# Color Splash vs DMD Panorama

The clearest difference is price: Color Splash at $1.99 against DMD Panorama's $9.99. Color Splash also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). DMD Panorama's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Color Splash costs $1.99 and DMD Panorama $9.99 up front. DMD Panorama sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Color Splash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Color Splash holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Splash has 6.5K ratings behind it against 405, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Color Splash's written reviews are positive against 80% of DMD Panorama's.

Color Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, DMD Panorama every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Splash | DMD Panorama |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-splash/id304871603/reviews)** | [4.4 (405 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmd-panorama/id441183050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 405 |
| Positive reviews | **88.3% of reviews** | 79.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pocket Pixels Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292628472) | [Dermandar](https://appshunter.io/developer/441183053) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Splash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-splash/id304871603)

Transform your photos by selectively applying color to black and white images. This app uses an intuitive brush interface to highlight specific areas, creating dramatic and eye-catching visuals. Easily edit details with zoom and multiple brush options.

**Highlights:** Selective colorization, Black and white conversion, Intuitive brush interface, Zoom for detail work, Multiple brush types, Undo functionality, Alternative view mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 High-quality results
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Versatile editing capabilities
- 🕰️ Saves time compared to manual editing
- 🔍 Precise control with zoom feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or crashes
- 🖌️ Desire for more precise selection tools
- 🎨 Limited color customization options
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 💰 Paid app, some users want free version

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Unexpected color mixing when using red overlay

**Requested features**

- Add ability to change original colors
- Implement a pen/brush tool for finer control
- Introduce more editing options like filters, effects
- Develop an iPad-specific version of the app
- Provide a free version with limited features


### DMD Panorama

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmd-panorama/id441183050)

Capture immersive 360-degree panoramic photos and selfies with advanced features. Explore a global community of panorama creators, enhance your images with HD upgrades, and experience your creations in an interactive 3D viewer.

**Highlights:** 360 panoramic selfies, Interactive 3D viewer, HD upgrade for high resolution, Multiple exposure settings, Global panorama community, Export as looping video, Virtual Reality support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HD Video Unlimited Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| High Definition Unlimited Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great panoramic photos
- 🚀 Seamless stitching
- 👍 Excellent quality
- 👍 Fantastic results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Requires paid upgrade for HD
- 🔒 Issues with login and account
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🔍 Lacks advanced editing features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to view panoramas
- Camera roll integration not working
- Panorama capture fails on newer devices
- Notification issues after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Add support for 360-degree photos
- Improve stitching and reduce distortion
- Implement better notification controls
- Allow importing and editing existing photos
- Add more sharing and exporting options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Splash free?

Color Splash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DMD Panorama free?

DMD Panorama costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Color Splash or DMD Panorama?

Color Splash is rated higher. Color Splash averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while DMD Panorama averages 4.4 from 405 ratings.

### Do Color Splash or DMD Panorama have ads?

Neither Color Splash nor DMD Panorama shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Splash or DMD Panorama?

Color Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, and DMD Panorama every 2 months. Most recently, Color Splash was updated on October 28, 2026 and DMD Panorama on October 26, 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.*