# Pastel vs URL Redirector

The clearest difference is rating: Pastel at 4.7 against URL Redirector's 1.0. Pastel also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 1) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). URL Redirector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Pastel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pastel has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pastel | URL Redirector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastel/id413897608/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/url-redirector/id6760624570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Troughton-Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/286133549) | [Stefan Sels](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885379737) |

## What reviewers say

### Pastel

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

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · 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


### URL Redirector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/url-redirector/id6760624570)

Instantly reopen any link through a different website, such as an archive, cached version, or translation tool. Set up multiple destinations and easily switch your default. Ideal for developers, researchers, and those who frequently use various link-based tools.

**Highlights:** Forward links through custom destinations, Supports archives, cached versions, and translation tools, Set up multiple destinations, Easily switch default destinations, Integrates with app sharing functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pastel free?

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

### Is URL Redirector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pastel or URL Redirector?

Pastel is rated higher. Pastel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while URL Redirector averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pastel or URL Redirector have ads?

Neither Pastel nor URL Redirector shows ads.

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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.*