Swatches Reader vs Streakly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swatches Reader
Manage GIMP color palettes with this tool. Select colors, copy them as UIColor or hex strings, and grab colors from anywhere on your screen. It also extracts main colors from images and includes thumbnail and QuickLook extensions.
- GIMP color palette management
- System color picker integration
- Copy colors as UIColor, hex, or RGB
- Grab color from any screen location
- Auto extract main colors from images
- Thumbnail and QuickLook extensions
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Color palettes management tool based on a GIMP format ( *.gpl ). Selected color can be changed by system's color picker or copied to clipboard as a UIColor or hex string or RGB description. You can grab color from any place on the screen. Auto extract main colors from the given image. The app also has included fast worked Thumbnails and QuickLook extensions.
Streakly
This minimalist habit tracker focuses on consistency with a visual heatmap to display your progress. It offers a clean interface, iCloud sync, and flexible scheduling without unnecessary complexity. Track daily or specific day habits and view your entire year's discipline at a glance.
- Visual heatmap progress display
- Clean, minimalist interface
- iCloud sync across devices
- Flexible habit scheduling
- Interactive home screen widgets
- No account required
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Don't Break the Chain. Build better habits without the clutter. Streakly is the minimalist habit tracker designed for visual people who want to focus on one thing: Consistency. Inspired by the "Seinfeld Strategy" and contribution graphs, Streakly visualizes your progress as a beautiful heatmap. See your entire year of discipline at a glance, fill your grid, and keep the momentum going. WHY STREAKLY? Most habit trackers are too complex. They have too many charts, notifications, and features you don't use. Streakly brings it back to basics. It is a quiet place to mark your progress and feel good about your day. # VISUAL MOMENTUM - The Heatmap See your habits as a stunning "Year in Pixels" grid. The more consistent you are, the brighter your streak shines. - Weekly & Monthly Views Zoom in to focus on this week, or zoom out to see your yearly trend. - Beautiful Aesthetics Clean lines, satisfying haptics, and a design that looks great in Light or Dark mode. # PRIVATE & SECURE - iCloud Sync (CloudKit) Your data syncs seamlessly across your iPhone and iPad using your own private iCloud account. - Privacy First We don't see your data. It stays on your device and your Apple ID. - No Accounts: No sign-up required. Just download and start tracking. # POWERFUL SIMPLICITY - Interactive Widgets: Check off habits directly from your Home Screen. - Flexible Schedules: Track daily habits or set specific days (e.g., "Gym on Mon/Wed/Fri"). - Unlimited History: Look back at years of progress. # PAY ONCE, TRACK FOREVER We hate subscriptions for simple tools too. - No Monthly Fees. - No Ads. - One Lifetime Purchase. Get Streakly today and start filling your grid. --- Terms of Use: https://streakly.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://streakly.app/privacy-policy --- Connect with us Email: contact@streakly.app Website: https://streakly.app Twitter: twitter.com/UseStreakly ---
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Streakly at 60% against Swatches Reader's 0%. Streakly also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and device support (5 vs 3). Swatches Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On ads and iOS requirement 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
Streakly is free to download; Swatches Reader costs $5.99 up front. Streakly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Swatches Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Swatches Reader ships an update monthly, Streakly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swatches Reader | Streakly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (58 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 58 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Viktor Goltvyanytsya | Unstatic Ltd Co |
Customer experience
Swatches Reader
Streakly
In-app purchases
Swatches Reader
No in-app purchases
Streakly
- Life-time Premium$14.99
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