# Color Splash vs ThumbCamera

The clearest difference is update cadence: Color Splash at every 5 weeks against ThumbCamera's every 10 months. Color Splash also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 1) and review sentiment (88% vs 75%). ThumbCamera's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Color Splash costs $1.99 and ThumbCamera $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Color Splash against 5.0 for ThumbCamera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Splash has 6.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Color Splash's written reviews are positive against 75% of ThumbCamera's.

Color Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, ThumbCamera every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Splash | ThumbCamera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-splash/id304871603/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbcamera-gesture-camera/id608014680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **88.3% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pocket Pixels Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292628472) | [sorakaze Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046448101) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Splash

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

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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


### ThumbCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbcamera-gesture-camera/id608014680)

Capture photos and control your camera with intuitive one-finger gestures. Easily zoom, focus, change aspect ratios, and share images without needing to reach across the screen. Ideal for one-handed operation.

**Highlights:** One-finger gesture controls, Zoom and focus with gestures, Change aspect ratio via swipe, Instant photo sharing, Multiple aspect ratio settings, Geotagging and EXIF data

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Splash free?

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

### Is ThumbCamera free?

ThumbCamera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Color Splash or ThumbCamera?

ThumbCamera is rated higher. Color Splash averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while ThumbCamera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Color Splash or ThumbCamera have ads?

Neither Color Splash nor ThumbCamera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Splash or ThumbCamera?

Color Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, and ThumbCamera every 10 months. Most recently, Color Splash was updated on November 3, 2026 and ThumbCamera on October 29, 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.*