# ColoredEye vs TapTapSee

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapTapSee at none against ColoredEye's 1. TapTapSee also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 14). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TapTapSee holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TapTapSee has 1.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of ColoredEye's written reviews are positive against 83% of TapTapSee's.

ColoredEye ships an update every 4 months, TapTapSee every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColoredEye | TapTapSee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coloredeye/id388886679/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptapsee/id567635020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MGS Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681684076) | [Cloudsight, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/578866469) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### TapTapSee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptapsee/id567635020)

This app helps blind and visually impaired individuals identify objects around them by taking a picture and speaking the identification aloud. It aims to increase independence in daily activities through its advanced image recognition technology.

**Highlights:** Object identification via camera, Spoken identification with VoiceOver, Upload pictures from camera roll, Save pictures with definitions, Share identification results, Barcode and QR code reader

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate object recognition
- 🚀 Quick response times
- 💡 Helpful for blind and visually impaired users
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Useful for identifying colors, clothing, and household items

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate object identification
- 🐛 Video feature not working as expected
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to identify common household items and products
- Struggles with low-light conditions or cluttered scenes
- Compatibility issues with certain devices or OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add text recognition capability
- Improve video recording and playback
- Provide more detailed and specific object descriptions
- Allow customization of voice output


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColoredEye free?

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

### Is TapTapSee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ColoredEye or TapTapSee?

TapTapSee is rated higher. ColoredEye averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while TapTapSee averages 4.2 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do ColoredEye or TapTapSee have ads?

ColoredEye shows ads; TapTapSee does not.

### Which is updated more often, ColoredEye or TapTapSee?

ColoredEye ships an update every 4 months, and TapTapSee every 2 months. Most recently, ColoredEye was updated on September 20, 2026 and TapTapSee on September 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.*