# ColoredEye vs Instinct Switch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ColoredEye at 61% against Instinct Switch's 0%. Instinct Switch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ColoredEye sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Instinct Switch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ColoredEye ships an update every 8 months, Instinct Switch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColoredEye | Instinct Switch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instinct-switch/id1453440931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **61.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MGS Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681684076) | [Hubbell Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263996930) |

## What reviewers say

### ColoredEye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coloredeye/id388886679)

This app identifies colors from your camera or saved photos in real-time. Choose from different color databases to get precise color names for various applications.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera color identification, Identify colors in saved photos, Multiple color databases (Basic, Crayola, Detailed), Classify colors of specific objects, Useful for color-impaired individuals, Educational tool for learning colors

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ColoredEye Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time |


### Instinct Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instinct-switch/id1453440931)

This smart light switch integrates Amazon Alexa for voice-controlled home automation. It acts as a personal assistant for timers, shopping lists, and news updates, offering a cord-free and hub-free smart home experience. The accompanying app facilitates initial Wi-Fi and Amazon account setup.

**Highlights:** Built-in Amazon Alexa, Voice-controlled smart home automation, Personal assistant functions (timers, lists, news), Cord-free and hub-free installation, Seamless, modern design, Wi-Fi and Amazon account setup via app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColoredEye free?

ColoredEye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Instinct Switch free?

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

### Do ColoredEye or Instinct Switch have ads?

ColoredEye shows ads; Instinct Switch does not.

### Which is updated more often, ColoredEye or Instinct Switch?

ColoredEye ships an update every 8 months, and Instinct Switch every 2 months. Most recently, ColoredEye was updated on October 12, 2026 and Instinct Switch on October 1, 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.*