# ColorPicker vs Model Colors

The clearest difference is rating: Model Colors at 4.6 against ColorPicker's 3.0. Model Colors also leads on ratings volume (445 vs 1) and review sentiment (60% vs 46%). ColorPicker's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ColorPicker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Model Colors sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Model Colors holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model Colors has 445 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of ColorPicker's written reviews are positive against 60% of Model Colors's.

ColorPicker ships an update every 2 months, Model Colors monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColorPicker | Model Colors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorpicker/id422625345/reviews) | **[4.6 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-colors/id1200319954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **445** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **60.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Achim Heynen](https://appshunter.io/developer/374870201) | [D-Pointer Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/433372709) |

## What reviewers say

### ColorPicker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorpicker/id422625345)

Identify colors from your device's camera or photos. The free version provides RGB codes, while an in-app purchase unlocks additional palettes, storage, and sharing options.

**Highlights:** Camera-based color detection, Photo color analysis, RGB color code identification, Access to RAL and W3C palettes (paid), Color storage and email sharing (paid)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### Model Colors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-colors/id1200319954)

This app helps hobbyists manage their paint collections for models. Track colors you own, colors you need, and easily share lists. Find similar colors and organize them into custom lists for different projects.

**Highlights:** Track owned and needed paint colors, Browse over 40,000 colors from various brands, Share color lists via email and messaging, Set favorite colors for quick access, Find similar colors using standards or calculations, Create custom color lists for projects

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 month subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 month subscription | $3.49 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColorPicker free?

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

### Is Model Colors free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ColorPicker or Model Colors?

Model Colors is rated higher. ColorPicker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Model Colors averages 4.6 from 445 ratings.

### Do ColorPicker or Model Colors have ads?

Neither ColorPicker nor Model Colors shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ColorPicker or Model Colors?

ColorPicker ships an update every 2 months, and Model Colors monthly. Most recently, ColorPicker was updated on September 10, 2026 and Model Colors on September 18, 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.*