Comparison

Colorwise vs NegaViewer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Colorwise

This app allows you to sample colors from your camera or images. It converts sampled colors into various formats like RGB, HSB, and CMYK, and can assign names to colors using built-in libraries. You can also export and import color swatches in popular design formats.

Highlights
  • Sample colors from camera
  • Sample colors from images
  • Convert colors to RGB, HSB, CMYK, etc.
  • Assign names to sampled colors
  • Export swatches in ASE, ACO, CSV formats
  • Import swatches from design software
  • Color picker for swatch creation/modification
Features
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Colorwise is an iOS color sampler. Colorwise can sample colors straight from the camera or from an image. The sampled color is displayed along with the color components converted into a variety of formats including RGB, HSB, CMYK, CMY, Lab, hLab and XYZ. Libraries of colors can also be used to assign colors appropriate names. Sampled colors are stored in a list of swatches that can be exported in a variety of formats including Adobe Swatch Exchange (ASE) format that can be used in popular design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Color File (ACO) format as used by Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Color Book (ACB) format as used by Adobe Photoshop color libraries. Additional formats include a simple text format that can be edited from Colorwise and CSV (comma separated value) format which can be used in spreadsheet applications such as Numbers and Excel. An HTML page can be generated showing the colors and color values. Colorwise can also import ASE, ACO, ACB, Text and CSV files. This makes it possible to import colors from Photoshop and other graphic software. Color libraries can be exported to the iTunes documents folder emailed, sent in messages, uploaded to iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, shared with AirDrop and sent to other apps. Use color libraries to match colors sampled by Colorwise. When a color is sampled, the closest color match in the library is used to provide the color with a name. Included are eight color libraries with over 4500 named colors. A color picker is provided similar to those in popular color programs to create color swatches or modify colors. To demonstrate the effect of color on the human eye two complimentary visual effects are included. Feature List: • Sample colors straight from camera • Use either camera, torch, HD or SD camera options (if available) • Sample colors from images • Convert color samples to RGB, HSB, CMYK, CMY, LAB, hLAB and XYZ • Display greyscale version of color • Display closest color match from selected matching libraries • Store colors as list of swatches • Export swatches as ASE, ACO, ACB, Text, HTML or CSV • Import swatches as ASE, ACO, ACB, Text or CSV • Share with Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, other apps, Email, Messages, AirDrop, etc • Select from complimentary colors for a swatch, including triads, tetrads, monochromatic variations and analogous colors • Color picker to create swatches or modify colors • Complimentary color visual effect • Help file including color formulas used

About

NegaViewer

Easily convert your film negatives into digital photos using your iPhone. Transform both color and black & white negatives with a high-speed, intuitive interface. Save your digitized memories directly to your device's photo library.

Highlights
  • Convert color and black & white negatives
  • High-speed image processing
  • Intuitive interface
  • Save to photo library
  • Digitize analog memories
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NegaViewer: Transform Film Negatives to Digital Photos IMPORTANT: A BACKLIGHT PANEL IS REQUIRED for optimal performance. Breathe new life into your analog memories with NegaViewer. Convert your cherished film negatives into vibrant digital photos using the power of your iPhone. Key Features: • Transform color and black & white negatives • High-speed image processing • Intuitive interface for easy conversion • Save converted images directly to your photo library Requirements: • Backlight panel (essential for clear image capture) • Camera and photo library access Rediscover the magic of your film photography with NegaViewer. Don't let your precious memories fade away – bring them into the digital age today!

Screenshots

Colorwise4 screens
NegaViewer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NegaViewer at every 6 weeks against Colorwise's every 62 months. NegaViewer also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). Colorwise's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Colorwise costs $3.99 and NegaViewer $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Colorwise ships an update every 62 months, NegaViewer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Colorwise versus NegaViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorwiseNegaViewer
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 62 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#196 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunshine Valley SystemsUda Toyokazu

Customer experience

Colorwise

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

NegaViewer

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

None

Colorwise

No in-app purchases

None

NegaViewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Colorwise free?
Colorwise costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NegaViewer free?
NegaViewer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Colorwise or NegaViewer have ads?
Neither Colorwise nor NegaViewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Colorwise or NegaViewer?
Colorwise ships an update every 62 months, and NegaViewer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Colorwise was updated on November 1, 2026 and NegaViewer on November 7, 2026.

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