# InstColor vs Color Name Recognizer Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Color Name Recognizer Camera at 4.8 against InstColor's 4.0. Color Name Recognizer Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (44 vs 2). InstColor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Name Recognizer Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. InstColor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Color Name Recognizer Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Name Recognizer Camera has 44 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

InstColor ships an update daily, Color Name Recognizer Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InstColor | Color Name Recognizer Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instcolor/id1662424895/reviews) | **[4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-name-recognizer-camera/id6473697819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Lei Cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578550166) | [小健 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521832312) |

## What reviewers say

### InstColor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instcolor/id1662424895)

Instantly detect and extract colors from your surroundings using your device's camera. Get detailed color information, including names, RGB values, and color families. Explore color blending and various color translation options.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera color extraction, Color names, RGB, and family info, Dominant colors detection, Color blending experiments, RGB/HSB/HEX inter-conversions, Color translation schemes, Save favorite colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Color Name Recognizer Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-name-recognizer-camera/id6473697819)

Instantly identify the name of any color by pointing your device's camera at it. Get detailed color values like RGB, HSV, and CIE L*a*b. Supports multiple languages and offers advanced color analysis tools.

**Highlights:** Real-time color name recognition via camera, Multiple color value formats (RGB, HSV, CIE L*a*b), Supports up to 1500 base color names in 8 languages, Extract color palettes from images, Save and export captured colors, Color contrast grid display

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InstColor free?

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

### Is Color Name Recognizer Camera free?

Color Name Recognizer Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, InstColor or Color Name Recognizer Camera?

Color Name Recognizer Camera is rated higher. InstColor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Color Name Recognizer Camera averages 4.8 from 44 ratings.

### Do InstColor or Color Name Recognizer Camera have ads?

InstColor shows ads; Color Name Recognizer Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, InstColor or Color Name Recognizer Camera?

InstColor ships an update daily, and Color Name Recognizer Camera monthly. Most recently, InstColor was updated on September 12, 2026 and Color Name Recognizer Camera on September 20, 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.*