Color Portfolio vs The Chisel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
The Chisel
Easily book and pay for haircuts and shaves with just a few taps. Check real-time availability and reserve your preferred time slot. Securely pay for services and tip using your card on file, eliminating the need for cash.
- Book haircuts and shaves
- Check real-time availability
- Reserve time slots
- Secure card payments
- Digital tipping
Read full descriptionHide full description
Our app lets you: - book and pay for a haircut or shave in a few taps. - Check availability and reserve a time slot that fits your schedule. - Use your card on file to quickly and securely pay for your service and tip so you never need cash on hand.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Chisel at 5.0 against Color Portfolio's 4.5. The Chisel also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Color Portfolio's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.5.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Chisel 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Color Portfolio ships an update every 3 months, The Chisel every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Color Portfolio | The Chisel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (12K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.5.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 281 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Moore & Co | Corio LLC |
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
The Chisel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Color Portfolio
No in-app purchases
The Chisel
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Color Portfolio free?
Is The Chisel free?
Which has better reviews, Color Portfolio or The Chisel?
Do Color Portfolio or The Chisel have ads?
Which is updated more often, Color Portfolio or The Chisel?
Other comparisons
