# Pastel vs UXtweak

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UXtweak at none against Pastel's 3. UXtweak also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Pastel's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pastel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. UXtweak asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pastel | UXtweak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastel/id413897608/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | #208 |
| Size | 12 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Steven Troughton-Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/286133549) | [UXtweak j. s. a.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626444865) |

## What reviewers say

### Pastel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastel/id413897608)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Easily capture, organize, and use color palettes for your creative projects. Analyze photos to extract dominant colors, or manually select them. Seamlessly sync your library across devices and export colors in various code formats or as pixel bitmaps.

**Highlights:** Capture color palettes from photos, Manual color selection, Drag and drop colors to other apps, iCloud sync across devices, Export colors in code formats (RGB, hex, Swift), Create custom wallpapers

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pastel (One Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pastel (One Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pastel (Legacy Purchase) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 🚀 Efficient color management
- 💡 Ability to import colors from photos
- 🎨 Great for designers and artists
- 📦 Seamless integration with Procreate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disappearing custom palettes
- 🔍 Lack of color picker functionality
- 🤔 Confusing widget behavior
- 🔀 Issues with rearranging colors in palettes

**Reported bugs**

- Palettes disappearing after OS updates
- Delays and freezes when using color wheel
- Inconsistent behavior on different devices/OSes

**Requested features**

- Color contrast analysis tools
- CMYK color support
- Easier way to copy/paste color codes
- Improved palette organization and management
- Integration with more design apps


### UXtweak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uxtweak/id1591900427)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Record your screen and voice while testing websites and apps to provide direct feedback. Answer questions about your user experience to help designers improve their products. Explore a sample study to understand the process.

**Highlights:** Record screen and voice feedback, Answer experience-based questions, Participate in mobile testing studies, Test website and app usability, Provide insights to designers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pastel free?

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

### Is UXtweak free?

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

### Do Pastel or UXtweak have ads?

Neither Pastel nor UXtweak shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pastel or UXtweak?

Pastel ships an update monthly, and UXtweak monthly. Most recently, Pastel was updated on November 10, 2026 and UXtweak on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pastel or UXtweak?

Pastel currently peaks at #117 in the App Store charts, and UXtweak at #208. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*