# iSoundex vs Color Portfolio

The clearest difference is price: Color Portfolio at Free against iSoundex's $0.99. Color Portfolio also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 72 months). iSoundex's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 24%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Color Portfolio is free to download; iSoundex costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Color Portfolio holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Portfolio has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of iSoundex's written reviews are positive against 24% of Color Portfolio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iSoundex ships an update every 72 months, Color Portfolio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSoundex | Color Portfolio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isoundex/id306101493/reviews) | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-portfolio/id1490161691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 24.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.5.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Black Cat Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/301047032) | [Benjamin Moore & Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/318034546) |

## What reviewers say

### iSoundex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isoundex/id306101493)

Generate American and Daitch-Mokotoff Soundex codes instantly. Simply input a name to receive its phonetic representation, ideal for genealogical research.

**Highlights:** American Soundex code generation, Daitch-Mokotoff Soundex code generation, Quick name input, Instant code display, Genealogy tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Color Portfolio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-portfolio/id1490161691)

Explore and visualize Benjamin Moore paint colors with a virtual fan deck and augmented reality tools. Try colors on your walls using photos or live video, and even match real-world colors with a compatible device.

**Highlights:** Virtual fan deck of Benjamin Moore colors, Photo visualizer for room color previews, Augmented reality video visualizer, Precision color matching with ColorReader device, Save and share colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful in deciding colors
- 🎨 Allows visualizing paint colors on photos
- 🎨 Useful for planning decorating projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Colors not accurately represented
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 🤖 Inaccurate color matching
- 💤 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Limited functionality (e.g. can't zoom, paint trim)

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save colored photos
- Color reader not working as expected
- Spinning color wheel makes it hard to select colors

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and compare color combinations
- More exterior color options
- Improved photo visualization with better accuracy
- Easier navigation and more intuitive controls
- Ability to paint trim, ceiling, and multiple surfaces


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSoundex free?

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

### Is Color Portfolio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iSoundex or Color Portfolio?

Color Portfolio is rated higher. iSoundex averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Color Portfolio averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do iSoundex or Color Portfolio have ads?

Neither iSoundex nor Color Portfolio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSoundex or Color Portfolio?

iSoundex ships an update every 72 months, and Color Portfolio every 3 months. Most recently, iSoundex was updated on October 31, 2026 and Color Portfolio on November 12, 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.*