# ColorMeter vs Color Name Recognizer Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Color Name Recognizer Camera at 100% against ColorMeter's 42%. Color Name Recognizer Camera also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (44 vs 7). ColorMeter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Name Recognizer Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. ColorMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Color Name Recognizer Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Name Recognizer Camera has 44 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of ColorMeter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Color Name Recognizer Camera's.

ColorMeter ships an update every 5 weeks, Color Name Recognizer Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColorMeter | Color Name Recognizer Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colormeter/id1502363418/reviews) | **[4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-name-recognizer-camera/id6473697819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 111 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [坤 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590949449) | [小健 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521832312) |

## What reviewers say

### ColorMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colormeter/id1502363418)

Connects to a colorimeter via Bluetooth to capture and analyze color data. It measures various color parameters, compares colors using different formulas, and allows for storage and retrieval of color data.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth colorimeter connection, Color data capture and analysis, Multiple color parameter measurements, Color comparison with various formulas, Color data storage and database, Color lookup and matching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Color Name Recognizer Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-name-recognizer-camera/id6473697819)

Instantly identify the name of any color by pointing your device's camera at it. Get detailed color values like RGB, HSV, and CIE L*a*b. Supports multiple languages and offers advanced color analysis tools.

**Highlights:** Real-time color name recognition via camera, Multiple color value formats (RGB, HSV, CIE L*a*b), Supports up to 1500 base color names in 8 languages, Extract color palettes from images, Save and export captured colors, Color contrast grid display

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColorMeter free?

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

### Is Color Name Recognizer Camera free?

Color Name Recognizer Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ColorMeter or Color Name Recognizer Camera?

Color Name Recognizer Camera is rated higher. ColorMeter averages 1.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Color Name Recognizer Camera averages 4.8 from 44 ratings.

### Do ColorMeter or Color Name Recognizer Camera have ads?

Neither ColorMeter nor Color Name Recognizer Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ColorMeter or Color Name Recognizer Camera?

ColorMeter ships an update every 5 weeks, and Color Name Recognizer Camera monthly. Most recently, ColorMeter was updated on September 27, 2026 and Color Name Recognizer Camera on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*