Cans vs Sherwin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cans
Explore comprehensive color charts from popular graffiti spray-paint brands. Find similar paint cans when a specific color is unavailable or identify paint colors directly from a photo to match your artistic vision.
- Extensive color charts from major spray paint brands
- Find similar paint cans for replacements
- Search for paint colors within photos
- Customizable search settings for similar cans
- Identify paint colors from image pixels
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The app contains color charts of all popular graffiti spray-paint brands. The list of color charts: - Montana Black - Montana Gold - MTN 94 - MTN Hardcore - Molotow Premium - Ironlak - Ironlak Sugar - Arton - Kobra High Pressure - Kobra Low - Flame Blue - Flame Orange - Loop Colors - NBQ Slow - NBQ Fast - OneTake - Dope Classic - Dope Supreme There is a possibility to find similar cans. For example, you need to replace a can that has ended and is nowhere available. Find this can in the "Color charts" tab, tap the "Search" button and the app will display a list of the most similar cans. The search will be made in color charts, which can be changed in settings. Another useful feature is the search by colors in a photo. For example, you need to determine which cans are needed to paint a picture on a wall. On the "Search" tab, select the desired picture from the library or take a new one, tap on a pixel and the application will display the most suitable can.
Sherwin
Visualize paint colors in your space with a photo. Get personalized color recommendations and explore vast collections. Order physical samples to plan your next home project with confidence.
- Color visualizer
- Personal color recommendation tool
- Save and plan colors
- Order color chips and peel & sticks
- Browse color collections
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Find the perfect palette with the Sherwin-Williams Color Expert™ app. Take the guesswork out of choosing the right paint color for your next project. Color Expert is your tool for finding the perfect color and transforming your space with confidence. Dive into a world of endless possibilities and visualize color like never before. *Sample ordering is currently only available in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec). Key Features Designed for You: COLOR VISUALIZER Our color visualizer lets you explore and visualize colors in your space instantly. Snap a photo of your space and see our colors on your walls with any Sherwin-Williams® color. See how a new shade will look in and around your home before you lift a brush, this intuitive color visualizer helps you gain color confidence. PERSONAL COLOR RECOMMENDATION TOOL Overwhelmed by the endless color possibilities or unsure where to begin? Let our intelligent color recommendation tool simplify the process. Simply snap a picture of your space, and our app will analyze it to provide complementary colors that enhance your home's aesthetic. SAVE & PLAN Found your perfect shade? Save your favorite colors for future projects with ease. Experience your chosen color in your space before you commit by ordering samples directly through the app. Your color journey from inspiration to application is made simple. EXPLORE & DISCOVER Browse our extensive collection of Sherwin-Williams® colors by family, collection, or trend. Find inspiration and discover new favorites with ease. ORDER COLOR CHIPS & PEEL & STICKS* Love a color you see? Order physical color chips and peel & sticks directly from the app, delivered right to your home. This is your chance to experience how a color can look in your home's unique lighting conditions before you commit. Whether you're planning a full home renovation, a quick room refresh, or an interior design update, Color Expert provides the inspiration you need. We help your ideal paint color come to life, and make your color journey exciting. Be your own color expert and download the app today to start your home transformation and gain color confidence. *Sample ordering is currently only available in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cans at 88% against Sherwin's 13%. Cans also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Sherwin's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 185). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cans holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sherwin has 7.5K ratings behind it against 185, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Cans's written reviews are positive against 13% of Sherwin's.
Cans ships an update every 3 months, Sherwin fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cans | Sherwin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (185 ratings) — better | 4.6 (7.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews — better | 13.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 185 | 7.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #189 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikhail Akopov | The Sherwin-Williams Company |
Customer experience
Cans
Sherwin
Bugs and requests
Cans
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sherwin
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to upload photos
- Incorrect color application on walls
- Randomly deleted saved colors
- Incompatibility with certain device orientations
Requested features
5 requests- Search bar for specific colors
- Ability to compare colors side-by-side
- More stock room photos for visualization
- Option to visualize colors at different lighting conditions
- Exterior color visualization capabilities
In-app purchases
Cans
No in-app purchases
Sherwin
No in-app purchases









