Comparison

Ombre vs Hyperduck

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

Head to head
About

Ombre

This app generates unique two-color gradients for design inspiration. It offers over 250 trillion possibilities, allows code generation for CSS and Swift, and lets users create gradients from photos or custom colors. Save and download your favorites as images or wallpapers.

Highlights
  • Random gradient generation
  • CSS and Swift code export
  • Create gradients from photos
  • Save and download favorite gradients
  • Adjust gradient angle and type
  • Custom color selection
Features
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Gradients are found everywhere in nature, from sunsets to misty mountain tops. Increasingly, they are also found in manmade graphic design. Ombre inspires you with gradients, generating a random one each time which you can use for your next design project. ++ OVER 250 TRILLION POSSIBILITIES ++ Each two-color gradient is randomly generated, and there are over 250 trillion unique possibilities. Just tap the edge of the screen to cycle through them. See which ones will influence your designs. ++ GENERATE CSS AND SWIFT CODE ++ Tap the Inspector button in the bottom toolbar to see detailed color information (such as RGB, HSB and hexadecimal values), and to generate CSS and Swift code. Copy it with a tap of a button - designing your next website or groundbreaking app couldn't be easier. ++ CREATE GRADIENTS FROM PHOTOS ++ Tap the From Photo button in the top toolbar to generate a gradient based upon a photo in your Photo Library. ++ SAVE YOUR FAVORITES ++ Save your favorite gradients with a tap of the Favorite button in the top toolbar. You can also download it as an image, perfectly sized to use as a wallpaper for your device. ++ CHANGE ANGLE, TYPE AND COLOR LOCATION ++ Use the bottom toolbar to change the angle of linear gradients, switch the type from linear to radial, and to adjust the location of the colors. ++ CUSTOM COLORS ++ Create a custom gradient by choosing colors in the Inspector! If you have any problems, please tweet us @CodingCornerLLP. Tweet us your favorite gradients @CodingCornerLLP using the hashtag #OmbreApp!

About

Hyperduck

Instantly send web links from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac via the share sheet. Links are delivered even when devices are offline and open automatically in your Mac's default browser, ensuring you never miss content.

Highlights
  • Send links via share sheet
  • Works offline
  • Automatic link opening on Mac
  • Trigger Mac shortcuts
  • No network required
  • Secure iCloud syncing
Features
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Quickly send a link from your iOS device to your Mac. It provides a “Send to Mac” button in the share sheet of any app that provides a URL. For example, share a link from Safari on your iPhone or iPad and have it open in the default browser on your Mac. You can send a link even if your iOS device and/or Mac are offline. The link will be sent and received the next time the devices are online. The link will never be lost. The devices do not need to be on the same network. Your iOS device and Mac must have iCloud enabled and be signed into the same Apple ID account. My personal use-case is that I often discover cool stuff when I check Twitter on the go and I want to dig deeper into it later on my Mac. I have tried Instapaper, Pocket, Safari Reading List, iCloud Tabs, and more. The problem with them all is that I forget to check them. You can even use this app to trigger shortcuts on your Mac from your iOS device. See the website for more info. Sends to one Mac only. Install the macOS app on the single Mac you want to receive links on. If you install it on multiple Macs, iCloud may deliver a link to any of them, unpredictably. Note: Because of an iOS bug, you have to restart your device for the Shortcuts actions to show up. Note: Links will not be sent when low power mode is enabled as background syncing is disabled then. They will be sent the next time you open the app. ■ FAQ ‣ How is it better than AirDrop? - Works when your Mac is offline - Works when you are not on the same network as your Mac - Much faster - Opens links on your Mac in the background ‣ How is it better than iCloud Tabs? - Works in any app with a share sheet, not just Safari - Links are opened as tabs in your browser so you cannot miss them - No need to spend time looking for the link in a long list of links - Supports any browser on your Mac - You don't need to keep the tab open on your iOS device for it to be available on your Mac ‣ How is it better than Safari Reading List? - Links are opened right in your browser so you cannot miss them - No need to spend time looking for the link in a long list of links - Supports any browser on your Mac ‣ Can you support multiple Macs? No. I would like to keep the app simple. ■ Privacy The app uses iCloud syncing to securely send links from your iOS device to your Mac. The app developer will not see the links you share. The app does not collect any personal data and does not have any tracking. ■ Support You can contact me through the feedback button in the app.

Screenshots

Ombre4 screens
Hyperduck2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ombre at Free against Hyperduck's $5.00. Ombre also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Hyperduck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ombre is free to download; Hyperduck costs $5.00 up front. Ombre sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hyperduck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hyperduck holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 93 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Ombre's written reviews are positive against 94% of Hyperduck's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ombre ships an update every 5 months, Hyperduck every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Ombre versus Hyperduck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOmbreHyperduck
PriceFree — better$5.00
Rating4.5 (93 ratings)4.9 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews94.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings93 — better61
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#135 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoding Corner LLPSindre Sorhus

Customer experience

Ombre

All ratings93 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

Hyperduck

All ratings61 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%

Bugs and requests

Ombre

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hyperduck

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sometimes doesn't send items over
  • Fails to send webpage more than it works
  • No log for failed sends
  • Opens Chrome while Mac is in sleep mode

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow choosing a Mac to run shortcuts
  • Update with iOS 17 app shortcuts
  • Toggle to open links only when Mac wakes from sleep
  • Option to work from Windows and Android

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ombre

One-time1
  • Remove Adverts$0.99
None

Hyperduck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ombre free?
Ombre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hyperduck free?
Hyperduck costs $5.00, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ombre or Hyperduck?
Hyperduck is rated higher. Ombre averages 4.5 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Hyperduck averages 4.9 from 61 ratings.
Do Ombre or Hyperduck have ads?
Ombre shows ads; Hyperduck does not.
Which is updated more often, Ombre or Hyperduck?
Ombre ships an update every 5 months, and Hyperduck every 3 months. Most recently, Ombre was updated on September 9, 2026 and Hyperduck on September 22, 2026.

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