# Color Portfolio vs The Chisel

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Portfolio | The Chisel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-portfolio/id1490161691/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chisel/id6749399082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 281 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Moore & Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/318034546) | [Corio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830264688) |

## 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


### The Chisel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chisel/id6749399082)

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.

**Highlights:** Book haircuts and shaves, Check real-time availability, Reserve time slots, Secure card payments, Digital tipping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Portfolio free?

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

### Is The Chisel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Portfolio or The Chisel?

The Chisel is rated higher. Color Portfolio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while The Chisel averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Color Portfolio or The Chisel have ads?

Neither Color Portfolio nor The Chisel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Portfolio or The Chisel?

Color Portfolio ships an update every 3 months, and The Chisel every 6 weeks. Most recently, Color Portfolio was updated on September 24, 2026 and The Chisel on September 20, 2026.

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