# Value Study vs Colorwaver

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Colorwaver at none against Value Study's 7. Colorwaver also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Value Study's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 7) and review sentiment (92% vs 80%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Value Study sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Colorwaver asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Value Study against 4.7 for Colorwaver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Value Study has 3.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Value Study's written reviews are positive against 80% of Colorwaver's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Value Study | Colorwaver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/value-study-art-reference/id1546616127/reviews)** | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorwaver/id1583400396/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diem Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439019995) | [Marc Rousavy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535370503) |

## What reviewers say

### Value Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/value-study-art-reference/id1546616127)

This app helps artists improve their skills by analyzing light and shadow in reference images. It allows users to break down tones step-by-step, from simple black and white to more complex value ranges, aiding in the understanding of depth and form. It's a tool to enhance traditional art studies.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step tone breakdown, Highlighting areas of same value, Focus on light, shadow, and form, Greyscale value studies, Works with reference images

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value Study Pro | $3.99 | per year |
| Value Study Pro (yearly) | $6.99 | per year |
| Appreciation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value Study Pro (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Generous boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Study | $17.99 | one-time |
| Amazing supporter | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for value studies
- 💡 Allows adjusting number of values
- 🎨 Useful for artists and painters
- ⭐ Great tool for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with accurately representing blue hues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/importing photos
- 🤔 Unclear instructions/lack of tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or fails to launch on some devices
- Occasional issues with image processing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to adjust value midpoint
- Include color study/color adjustment options
- Provide side-by-side comparison of original and simplified images
- Add customizable grid overlay


### Colorwaver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorwaver/id1583400396)

Discover natural color palettes from your environment. This tool is ideal for artists, designers, and developers seeking inspiration. Capture and analyze colors to create unique palettes.

**Highlights:** Natural colorwave discovery, Palette generation, Color analysis from surroundings, Inspiration for artists and designers, Developer-friendly color tools

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Value Study free?

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

### Is Colorwaver free?

Colorwaver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Value Study or Colorwaver?

Value Study is rated higher. Value Study averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Colorwaver averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Value Study or Colorwaver have ads?

Neither Value Study nor Colorwaver shows ads.

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