# DecorPad vs Color Portfolio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DecorPad at 83% against Color Portfolio's 24%. DecorPad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Color Portfolio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12K vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DecorPad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Portfolio has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of DecorPad's written reviews are positive against 24% of Color Portfolio's.

DecorPad ships an update every 2 months, Color Portfolio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DecorPad | Color Portfolio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decorpad/id504485794/reviews)** | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-portfolio/id1490161691/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 24.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.5.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DecorPad](https://appshunter.io/developer/504485797) | [Benjamin Moore & Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/318034546) |

## What reviewers say

### DecorPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decorpad/id504485794)

Discover and share home decorating inspiration. Browse photos from top designers, create a personal inspiration library, and find color and deal ideas. Manage your collections on the go.

**Highlights:** Browse designer photos, Create inspiration library, Find color palettes, Discover deals, Manage collections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Color Portfolio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-portfolio/id1490161691)

Explore and visualize Benjamin Moore paint colors with a virtual fan deck and augmented reality tools. Try colors on your walls using photos or live video, and even match real-world colors with a compatible device.

**Highlights:** Virtual fan deck of Benjamin Moore colors, Photo visualizer for room color previews, Augmented reality video visualizer, Precision color matching with ColorReader device, Save and share colors

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful in deciding colors
- 🎨 Allows visualizing paint colors on photos
- 🎨 Useful for planning decorating projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Colors not accurately represented
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 🤖 Inaccurate color matching
- 💤 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Limited functionality (e.g. can't zoom, paint trim)

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save colored photos
- Color reader not working as expected
- Spinning color wheel makes it hard to select colors

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and compare color combinations
- More exterior color options
- Improved photo visualization with better accuracy
- Easier navigation and more intuitive controls
- Ability to paint trim, ceiling, and multiple surfaces


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DecorPad free?

DecorPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Color Portfolio free?

Color Portfolio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DecorPad or Color Portfolio?

DecorPad is rated higher. DecorPad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Color Portfolio averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do DecorPad or Color Portfolio have ads?

DecorPad shows ads; Color Portfolio does not.

### Which is updated more often, DecorPad or Color Portfolio?

DecorPad ships an update every 2 months, and Color Portfolio every 3 months. Most recently, DecorPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Color Portfolio on November 12, 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.*
