Comparison

Paleto vs BoxMaster

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

Head to head
About

Paleto

Create and discover new colors with this app. Mix existing colors to achieve desired shades, extract colors from your photos, and access an extensive color library. Save and share your custom palettes.

Highlights
  • Color mixing
  • Color extraction from photos
  • 1400+ color library
  • Save and share palettes
  • Real color mixer
  • Tinting function
Features
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Make your color using PALETO. Paleto is a tool for creating beautiful colors. - Blend (Color Mixing), Detect, Library, Palette Paleto is able to extract the colors you like from your photos and the tinting function that mixes colors to create new ones. It also provides a library of 1400 colors and a palette that lets you store and share your colors. Blend - mixing color - real color mixer - concentration of water - tracking Detect - color extraction from photos (album, camera) - save and share Library - 1400+ colors library Palette - saved color from mixed colors - saved color extracted from detection - sharing Free version - specified colors available when mixing Pro version - monthly/life subscription - custom colors available when mixing - delete ads Subscription terms - The following terms do not apply to purchasing PRO. There are no additional fees for PRO. The following information applies to subscriptions only. - You'll be billed on a monthly basis with the payment method listed in your App Store account. - The period of use is one month from the settlement day of each month. - At the end of your current subscription period, your subscription will be automatically renewed and your iTunes account will be charged again, unless you cancel the automatic renewal 24 hours prior to the end of your current subscription period. - You can manage or disable automatic payments in your Apple ID account settings at any time after you make a purchase. Even if you cancel your subscription in the middle, you can use PRO for the rest of the time. - If you want to terminate your subscription payment Settings > Itunes & App Store > Apple ID > View Apple ID > Subscriptions > Paleto > Cancel Terms of Use https://github.com/appyoun/paleto/blob/master/EULA.md Email: appyoun@gmail.com

About

BoxMaster

Features
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BoxMaster, Professional Corrugated Box Calculator. BoxMaster is the professional tool designed for packaging engineers, product designers, and manufacturers who demand precision and efficiency. Save time, reduce material waste, and ensure accurate box calculations with this all-in-one solution. Why Choose BoxMaster? • Precision Measurement Formula: Built on an advanced Measurement Formula system that ensures accurate inside and outside dimension conversions for every box style. • Accurate Multi-Style Calculations: Supports RSC, HSC, FOL, and HSC/FOL box styles with precise dimension outputs based on industry-standard measurement formulas. • Customizable Options: Select your board type (E, B, C, BE, CE, CB flutes) and joint type (Glued, Stitched, Double Stitched) for accurate results tailored to your needs. • Visual Reference Guides: Clear diagrams illustrate panel sizes—length, width, flaps, and height—for easy measurement verification. (Illustrative only.) • Save & Retrieve Data: Every input is logged automatically; find previous calculations instantly with powerful search. • Professional Reliability: Designed for real-world packaging requirements, giving you confidence in every calculation. Who Benefits: • Packaging engineers • Product designers • Manufacturers • E-commerce and shipping professionals Note: Visual guides are for illustration only. Dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly depending on manufacturer tolerances and board grade.

Screenshots

Paleto4 screens
BoxMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Paleto at Free against BoxMaster's $2.99. Paleto also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). BoxMaster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Paleto is free to download; BoxMaster costs $2.99 up front. Paleto sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BoxMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paleto ships an update every 4 months, BoxMaster every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Paleto versus BoxMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaletoBoxMaster
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.3 (544 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings544 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSUKHUI SONAli Hasan

Bugs and requests

Paleto

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes when purchasing pro version
  • Color extraction inaccuracy compared to other apps
  • Hex code paste fails when hash symbol included
  • Color picker fails on images with many colors
  • Landscape image orientation detected incorrectly
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  • App fails to load/crashes on startup
  • Restore purchase functionality not working
  • Subscription charges continuing after cancellation

Requested features

14 requests
  • Show color mixing ratios (e.g., 40% white, 2% red)
  • Ability to name and rename saved colors
  • Display how to recreate mixed colors with paints
  • Color matching/recommendation feature
  • Support for HSL color mode in addition to HSV
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  • Zoom functionality for precise color picking
  • Multiple palette support
  • Color editing capabilities
  • Better explanation of pro version features
  • Landscape mode support
  • iPad/universal app compatibility
  • Magnified color selection area
  • Adjustable pixel selection range for color picking
  • Preview of color blends before purchasing pro

BoxMaster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Paleto

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly PRO subscription$0.991 Month
One-time3
  • Donation$0.99
  • Donation$2.99
  • PRO$4.99
None

BoxMaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paleto free?
Paleto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoxMaster free?
BoxMaster costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paleto or BoxMaster have ads?
Paleto shows ads; BoxMaster does not.
Which is updated more often, Paleto or BoxMaster?
Paleto ships an update every 4 months, and BoxMaster every 4 weeks. Most recently, Paleto was updated on November 6, 2026 and BoxMaster on November 3, 2026.

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