# Color Portfolio vs Glidden

Color Portfolio and Glidden both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Glidden's written reviews are positive against 23% of Color Portfolio's. Color Portfolio's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 534) and iOS requirement (12.5.2 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Color Portfolio against 4.6 for Glidden. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Portfolio has 12K ratings behind it against 534, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Color Portfolio's written reviews are positive against 64% of Glidden's.

Color Portfolio ships an update every 3 months, Glidden every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Portfolio | Glidden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-portfolio/id1490161691/reviews) | **[4.6 (534 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glidden/id1492393963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 534 |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 281 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Moore & Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/318034546) | [The Pittsburgh Paints Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814425427) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Portfolio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-portfolio/id1490161691)

Explore and visualize Benjamin Moore paint colors with a virtual fan deck and augmented reality tools. Try colors on your walls using photos or live video, and even match real-world colors with a compatible device.

**Highlights:** Virtual fan deck of Benjamin Moore colors, Photo visualizer for room color previews, Augmented reality video visualizer, Precision color matching with ColorReader device, Save and share colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful in deciding colors
- 🎨 Allows visualizing paint colors on photos
- 🎨 Useful for planning decorating projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Colors not accurately represented
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 🤖 Inaccurate color matching
- 💤 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Limited functionality (e.g. can't zoom, paint trim)

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save colored photos
- Color reader not working as expected
- Spinning color wheel makes it hard to select colors

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and compare color combinations
- More exterior color options
- Improved photo visualization with better accuracy
- Easier navigation and more intuitive controls
- Ability to paint trim, ceiling, and multiple surfaces


### Glidden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glidden/id1492393963)

Discover and visualize paint colors with this app. Browse extensive libraries, preview colors in different rooms, match existing shades from photos, and get free paint swatches delivered to your home. Find your perfect hue with curated palettes and a helpful color quiz.

**Highlights:** Browse extensive paint color library, Preview colors in room/exterior settings, Match paint colors from photos, Take a paint color quiz, Order free paint swatches, Create and plan paint projects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy photo upload functionality
- 🎨 Helpful color identification from photos
- 💡 Color comparison and shade selection features
- 🛒 Convenient sample ordering capability
- 🎮 Color selection game to narrow options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- ❌ Limited color palette available
- 😤 Difficult to use with textured surfaces
- 🎨 Color painting tool limited to two areas only
- ⚙️ Poor adjustment controls for paint placement

**Reported bugs**

- App stops responding after single click
- Color painting functionality doesn't work
- App freezes at 'your friends call you' screen
- Crashes when attempting to make adjustments
- Inconsistent performance with multi-wall photos

**Requested features**

- User account login system for saving favorites
- Persistent color palette storage
- Improved texture handling for exterior walls
- Enhanced color painting tool with more area coverage
- Better adjustment controls for color placement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Portfolio free?

Color Portfolio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Glidden free?

Glidden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Color Portfolio or Glidden?

Glidden is rated higher. Color Portfolio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Glidden averages 4.6 from 534 ratings.

### Do Color Portfolio or Glidden have ads?

Neither Color Portfolio nor Glidden shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Portfolio or Glidden?

Color Portfolio ships an update every 3 months, and Glidden every 4 months. Most recently, Color Portfolio was updated on September 24, 2026 and Glidden on September 17, 2026.

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