# Value Study vs Blend

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blend at none against Value Study's 7. Blend also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Value Study's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 3). On price, 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. Blend asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blend holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Value Study has 3.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Value Study's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blend's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Value Study | Blend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/value-study-art-reference/id1546616127/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blend-colored-pencil-matching/id6739696805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.7** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diem Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439019995) | [Chirag Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786545914) |

## 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


### Blend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blend-colored-pencil-matching/id6739696805)

This app helps artists find the perfect colored pencil combinations to match any shade in an image. It analyzes colors and suggests optimal blends using your chosen pencil sets for precise artwork creation.

**Highlights:** Color picker for any pixel, Optimal 1-3 pencil blend suggestions, Personalized colored pencil set selection, High precision color matching, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Value Study free?

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

### Is Blend free?

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

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

Blend is rated higher. Value Study averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Blend averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Value Study or Blend have ads?

Neither Value Study nor Blend shows ads.

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