Comparison

Colorix.com Pro vs N+Chroma

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

Head to head
About

Colorix.com Pro

Instantly apply NCS®© or RAL CLASSIC colors to photos of buildings, walls, or objects. This app allows you to quickly modify images with new colors in just three steps, making it easy to present to clients or share digitally.

Highlights
  • Apply NCS/RAL colors to photos
  • 3-step image modification
  • Includes L*a*b*, sRGB, CMYK, LRV values
  • Supports COLORCATCH NANO device
  • Acquire additional color cards
Features
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Colorix.com Pro App for iPhone allows to instantly apply NCS®© or RAL CLASSIC colours directly to a picture (building, wall, dress, object etc.) taken by the iPhone. Thanks to this App it’s all done in less than 2 minutes and in only 3 steps: - Take a picture with your iPhone (building, room, etc.). - Select NCS®© or RAL CLASSIC colour references. - Apply the selected colours to the picture on your iPhone. In less than 2 minutes you have modified your image using new colours, ready to present it to your customer, send it as email to your office, order the paint or change it once again to look different. For better understanding of the functions and use of the App, please watch the demo on the video first. Link to video: www.colorix.com/en/products/colorix-com-app-for-iphone.html Colorix.com Pro App for iPhone contains EUROTREND colour references as well corresponding L*a*b*, sRGB, CMYK and LRV values. To complete your choice of colors you can acquire in the App, the following color cards : - NCS®© - RAL CLASSIC - RAL DESIGN - RAL EFFECT What’s more, Colorix.com Pro App for iPhone can also work with the COLORCATCH NANO! COLORCATCH NANO 2 is the revolutionary color measuring device that makes life easier for all professionals who work with color. It is the world's first Bluetooth camera connected to a smartphone, it offers unprecedented convenience and accuracy in color measurement. The new optical head on the device eliminates gloss and stray light, providing improved color measurement on plastic surfaces. Additionally, COLORCATCH NANO 2 is one of the only colorimeters in the world to be equipped with a camera, which allows for maximum accuracy even on textured surfaces. With its advanced technology, the device reads and measures more than 50,000 pixels separately, automatically removing any non-dominant colors such as shadow effects and dirt. The camera on COLORCATCH NANO 2 is a significant advantage, as it allows professionals to see exactly what is being measured. This is especially useful for measuring fine details, such as the color of a small symbol on a carpet and in the textile and printing industries. The ability to visualize the measurement enhances the accuracy and efficiency of the color measurement process. With its advanced optical head, integrated camera, and ability to accurately measure even on textured surfaces, it's the perfect tool for professionals working with color.COLORCATCH NANO incorporates a revolutionary new technology to accurately measure the color of smooth, structured or patterned surfaces to determine the corresponding color of the preselected swatch. NANO reads and measures 50'000 pixels separately. During reading it eliminates automatically all non-dominant colors such as shade effects and dirty surfaces. The owners of COLORCATCH NANO can download other color cards in the App. With COLORCATCH NANO and Colorix.com Pro App for iPhone you always have the true colour at your fingertips. See a full demonstration of the state of the art under www.colorix.com Due to technical limitations, colors seen in this App may not accurately reflect paint colors. To confirm your color choices refer to your color cards. Copyright 2018 Colorix SA NCS – Natural Colour System®© is the only colour system that describes colours exactly as we see them, which is why it is easy to understand, logical and simple to use. Any of the millions of colours that exist can be defined within the NCS System and given a precise notation. The commercial use of NCS®© requires a licence agreement with NCS Colour AB. Please visit www.ncscolour.com for further information. RAL is a registered trademark of RAL gGmbH. The presentation of the RAL colours is based on a licence granted by RAL gGmbH. Please visit www.ral-colours.de for further information.

About

N+Chroma

Scan real-world colors using a specialized sensor and view their numerical data in various formats. Save scanned colors to collections for later comparison and analysis under different lighting conditions.

Highlights
  • Scan colors with Chroma-NODE sensor
  • Display color information (RGB, HEX, L*a*b*, CMYK)
  • Store scanned colors in collections
  • Compare scanned colors numerically
  • View color data in D65 and D50 lighting
Features
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HARDWARE REQUIRED: N+Chroma color sensor from variableinc.com PLEASE NOTE: This application requires an iPhone 4s (or newer) or an iPad 3 (or newer), or an iPad Mini, and a NODE sensor device with a Chroma module. Please see our website at www.variabletech.com for more information. The Chroma App will let you scan colors using the Chroma – NODE sensor, and displays the color information on the screen. Great for getting color information off of real world objects! Chroma provides numerical color information in: RGB, HEX, L*a*b*, and CMYK formats. The color graphic displayed on iOS device is an approximate representation of the color scanned. Exact color information can only be attained by the numerical color information. Additionally, scanned colors are stored to the user’s collections to be looked up later, or used for comparison in the Compare Color View (where you can scan colors into left and right view to get a numerical comparison of the colors). The Chroma app also enables the user to view color information in both D65 and D50 lighting environments to make using colors in other applications or web design quick and simple. Please note that for this application to run, the user must have a NODE module sensor from Variable Technologies along with a Chroma color sensor module. About NODE: NODE is a patent-pending wireless sensor platform capable of measuring, recording, and transmitting a wide array of sensor data. NODE is a Bluetooth Smart device, using the latest low energy Bluetooth standard to communicate sensor data to Bluetooth Smart Devices such as the Apple iPhone 4s, Apple iPhone 5, Apple iPad3, and Apple iPad Mini.

Screenshots

Colorix.com Pro4 screens
N+Chroma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Colorix.com Pro at 4.0 against N+Chroma's 3.4. Colorix.com Pro also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 33%). N+Chroma's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Colorix.com Pro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. N+Chroma asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Colorix.com Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: N+Chroma has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Colorix.com Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of N+Chroma's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Colorix.com Pro ships an update monthly, N+Chroma every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Colorix.com Pro versus N+Chroma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorix.com ProN+Chroma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColorix SAVariable Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Colorix.com Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative38.5%

N+Chroma

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Colorix.com Pro

One-time4
  • RAL Classic$1.99
  • RAL EFFECT$4.99
  • RAL DESIGN$5.99
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  • NCS®©$9.99
None

N+Chroma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Colorix.com Pro free?
Colorix.com Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is N+Chroma free?
N+Chroma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Colorix.com Pro or N+Chroma?
Colorix.com Pro is rated higher. Colorix.com Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while N+Chroma averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Colorix.com Pro or N+Chroma have ads?
Neither Colorix.com Pro nor N+Chroma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Colorix.com Pro or N+Chroma?
Colorix.com Pro ships an update monthly, and N+Chroma every 2 months. Most recently, Colorix.com Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and N+Chroma on October 29, 2026.

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