Comparison

SmashX QC vs Colorgetter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmashX QC

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SmashX QC assists when color management and stability is a key factor in your business. QC is a sturdy Color Control tool for remote and quick color checks. It enables you or your brand user to check, compare and reproduce color on the fly. Preload QC with your color standards for reference or simply compare batch to batch. Even load your color formula book for instant production of any close match.

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Colorgetter

Features
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Unlock professional-grade color precision with the most intuitive and powerful color matching app for your Bluetooth (BLE) colorimeter. Designed specifically for the printing industry, our application simplifies complex color analysis and management, putting total control right in your hands. Key Features: 1. Precise Color Comparison (Target vs. Sample) • Effortlessly measure and compare colors to achieve the perfect match. • Dual Capture: Capture a target color (the original) and a sample you are working on. • Advanced Delta E Analysis: Our system instantly calculates the color difference (ΔE) using a comprehensive set of industry-standard formulas (such as ΔE ab , ΔE 00 , and ΔE cmc ). • Print-Ready Data: Get color difference results in both L∗a∗b∗ and CMYK color spaces, essential for print and packaging professionals. • Rich Visualizations: Go beyond numbers. Analyze the 2D color distance plot, view the full spectral graph, and check relative density values (DMAX) to understand every aspect of your color. 2. Instant Color Library Matching • Find the closest color in seconds. • Measure & Search: Capture a single color with your device and instantly search for it across your entire collection of color libraries. • Smart Results: The app lists all potential matches sorted by the lowest Delta E (ΔE), showing you the closest available colors first. • Build Your Libraries: Import existing libraries in JSON format or create new ones on the fly by saving a measured color as a "favorite." 3. Powerful Library Management • Your color universe, fully under your control. • Full CRUD Functionality: Easily create, import, export, rename, and delete your color libraries. • Seamless Workflow: Select colors from a library and send them directly to the comparison tool to set as a new target, or search for that specific color in other libraries. 4. Comprehensive PDF Reporting • Document and share your results professionally. • Instant Reports: Generate detailed PDF reports for both color comparison analyses and library search results. • Easy Sharing: Share your reports via email, messaging apps, or print them directly for physical documentation and quality control checks. 5. Advanced Setup & Control • Customize the app to fit your workflow and hardware. • Personalization: Switch between languages and select your preferred appearance (Light/Dark Mode). • System Tools: Access database maintenance tools to keep your app running smoothly. I• nstrument Settings: Adjust the specific settings of your colorimeter directly from the app (for compatible devices). Connect your colorimeter and transform your color quality control process from a challenge into a simple, precise, and efficient task.

Screenshots

SmashX QC4 screens
Colorgetter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SmashX QC at 3 against Colorgetter's 1. SmashX QC also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SmashX QC versus Colorgetter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmashX QCColorgetter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 19 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmashX B.V.Marcos Samsoniuk

In-app purchases

None

SmashX QC

No in-app purchases

None

Colorgetter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmashX QC free?
SmashX QC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Colorgetter free?
Colorgetter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmashX QC or Colorgetter have ads?
Neither SmashX QC nor Colorgetter shows ads.

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