# Color Name Identifier & Finder vs Python Coding

The clearest difference is monetization model: Python Coding at free with in-app purchases against Color Name Identifier & Finder's subscription. Python Coding also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Color Name Identifier & Finder's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Name Identifier & Finder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Python Coding sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Color Name Identifier & Finder against 4.8 for Python Coding. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Coding has 1.2K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Color Name Identifier & Finder's written reviews are positive against 71% of Python Coding's.

Color Name Identifier & Finder ships an update monthly, Python Coding fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Name Identifier & Finder | Python Coding |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-name-identifier-and-finder/id1528968321/reviews) | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding/id6738411328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.5% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #134 | **#33** |
| Size | 29 MB | 308 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samira Sadeghi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808607496) | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Name Identifier & Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-name-identifier-and-finder/id1528968321)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app helps designers and developers discover, create, and convert colors. It features AR color detection, a personal color library, and the ability to extract dominant colors from images. Seamlessly integrate colors into your projects with versatile format conversions and easy sharing options.

**Highlights:** AR Color Detection, Personal Color Library with iCloud Sync, Color Trend Access, Versatile Color Format Conversion, Eyedropper Tool, Color Extraction from Images, Extensive Named Colors & Brand Colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| col.or + Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| col.or Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| col.or+ Yearly (No Free Trial) | $12.99 | per year |
| col.or + Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| col.or + | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great for color identification
- 💡 Useful for designers and artists
- ✨ Beautiful UI
- 🚀 Accurate color detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription/one-time purchase
- 🔒 Features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent color detection
- 📉 Unreliable results due to white balance
- 📱 UI not optimized for all screen sizes

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps scanning unnecessarily
- Features behind paywall
- App switches to incorrect colors
- Money debited despite free alert
- App does not adapt to 13 mini screen

**Requested features**

- Add French language support
- Allow export of cards
- Option to save white balance
- Ability to use flash while picking color
- Option to reload trend colors


### Python Coding

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding/id6738411328)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #44 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a powerful Python IDE for mobile devices, allowing users to write, run, and learn Python 3 code offline. It includes features for data science, interactive tutorials, and coding challenges, making it ideal for learners and developers.

**Highlights:** Powerful Python IDE with syntax highlighting, Offline Python 3 runtime, Live code execution with real-time output, Data science libraries (NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib), Interactive Python tutorials, PyPI package manager, Coding challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Python Coding Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Python Coding Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Python Coding Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comfortable usage
- 👍 Easier than on laptop
- 👍 Good for training
- 👍 Seamless interface
- 👍 Supports Matplotlib

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Requires Pro mode for many features
- 🐛 Keyboard won't pull up
- 🐛 Gave unexpected error

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard won't pull up
- Gave unexpected error

**Requested features**

- Add support for Git
- Implement more advanced Python modules and libraries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Name Identifier & Finder free?

Color Name Identifier & Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Python Coding free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Name Identifier & Finder or Python Coding?

Color Name Identifier & Finder and Python Coding are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 99 and 1.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Color Name Identifier & Finder or Python Coding have ads?

Python Coding shows ads; Color Name Identifier & Finder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Color Name Identifier & Finder or Python Coding?

Color Name Identifier & Finder ships an update monthly, and Python Coding fortnightly. Most recently, Color Name Identifier & Finder was updated on October 9, 2026 and Python Coding on October 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Color Name Identifier & Finder or Python Coding?

Color Name Identifier & Finder currently peaks at #134 in the App Store charts, and Python Coding at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*