ColorDesigner vs HueMix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ColorDesigner
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ColorDesigner โ 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 โ 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 โ soft drifting orbs of light - Color Wave โ slow flowing waves of color - Deep Breath โ colors expanding to a breathing rhythm Ads can be removed anytime with a one-time "Remove Ads" purchase.
HueMix
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This is an app that lets you take notes on color combinations and convert memories into colors to save them. Feel free to express your ideas with color. [How to use] 1. Press [Eyedropper]. - Press the color picker in the center. - Select your favorite color and close. - Press the [Aad/Save Color] button to confirm. -- You can add up to 6 colors. -- To edit, tap the color you want to edit and select it again. -- To delete a color, press and hold the color you want to delete. -- To change the order of the colors, press and hold the color you want to move and drag it to the desired location. - Once you have decided on the color combination, press [Done] and it will be added to the list. - If you want to change it after adding it to the list, tap the color pattern. - To remove it from the list, swipe. - To change the order of the list, drag it to the desired location. 2. Press [Photo]. - Select any image from your camera roll. - The six dominant colors in the image are extracted.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HueMix at every 3 weeks against ColorDesigner's every 29 months. ColorDesigner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ColorDesigner ships an update every 29 months, HueMix every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ColorDesigner | HueMix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 17.5 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hiroshi Yamazaki | Mikinori Eda |
In-app purchases
ColorDesigner
No in-app purchases
HueMix
No in-app purchases
Questions
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