# DIC COLOR GUIDE vs ColorName*

The clearest difference is rating: ColorName* at 4.4 against DIC COLOR GUIDE's 2.5. ColorName* also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 69%) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). DIC COLOR GUIDE's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DIC COLOR GUIDE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ColorName* sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ColorName* holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of DIC COLOR GUIDE's written reviews are positive against 80% of ColorName*'s.

DIC COLOR GUIDE ships an update every 2 months, ColorName* monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DIC COLOR GUIDE | ColorName* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dic-color-guide/id405007873/reviews) | **[4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorname/id584817516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIC Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/405007876) | [Osamu Noguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/457240927) |

## What reviewers say

### DIC COLOR GUIDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dic-color-guide/id405007873)

Access a comprehensive digital color library with over 2,500 colors. This tool aids in color selection, communication, and reproduction for print and design. It offers features like ink blending ratios and visual texture previews, with advanced options available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Digital color library with 2,553 colors, Ink blending ratios for print reproduction, Visual texture previews on various substrates, Traditional color series browsing (Japan, France, China), Stock selected colors with notes, Export color data (RGB, CMYK) via email, Color calibration under different light sources (subscription)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Search and camera (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Search and camera (6months) | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Search and camera (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |


### ColorName*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorname/id584817516)

Identify colors in real-time using your device's camera. Get detailed information including English and Japanese names, RGB, CMYK, and HTML codes. Explore similar colors and access a database of approximately 1,000 colors.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera color identification, English and Japanese color name search, RGB, CMYK, and HTML color code lookup, Similar color suggestions, Database of ~1,000 colors

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extension Pack | $1.99 | per month |
| Extension Pack | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DIC COLOR GUIDE free?

DIC COLOR GUIDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ColorName* free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DIC COLOR GUIDE or ColorName*?

ColorName* is rated higher. DIC COLOR GUIDE averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ColorName* averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do DIC COLOR GUIDE or ColorName* have ads?

ColorName* shows ads; DIC COLOR GUIDE does not.

### Which is updated more often, DIC COLOR GUIDE or ColorName*?

DIC COLOR GUIDE ships an update every 2 months, and ColorName* monthly. Most recently, DIC COLOR GUIDE was updated on November 6, 2026 and ColorName* on November 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.*