiring document alerts, and money saved through preventive maintenance. Quickly switch between vehicles to view their individual stats. KEY FEATURES • Support for unlimited vehicle types — cars, motorcycles, trucks, SUVs, boats, and more • 21 service types with next-service scheduling • 13 expense categories with recurring expense tracking • 12 document types with expiration tracking • Smart reminders via local notifications • Photo attachments for vehicles, documents, services, and expenses • Multi-currency support (EUR, USD, RON, GBP) • Distance units (km and miles) and volume units (liters and gallons) • Dark mode support • Available in 7 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Romanian, Russian CARLOG PREMIUM The free plan includes a limited number of vehicles and records per category. Upgrade to Premium to unlock unlimited vehicles and records across all categories. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Encoder at none against CarLog's 2. Color Encoder also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.1). CarLog's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads 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. CarLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Color Encoder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Color Encoder ships an update every 8 months, CarLog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Color Encoder | CarLog |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rei-Chi Lin | DIMA S SOFTWARE, SRL |
In-app purchases
Color Encoder
No in-app purchases
CarLog
- Premium CarLog$4.991 Month
- Premium CarLog Yearly$29.991 Year









