Comparison

Exhibit Finder DC vs ValuePal

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

Head to head
About

Exhibit Finder DC

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Discover and set reminders for your favorite exhibits currently on view at Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C.! Browse the list of current exhibits, search for museum names and exhibit descriptions, and set time or location based reminders for exhibitions you want to visit. Exhibit descriptions, locations, and links to further information will ensure the information you need is right at your fingertips. Set time based reminders to receive exhibit notifications at your preferred time and date, and select location based reminders to be notified when your device is in proximity to the museum your chosen exhibit is displayed at. Easily refer to a list of your set reminders, and edit or delete them as needed. Whether you are a new visitor to Washington D.C., or are familiar with the area, be certain you'll never miss out on your favorite Smithsonian exhibits before they close, or before you pass them by!

About

ValuePal

Instantly determine the grayscale value of any part of an image with a touch. Compare values to reference images, create value maps, and visualize light and dark patterns for better painting.

Highlights
  • Instant grayscale value detection
  • Image value comparison
  • Create value maps
  • Bracketing for structure visualization
  • Notan feature for black and white pattern identification
Features
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Every color has an underlying value between pure white and pure black. Being able to translate a color into its value is surprisingly difficult, but essential for bringing your paintings to life. ValuePal is the only gray scale value finder that will instantly give you the grey scale value of any part of an image with just a touch. You can then compare your value to a reference image by swiping back and forth. An advanced feature of ValuePal allows you to create a “value map” of all areas having the same value. This helps you see a pattern for that value(s). Another feature, “bracketing”, can be used to establish the fundamental structure of your painting. It is useful in visualising paths of light and dark in your painting. The ’Notan’ feature converts all shapes to black and white. This helps the artist identify light and dark patterns in their work. No other app has more features to make you a better painter! ValuePal is the essential artist tool!

Screenshots

Exhibit Finder DC4 screens
ValuePal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Exhibit Finder DC at Free against ValuePal's $14.99. Exhibit Finder DC also leads on ads (none vs shown). ValuePal's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.2). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Exhibit Finder DC is free to download; ValuePal costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exhibit Finder DC ships an update every 20 months, ValuePal every 21 months. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Exhibit Finder DC versus ValuePal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExhibit Finder DCValuePal
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.29.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKatherine Duncan-WelkeIngeborg Abelman

In-app purchases

None

Exhibit Finder DC

No in-app purchases

None

ValuePal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exhibit Finder DC free?
Exhibit Finder DC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ValuePal free?
ValuePal costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Exhibit Finder DC or ValuePal have ads?
ValuePal shows ads; Exhibit Finder DC does not.
Which is updated more often, Exhibit Finder DC or ValuePal?
Exhibit Finder DC ships an update every 20 months, and ValuePal every 21 months. Most recently, Exhibit Finder DC was updated on October 6, 2026 and ValuePal on October 6, 2026.

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