Comparison

ColoredEye vs iDevices Connected

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

iDevices Connected

Control your smart home devices remotely from your iOS device. Create custom schedules, automate actions with location triggers, and monitor energy usage. Group devices by room for simplified management and integrate with voice assistants and IFTTT for enhanced automation.

Highlights
  • Remote access to smart devices
  • Customizable schedules and scenes
  • Location-based automation triggers
  • Energy reporting
  • Voice control integration
  • IFTTT compatibility
  • Room and zone grouping
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Create the smart home you envision and realize the connected lifestyle you expect with iDevices Wi-Fi-enabled switches, outlets and thermostat. Whether you're at work, on vacation, or running around with the kids outside, control iDevices products from anywhere on your iOS device.  

The iDevices Connected app is packed with intuitive smart features, empowering you to make the everyday things in your home extraordinary. We designed the app, but think of it as a blank canvas you can customize based on your lifestyle. Set schedules that cater to your daily life and make your home more efficient. Add a layer of security with location triggers that switch the lights on as soon as you pull into the driveway. 

Design your smart home within the app and control it on a single screen. Make it your own with custom photos and accessory names. You can even group accessories into rooms and zones for simple, yet smart control. 

Know your home like never before with comprehensive energy reporting and custom notifications that give you a heads up when something changes, even when you're on the road. 
 
 While there’s no need for multiple apps or hubs, you can set up your HomePod, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub for even additional functionality, including sunrise and sunset triggers. You can also connect with the IFTTT app to enable custom triggers, link multiple accessories, and further automate your smart home.  
iDevices Features:
 - Voice control with Siri®, Alexa*, or the Google Assistant*.  
- Dynamic schedules & scenes
 - IFTTT compatibility 
- Easy in-app setup
 - Energy reporting 
- Remote access 
- No hub required

 *Requires Alexa-enabled accessory or a Google Assistant-enabled device. 
The iDevices Customer Experience Team is here to make sure you get the most out of the app and your products! Contact Support@iDevicesinc.com with any questions you might have.

Screenshots

ColoredEye3 screens
iDevices Connected4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ColoredEye at 3.9 against iDevices Connected's 2.2. ColoredEye also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 22%). iDevices Connected's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. iDevices Connected asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ColoredEye holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDevices Connected has 329 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 22% of iDevices Connected's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ColoredEye ships an update every 4 months, iDevices Connected every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ColoredEye versus iDevices Connected: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColoredEyeiDevices Connected
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings) — better2.2 (329 ratings)
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings14329 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB236 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMGS Technologies LLCHubbell Inc

Customer experience

ColoredEye

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative31.8%

iDevices Connected

All ratings329 ratings
Positive21.9%
Neutral8.5%
Negative69.6%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative69.2%

Bugs and requests

ColoredEye

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iDevices Connected

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes when trying to access advanced settings
  • Devices frequently go offline and cannot be reconnected
  • Schedules and automations not working as expected
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more smart home devices
  • Improve scheduling and automation options
  • Provide more detailed energy usage reporting
  • Allow customization of device icons and names

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ColoredEye

One-time1
  • ColoredEye Ad Free$0.99
None

iDevices Connected

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ColoredEye free?
ColoredEye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iDevices Connected free?
iDevices Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ColoredEye or iDevices Connected?
ColoredEye is rated higher. ColoredEye averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while iDevices Connected averages 2.2 from 329 ratings.
Do ColoredEye or iDevices Connected have ads?
ColoredEye shows ads; iDevices Connected does not.
Which is updated more often, ColoredEye or iDevices Connected?
ColoredEye ships an update every 4 months, and iDevices Connected every 2 months. Most recently, ColoredEye was updated on September 20, 2026 and iDevices Connected on September 20, 2026.

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