Comparison

Envision AR Visualizer vs PAL Color Touch

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

Head to head
About

Envision AR Visualizer

Visualize and design your dream pool in your backyard using augmented reality. Place different pool shapes, customize liners, decks, and safety covers. See how your design looks in various lighting conditions and find a local dealer to bring it to life.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality pool placement
  • Customizable pool shapes and liners
  • Deck, safety cover, and sunshade options
  • Change time of day and lighting
  • Screenshot and dealer finder
  • 360-degree pool rotation
Features
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The Envision AR app from Tara brings the power of augmented reality to your pool design process. Using your camera, the app allows you to place a pool in your backyard, giving you a sense of the size and area, you will need. Select a pool shape and then position it in your yard. Move it and rotate it to find the best location. Browse our entire pattern collection filled with the most incredible selection of styles, colors and designs. Choose any pattern and see how it will match the colors of your backyard. Envision AR shows you how the pool liner looks in water or remove the water with a touch of a button. You can spin the pool around to see it from every angle and change the time of day to experience different lighting conditions. Use the power of Envision AR to plan your whole backyard without having to leave your home. In addition to choosing the pool shape and liner pattern, you can customize the deck, safety cover and shade options. Start, by choosing either a brick, paver or concrete deck in an array of different color choices. Then, add a safety cover to create a safe environment for children and pets. Choose the style of cover that suits your needs, whether it’s Regular Mesh, HD Mesh or Solid. Envision AR also gives you the unique option of adding an exclusive Shade Escapes cantilever sunshade. A beautifully designed structure, this all-in-one kit will enhance your outdoor living space. Available in a range of exciting shade colors, sunshades protect your loved ones from the harmful rays of the sun and create a comfortable environment to enjoy the outdoors, year-round.  With Envision AR, everything you need is at your fingertips. Once your design is complete, you can take a screenshot to record your composition. Then use the app to find a local Tara dealer who can transform your design into reality. For more inspiration check out our Envision pool visualizer or our website, tarapools.com.

About

PAL Color Touch

Control your PAL™ Light wirelessly with fingertip touches. This app uses RF and Wi-Fi to change colors and modes on your light, and can integrate with home automation systems.

Highlights
  • Wireless color transfer
  • Fingertip touch control
  • RF and Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Home automation linking
  • Smartphone control
Features
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Countless amounts of colours wirelessly transfer to your PAL™ Light by the subtle touch of your fingertip. No more clicking buttons or flicking switches on/off to find a specific colour or mode.Our wireless touch technology lets you have the control of your PAL™ Light through RF and Wi-Fi by downloading the app to use your smartphone, it can also link up to home automation.

Screenshots

Envision AR Visualizer3 screens
PAL Color Touch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Envision AR Visualizer at 100% against PAL Color Touch's 0%. Envision AR Visualizer also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8). PAL Color Touch's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Envision AR Visualizer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Envision AR Visualizer's written reviews are positive against 0% of PAL Color Touch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Envision AR Visualizer ships an update every 7 months, PAL Color Touch every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Envision AR Visualizer versus PAL Color Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnvision AR VisualizerPAL Color Touch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better3.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings410 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB130 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChameleon PowerPAL Lighting

Customer experience

Envision AR Visualizer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PAL Color Touch

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Envision AR Visualizer

No in-app purchases

None

PAL Color Touch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Envision AR Visualizer free?
Envision AR Visualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PAL Color Touch free?
PAL Color Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Envision AR Visualizer or PAL Color Touch?
Envision AR Visualizer is rated higher. Envision AR Visualizer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PAL Color Touch averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Envision AR Visualizer or PAL Color Touch have ads?
Neither Envision AR Visualizer nor PAL Color Touch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Envision AR Visualizer or PAL Color Touch?
Envision AR Visualizer ships an update every 7 months, and PAL Color Touch every 6 weeks. Most recently, Envision AR Visualizer was updated on October 11, 2026 and PAL Color Touch on October 16, 2026.

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