Color Picker vs QR Engine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Color Picker
This app allows you to identify and analyze colors from photos or a live camera feed. It supports various color codes and lets you save and preview custom color schemes for your design projects.
- Digital color picker
- Live camera color identification
- HEX and RGB color code support
- Color scheme preview and saving
- User-friendly interface
- Export color codes
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Pick colors from photos, screenshots, or your live camera and instantly get precise HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK, LAB, OKLAB, XYZ, and HSB color codes. Color Picker helps designers, developers, artists, and creators identify colors, build palettes, and save favorite shades for later. Features: • Pick colors from any photo or screenshot • Use the live camera to scan real-world colors • Generate palettes from images • Save and organize favorite colors • View color codes in HEX, RGB, CMYK, HSL, HSB, LAB, OKLAB, and XYZ • Discover matching shades and color variations • Copy color codes for design tools, websites, and apps Use Color Picker when you need to identify a color, extract a palette, match a shade, or copy accurate color codes for your next design or development project.
QR Engine
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QR Engine is the ultimate QR code scanner and generator app for iOS, featuring cutting-edge visionOS design and powerful functionality. ADVANCED QR SCANNING • Lightning-fast camera scanning with real-time detection • Support for all standard QR code formats • Instant torch control for low-light environments • Automatic focus and stabilization for accurate scans • Privacy-first approach with secure permission management POWERFUL QR GENERATION • Create QR codes for URLs, text, and contact information • Generate vCard format for seamless contact sharing • Real-time preview with customizable content • High-quality output optimized for all devices • Instant sharing and save options MODERN DESIGN EXPERIENCE • Beautiful visionOS-inspired interface with glass morphism • Native iOS 17+ SwiftUI implementation • Full dark mode support with accessibility features • Intuitive tab-based navigation between scanner and generator • SF Symbols integration throughout the interface PRIVACY AND SECURITY • Comprehensive permission management system • Custom onboarding flows instead of intrusive system alerts • No data collection or tracking • Local processing for maximum security • Transparent permission requests with clear explanations SEAMLESS INTEGRATION • Native Contacts app integration for vCard generation • Share extension support for quick QR generation • Background processing capabilities • Optimized for all iPhone sizes and orientations • Memory-efficient camera handling KEY FEATURES • Scan QR codes instantly with advanced camera technology • Generate QR codes for URLs, plain text, and contact cards • Beautiful glass morphism design following visionOS principles • Complete dark mode support with custom color schemes • Advanced permission handling with user-friendly onboarding • Real-time scanning feedback with haptic responses • High-performance Core Image framework integration • Accessibility support for VoiceOver and Dynamic Type Perfect for professionals, students, and anyone who frequently works with QR codes. QR Engine combines powerful functionality with an elegant user experience, making QR code operations effortless and enjoyable. Download QR Engine today and experience the future of QR code management on iOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Engine at none against Color Picker's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. Color Picker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. QR Engine asks for nothing beyond the download.
Color Picker ships an update monthly, QR Engine every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Color Picker | QR Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Karolis Raiselis | Ibrahim Uzun |
In-app purchases
Color Picker
- Colors Premium$0.99
- Colors Premium$1.99
QR Engine
No in-app purchases
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