ColorsList vs ColorDesigner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Random color combination generation
- Color variation search
- Three display patterns
- Fine color adjustment (RGB)
- Categorized color display (e.g., red only, monochrome)
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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.
ColorDesigner
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | ColorsList | ColorDesigner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daiki Hirao | Hiroshi Yamazaki |
In-app purchases
ColorsList
No in-app purchases
ColorDesigner
No in-app purchases









