# Color picker and helper vs OpenSol

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenSol at none against Color picker and helper's 1. OpenSol also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Color picker and helper's advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color picker and helper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpenSol asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenSol holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color picker and helper has 83 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Color picker and helper's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpenSol's.

Color picker and helper ships an update monthly, OpenSol every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color picker and helper | OpenSol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-picker-and-helper/id1555136705/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensol/id6802088485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Kolibaba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128927526) | [Jordan Ruderman](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802088577) |

## What reviewers say

### Color picker and helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-picker-and-helper/id1555136705)

Easily identify color information from photos or camera snapshots. This tool supports multiple color models and offers complementary and Pantone color schemes. It's a handy assistant for design and decoration projects.

**Highlights:** Extract colors from photos and camera, Pan, pinch, and zoom for precise selection, Supports RGB, HEX, CMYK, HSB, LAB, Complementary and Pantone color schemes, Export color information, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### OpenSol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensol/id6802088485)

Experience a classic 8080 computer emulator inspired by the Sol-20 Terminal Computer. Interact with original firmware, customize display effects, and enjoy an immersive terminal experience. This independently developed app offers a unique retro computing simulation.

**Highlights:** Intel 8080 interpreter, Original OpenSol firmware, Sol Command Monitor, Customizable display effects (CRT, phosphor), Full-screen immersive mode, External keyboard and controller support, Virtual cassette tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color picker and helper free?

Color picker and helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OpenSol free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color picker and helper or OpenSol?

OpenSol is rated higher. Color picker and helper averages 4.7 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while OpenSol averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Color picker and helper or OpenSol have ads?

Color picker and helper shows ads; OpenSol does not.

### Which is updated more often, Color picker and helper or OpenSol?

Color picker and helper ships an update monthly, and OpenSol every 8 days. Most recently, Color picker and helper was updated on November 3, 2026 and OpenSol on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*