# Painter Values Check vs Color Study

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Color Study at 89% against Painter Values Check's 0%. Color Study also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). Painter Values Check's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Study sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Painter Values Check asks for nothing beyond the download.

Color Study holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Study has 352 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Painter Values Check's written reviews are positive against 89% of Color Study's.

Painter Values Check ships an update every 2 months, Color Study every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Painter Values Check | Color Study |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/painter-values-check/id1531149807/reviews) | **[4.9 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-study-simplify-painting/id6755313672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **352** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#119** |
| Size | 9 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Lao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019198514) | [BrushLabs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873618742) |

## What reviewers say

### Painter Values Check

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/painter-values-check/id1531149807)

Analyze the lightness and darkness of colors in your artwork or images in real-time using your device's camera. It generates simplified versions to help you assess contrast and focal points, and allows exporting results.

**Highlights:** Real-time value checking via camera, Analyze imported images, Generate simplified value versions, Export result images, Histogram-based value categorization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Color Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-study-simplify-painting/id6755313672)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #147 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app helps artists simplify images into essential shapes and colors for study. It provides tools for accurate color matching, paint mixing guidance, and detailed analysis of value, saturation, and color codes. Advanced features for deeper analysis and paint mixing are available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Image simplification to shapes and colors, Accurate color picker with pixel averaging, Paint mixing guidance, Value, saturation, and color code inspection, Interactive analysis maps, Customizable grid overlay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Study Pro monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Color Study Pro monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Color Study Pro yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Color Study Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Color Study tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Color Study tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Color Study tip | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Painter Values Check free?

Painter Values Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Color Study free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Painter Values Check or Color Study?

Color Study is rated higher. Painter Values Check averages 3.1 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Color Study averages 4.9 from 352 ratings.

### Do Painter Values Check or Color Study have ads?

Painter Values Check shows ads; Color Study does not.

### Which is updated more often, Painter Values Check or Color Study?

Painter Values Check ships an update every 2 months, and Color Study every 11 days. Most recently, Painter Values Check was updated on September 7, 2026 and Color Study on September 25, 2026.

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