Comparison

ColorsList vs ColorDesigner

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

Head to head
About

ColorsList

Discover new color combinations through random generation or by fixing specific hues. Explore variations with three distinct display patterns and fine-tune colors using RGB values.

Highlights
  • Random color combination generation
  • Color variation search
  • Three display patterns
  • Fine color adjustment (RGB)
  • Categorized color display (e.g., red only, monochrome)
Features
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You can find your favorite color combination by displaying several colors at random. Try to find the color variation you like. You can also fix a part of the color and look for variations that match the color. You can select from three different color display patterns. /Color to be displayed at random You can categorize the display by red only, monochrome only, etc. /Fine color adjustment You can edit the color in RGB by touching the color part.

About

ColorDesigner

Features
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ColorDesigner — Design color, intuitively. Create balanced color palettes with ease, based on HSL (hue, saturation, lightness). Convert any color to RGB (HEX / DEC), CMYK, and HSL color codes, and save your palettes for later. Perfect for design, illustration, web, fashion, and anywhere you need the right color combination. Key features - Circular HSL color picker — freely adjust hue, saturation, and lightness - Sync two colors to quickly build harmonious palettes - 6 display styles (grid / circle / layered) to preview your palette - Color code conversion: RGB HEX / RGB DEC / HSL / CMYK - Save and reload your palettes Relax Mode Turn your palette into calming visuals. - Floating Light — soft drifting orbs of light - Color Wave — slow flowing waves of color - Deep Breath — colors expanding to a breathing rhythm Ads can be removed anytime with a one-time "Remove Ads" purchase.

Screenshots

ColorsList4 screens
ColorDesigner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ColorsList at none against ColorDesigner's shown. ColorsList also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 29 months) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ColorsList ships an update every 6 days, ColorDesigner every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ColorsList versus ColorDesigner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorsListColorDesigner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaiki HiraoHiroshi Yamazaki

In-app purchases

None

ColorsList

No in-app purchases

None

ColorDesigner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ColorsList free?
ColorsList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ColorDesigner free?
ColorDesigner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ColorsList or ColorDesigner have ads?
ColorDesigner shows ads; ColorsList does not.
Which is updated more often, ColorsList or ColorDesigner?
ColorsList ships an update every 6 days, and ColorDesigner every 29 months. Most recently, ColorsList was updated on October 29, 2026 and ColorDesigner on October 8, 2026.

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