# ColorPicker vs Color Identifier

The clearest difference is rating: Color Identifier at 5.0 against ColorPicker's 3.0. Color Identifier also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). ColorPicker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ColorPicker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Color Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

ColorPicker ships an update every 2 months, Color Identifier every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColorPicker | Color Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorpicker/id422625345/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-identifier-smart-picker/id6748983700/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Achim Heynen](https://appshunter.io/developer/374870201) | [Manuel Worlitzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785527240) |

## What reviewers say

### ColorPicker

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

Capture colors from your camera or photos and organize them into named palettes. Generate color harmonies and export values for design, painting, or development.

**Highlights:** Live camera color sampling, Pick colors from photos, Multiple color value formats (RGB, HEX, HSV, etc.), Generate color harmonies, Organize colors into palettes, Export palettes via email, link, or file

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Color Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-identifier-smart-picker/id6748983700)

Instantly identify any color using your camera and retrieve its precise color codes (HEX, RGB, CMYK). Match paint colors to major brands and generate harmonious color palettes from photos. Save and organize your favorite colors for any design project.

**Highlights:** Instant color identification via camera, HEX, RGB, and CMYK color code extraction, Paint color matching to major brands, Save and organize custom color palettes, Generate color harmonies and schemes, Extract colors from photos

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Identifier Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Color Identifier Premium | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColorPicker free?

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

### Is Color Identifier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ColorPicker or Color Identifier?

Color Identifier is rated higher. ColorPicker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Color Identifier averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ColorPicker or Color Identifier have ads?

ColorPicker shows ads; Color Identifier does not.

### Which is updated more often, ColorPicker or Color Identifier?

ColorPicker ships an update every 2 months, and Color Identifier every 4 months. Most recently, ColorPicker was updated on November 5, 2026 and Color Identifier on October 30, 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.*