Comparison

Colors vs Parachute Backup Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Colors

Features
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Colors is the ultimate color reference for designers, developers, artists, architects, printers and anyone working with professional color systems. The app combines many international color standards in one easy-to-use application and provides detailed information for every color. Supported color systems: • CSS (140 colors) • RAL (213 colors) • HKS (313 colors) • Avery (383 colors) • DIC (1,280 colors) • DIN 6164 (574 colors) • Federal Standard FS 595B (207 colors) • British Standard BS 381C (148 colors) • British Standard BS 4800 (125 colors) • ISCC-NBS (270 colors) • NCS – Natural Colour System (1,970 colors) • X11 (507 colors) • AS 2700 (209 colors) • XKCD (925 colors) • Crayola (321 colors) For every color, the app displays: • Color preview • Color name • RGB values • HEX value • HSB • HSL • CMYK • Text sample with matching background color Every color can also be displayed in up to 100 different brightness levels, making it easy to compare shades and find the perfect variation. Features: • More than 7,500 colors • 15 international color systems • RGB, HEX, HSL, HSB and CMYK values • Up to 100 brightness variations • Fast search and clean interface • Perfect for graphic design, web development, architecture and printing Whether you're creating websites, designing graphics or selecting colors for print, Colors is the perfect reference tool. .

About

Parachute Backup Mobile

Safeguard your iCloud Photos and Drive content by backing it up to your own storage. Preserve originals in full resolution and access your files directly from your chosen destination without lock-in. Automate backups for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Backup iCloud Photos and Drive
  • Preserve original quality
  • Multiple storage destinations
  • Automated backups via Shortcuts
  • Privacy-first data transfer
  • Supports RAW and Live Photos
Features
Currently charting
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Parachute is your backup companion for iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive. It backs up your memories — photos, videos, and documents — to storage you control, whether that’s an external drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, S3 Buckets, network drives/NAS, external hard drives and more. With Parachute, you get peace of mind and full ownership of your data, free from lock-in. Your Data, Your Way • Back up your entire iCloud Photos library (including Shared Albums) and folders from iCloud Drive. • Preserve originals in full resolution, all adjustment data, and the current edited versions. • Works with USB drives, NAS/SMB/SFTP mounts, Google Drive, S3 Buckets, OneDrive, external hard drives and more Key Features • Backups can be triggered from the main screen to any of your backup destinations • Automate backups with Shortcuts integration and Schedules • Privacy-first: transfers handled via Apple’s Files extensions — your credentials never touch our app. • Supports full-quality media: Live Photos + videos, RAW images, bursts, edits, and slow motion. Why It Matters • iCloud sync ≠ backup — deletions, expired storage, or sync errors can mean permanent loss. • Parachute safeguards your digital life from accidents and disasters. • Your files are stored in normal folders you can browse and restore from directly — no special tools needed. One time purchase. No Lock-In. • One-time purchase unlocks all backup functionality — no recurring fees. • Your data stays in your storage, not ours. • No accounts, no telemetry, no background bloat. FAQ Highlights Q: Does Parachute ever delete files from iCloud? A: Never. It’s strictly read-only. Q: Can I restore without Parachute? A: Yes. Backups are just normal folders — copy them back with Finder anytime. Q: What if a file is corrupted in iCloud? A: Parachute flags any unexportable items so you know exactly what couldn’t be saved. Q: Can it back up non-iCloud folders? A: Yes. Add any folder via the iOS/iPadOS file picker By downloading Parachute Backup, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) and our Privacy Policy (https://parachuteapps.com/privacy).

Screenshots

Colors4 screens
Parachute Backup Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Colors at $0.99 against Parachute Backup Mobile's $9.99. Parachute Backup Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 19 months). On 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

Colors costs $0.99 and Parachute Backup Mobile $9.99 up front. Colors sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Parachute Backup Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Colors ships an update every 19 months, Parachute Backup Mobile every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Colors versus Parachute Backup Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorsParachute Backup Mobile
Price$0.99 — better$9.99
Rating—4.6 (103 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—74.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—103 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#142 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerhard LentschikLeitmotif GmbH

Bugs and requests

Colors

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Parachute Backup Mobile

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Doesn't work

Requested features

1 request
  • Support for Proton Drive

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Colors

One-time1
  • Remove Advertising$0.99
None

Parachute Backup Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Colors free?
Colors costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Parachute Backup Mobile free?
Parachute Backup Mobile costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Colors or Parachute Backup Mobile have ads?
Neither Colors nor Parachute Backup Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Colors or Parachute Backup Mobile?
Colors ships an update every 19 months, and Parachute Backup Mobile every 8 days. Most recently, Colors was updated on August 11, 2026 and Parachute Backup Mobile on October 30, 2026.

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