Color Portfolio vs The Second Pup
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
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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.
The Second Pup
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The Second Pup offers the very best in pet care! Use our app to schedule appointments, receive status updates & pet pictures, chat with us, make contactless payments, and much more! Come see us at The Second Pup where we delight you and your pets!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Second Pup at monthly against Color Portfolio's every 3 months. Color Portfolio's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.5.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Color Portfolio ships an update every 3 months, The Second Pup monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Color Portfolio | The Second Pup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (12K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.5.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 281 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Moore & Co | iTrust Ventures 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 Second Pup
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Color Portfolio
No in-app purchases
The Second Pup
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Color Portfolio free?
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Do Color Portfolio or The Second Pup have ads?
Which is updated more often, Color Portfolio or The Second Pup?
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