# ColorPicker vs Pixel Picker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Picker at 82% against ColorPicker's 32%. Pixel Picker also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 Pixel Picker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Picker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Picker has 179 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of ColorPicker's written reviews are positive against 82% of Pixel Picker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColorPicker | Pixel Picker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorpicker/id422625345/reviews) | **[4.4 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-picker-color-inspector/id930804327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **179** |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Achim Heynen](https://appshunter.io/developer/374870201) | [Andrea Bizzotto](https://appshunter.io/developer/539165502) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Pixel Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-picker-color-inspector/id930804327)

Easily extract precise color information from your images. Import photos from your device or cloud storage, then zoom and pan to pinpoint specific pixels and retrieve their RGB values in decimal and hex formats.

**Highlights:** Import images from device photos, Import from Adobe Creative Cloud, Pan, pinch, and zoom for precise selection, Display RGB color values (decimal and hex), Export image with color information, iOS app extension support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- ✅ Does what it says
- 🎨 Accurate color matching
- 💡 Useful for automation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Privacy concerns (photo library access)
- 👴 Outdated UI design
- 📱 Not optimized for newer iPhones
- 💸 Ads on main screen
- 🤏 Small color square for comparison

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when copying or zooming
- Copy and paste broken
- Crashed the first time

**Requested features**

- Display color in Decimal format
- Option to display color in Decimal format
- On-screen crosshairs without photo
- Copy hex code separately
- Add '#' before hex code or toggle option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColorPicker free?

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

### Is Pixel Picker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ColorPicker or Pixel Picker?

Pixel Picker is rated higher. ColorPicker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pixel Picker averages 4.4 from 179 ratings.

### Do ColorPicker or Pixel Picker have ads?

ColorPicker shows ads; Pixel Picker does not.

### Which is updated more often, ColorPicker or Pixel Picker?

ColorPicker ships an update every 2 months, and Pixel Picker every 2 months. Most recently, ColorPicker was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pixel Picker on October 26, 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.*