Comparison

Color Portfolio vs Intelligence Squared+

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

Head to head
About

Color Portfolio

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
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Harness the power of Benjamin Moore color, wherever you are—for free. Save colors, share images and more! Find the right paint colors (and have fun doing it) with these features: • VIRTUAL FAN DECK - Easily scroll through Benjamin Moore’s collection of trusted colors including Color Preview®, Benjamin Moore Classics®, Affinity®, Historical Collection, Off-Whites and the Designer Classics. • PHOTO VISUALIZER - Take a photo of a room and “try on” colors by tapping a surface for instant masking, or use photos from our inspiration gallery. • VIDEO VISUALIZER - Step into augmented reality and apply Benjamin Moore paint color to surfaces in real-time. • PRECISION COLOR MATCHING - With purchase of the Benjamin Moore ColorReader or ColorReader Pro device by Datacolor, you can match any color IRL to colors in our library. To order a device, visit datacolor.com/bmorders.

About

Intelligence Squared+

Access a vast library of debates and discussions from leading figures in politics, science, and the arts. Engage with speakers live, connect with other subscribers, and enjoy exclusive discounts on events and merchandise.

Highlights
  • Extensive video library of debates
  • Live event streaming
  • Interactive Q&A with speakers
  • Subscriber community
  • Discounts on tickets and merchandise
  • Premium newsletter
Features
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Spend time with the world’s most brilliant minds today with an Intelligence Squared+ subscription. Brimming with more than 20 years of debates and discussions, our online video-streaming service offers you the chance to hear from some of the biggest and brightest names in politics, journalism, science, technology, and the arts, including: Stephen Fry, Malala Yousafzai, Yuval Noah Harari, Idris Elba, Helena Bonham Carter, Jarvis Cocker, Stacey Abrams, Simon Schama, Tom Hiddleston, Mary Beard, Mehdi Hasan and many more. There’s an endless trove of conversations to explore. You can tune into live events, ask questions to our speakers and talk to other subscribers – all within the app. As an Intelligence Squared+ subscriber you’ll also gain: – ad-free access to all our upcoming and past events online – 15% discounts on tickets to our in-person events and merchandise – discounts on new books – our premium newsletter direct to your inbox Subscribe today to start watching. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Intelligence Squared+ on a yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.intelligencesquaredplus.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.intelligencesquaredplus.com/privacy

Screenshots

Color Portfolio4 screens
Intelligence Squared+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Intelligence Squared+ at 100% against Color Portfolio's 23%. Intelligence Squared+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Color Portfolio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Intelligence Squared+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Color Portfolio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Intelligence Squared+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Portfolio has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Color Portfolio's written reviews are positive against 100% of Intelligence Squared+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Color Portfolio ships an update every 3 months, Intelligence Squared+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Color Portfolio versus Intelligence Squared+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColor PortfolioIntelligence Squared+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.5.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBenjamin Moore & CoIntelligence Squared (UK) Ltd

Customer experience

Color Portfolio

All ratings11,525 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive22.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative69.0%

Intelligence Squared+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Color Portfolio

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Intelligence Squared+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Color Portfolio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Intelligence Squared+

Subscriptions2
  • Intelligence Squared+ Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Intelligence Squared+ Yearly7 Days trial$134.991 Year

Questions

Is Color Portfolio free?
Color Portfolio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Intelligence Squared+ free?
Intelligence Squared+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Color Portfolio or Intelligence Squared+?
Intelligence Squared+ is rated higher. Color Portfolio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Intelligence Squared+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Color Portfolio or Intelligence Squared+ have ads?
Neither Color Portfolio nor Intelligence Squared+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Color Portfolio or Intelligence Squared+?
Color Portfolio ships an update every 3 months, and Intelligence Squared+ every 2 months. Most recently, Color Portfolio was updated on October 14, 2026 and Intelligence Squared+ on October 6, 2026.

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