Comparison

ColoredEye vs Live Read

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

Head to head
About

ColoredEye

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
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**THE PERFECT APP FOR THE COLOR-IMPAIRED OR THE COLORBLIND!** ColoredEye will identify the colors from your camera in real-time! Or you have option to identify colors within a saved photo. Simply use your iPhone or iTouch to take a photo in good lighting, then pick an object or location within the photo for ColoredEye to classify, or use the live camera mode to find out colors instantly. Each color database has its own set of names for a range of colors. You can pick from: + BASIC - 16 fundamental colors (purple, green, blue, etc) + CRAYOLA - 134 fun pigments (burnt sienna, piggy pink, turquoise, etc) + DETAILED - 134 descriptive colors (dim gray, dark slate gray, gray, etc) ************ Never wear mismatched socks again! Learning colors can be fun for kids, too! Now you can identify the perfect paint color, sweater, car, anything! For support or suggestions, please email: support@mgsapps.com ************

About

Live Read

This app uses your device's camera to instantly read printed text aloud. It's designed for individuals with visual impairments, offering an accessible way to read mail, signs, books, and more without internet or setup. Enjoy customizable speech and offline functionality for independent reading.

Highlights
  • Automatic real-time text reading
  • Tap and swipe gesture controls
  • Customizable natural voice options
  • Offline functionality
  • Supports over 50 languages
  • Private and secure on-device processing
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Live Read turns your camera into a personal reading companion. It instantly finds printed text and speaks it aloud, giving people with visual impairments an easy way to read independently. No setup, no clutter. Read anything around you From mail and books to signs, menus, and labels, Live Read makes everyday reading effortless at home or on the go. Designed for accessibility Every part of Live Read is built for ease of use. Just open the app, point the camera, and it starts reading automatically. Tap anywhere to stop or reset, or swipe to move between lines. Turning on VoiceOver will replace the swipe gestures with buttons. Features • Automatic reading: Text is detected and spoken aloud in real time. • Tap or swipe control: Tap to stop or reset. Swipe left to repeat a line or right to skip ahead a line of text. • Customizable speech: Choose from natural Apple voices and adjust speaking speed. • Works offline: Reads instantly without an internet connection. • Multi-language support: Recognizes printed text in 50+ languages. • Private and secure: Live Read never saves or sends anything you scan. All processing happens instantly and entirely on your device. Disclaimer: Live Read is not a medical device. Text recognition results may not always be accurate or complete. Please use your own judgment and verify information when needed. Testimonial "I am using it on my phone now. It works amazing! And I'm reading an Irish bagpipe music book so the words are unusual and the computer is getting it pretty much right on." - Vision Piping

Screenshots

ColoredEye4 screens
Live Read3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live Read at none against ColoredEye's 1. Live Read also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). On price 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. ColoredEye sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Live Read asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ColoredEye ships an update every 8 months, Live Read every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ColoredEye versus Live Read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColoredEyeLive Read
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMGS Technologies LLCRyan Anetsberger

Customer experience

ColoredEye

Written reviews44 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative31.8%

Live Read

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ColoredEye

One-time1
  • ColoredEye Ad Free$0.99
None

Live Read

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ColoredEye free?
ColoredEye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Read free?
Live Read is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ColoredEye or Live Read have ads?
ColoredEye shows ads; Live Read does not.
Which is updated more often, ColoredEye or Live Read?
ColoredEye ships an update every 8 months, and Live Read every 2 weeks. Most recently, ColoredEye was updated on October 12, 2026 and Live Read on September 29, 2026.

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