# Color vs TrueHues

The clearest difference is rating: TrueHues at 5.0 against Color's 4.0. TrueHues also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and TrueHues sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TrueHues holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

Color ships an update every 2 weeks, TrueHues every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color | TrueHues |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-selector/id1506270066/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truehues/id1562514443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kamaal Farah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502158009) | [Joshua Myrwold](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470879454) |

## What reviewers say

### Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-selector/id1506270066)

Easily pick, save, and edit colors for all your creative projects. Store your favorite hues and access them quickly. Includes a widget for random color generation.

**Highlights:** Save colors, Edit colors, Copy saved colors, Random color widget, Store colors for creative work

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soda | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Meal | $8.99 | one-time |


### TrueHues

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truehues/id1562514443)

Easily capture, store, and create with colors using HEX codes, RGB sliders, or photo extraction. Generate dynamic gradients for wallpapers or export them. Explore random color combinations or stick to solid hues.

**Highlights:** Capture colors via HEX, RGB, or photo, Create and export dynamic gradients, Random color combination generator, Solid color selection, Organize favorite colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color free?

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

### Is TrueHues free?

TrueHues is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Color or TrueHues?

TrueHues is rated higher. Color averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TrueHues averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Color or TrueHues have ads?

Neither Color nor TrueHues shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color or TrueHues?

Color ships an update every 2 weeks, and TrueHues every 4 days. Most recently, Color was updated on October 4, 2026 and TrueHues on September 23, 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.*