# Color Thief vs Circular Tiny Planet Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Circular Tiny Planet Editor at 4.7 against Color Thief's 4.3. Circular Tiny Planet Editor also leads on ratings volume (650 vs 32) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). Color Thief's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 11.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Color Thief costs $1.99 and Circular Tiny Planet Editor $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Circular Tiny Planet Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circular Tiny Planet Editor has 650 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Color Thief's written reviews are positive against 71% of Circular Tiny Planet Editor's.

Color Thief ships an update every 2 months, Circular Tiny Planet Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Thief | Circular Tiny Planet Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-thief/id580674843/reviews) | **[4.7 (650 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circular-tiny-planet-editor/id845737955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **650** |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#62** |
| Size | 2 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yellow Cedar Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/580674846) | [James Grote](https://appshunter.io/developer/338517204) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Thief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-thief/id580674843)

This app allows you to transfer colors from one image to another, creating unique filters from your existing photos. It's a quick and playful way to discover new color palettes and harmonize the tone of multiple images. The edited photos are saved at their original resolution.

**Highlights:** Transfer colors between photos, Create custom filters from photos, Discover new color combinations, Harmonize photo tones, Save results at original resolution

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique color-matching concept between two photos
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Produces creative and unexpected color combinations
- ⚡ Fast processing and quick results
- 💾 Saves images at full resolution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on launch or during use
- ⚠️ Not updated in 5+ years
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🖼️ Photo selection interface is cumbersome
- 📉 Image quality degradation/blurriness

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch with newer iOS versions
- Images turn black after a few minutes of use
- Cannot access camera roll photos properly
- Location services requirement blocking app access
- Incompatibility with iPad Pro and newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust effect strength/intensity
- Access to photo folders for easier selection
- Swap/flip functionality between top and bottom images
- Video support
- Album organization for quick access to favorite photos


### Circular Tiny Planet Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circular-tiny-planet-editor/id845737955)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform your photos into unique circular images with advanced editing tools. Add professional effects like lens flares, celestial bodies, and customizable center objects to create miniature worlds. Supports 360-degree photos for immersive edits.

**Highlights:** Circular image creation, 360-degree photo support, Adjustable zoom, rotation, and invert-mode, Professional effects (lens flares, sky objects, centers), Filters and lens textures, Center object placement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Thief free?

Color Thief costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Circular Tiny Planet Editor free?

Circular Tiny Planet Editor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Color Thief or Circular Tiny Planet Editor?

Circular Tiny Planet Editor is rated higher. Color Thief averages 4.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Circular Tiny Planet Editor averages 4.7 from 650 ratings.

### Do Color Thief or Circular Tiny Planet Editor have ads?

Neither Color Thief nor Circular Tiny Planet Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Thief or Circular Tiny Planet Editor?

Color Thief ships an update every 2 months, and Circular Tiny Planet Editor every 3 months. Most recently, Color Thief was updated on October 12, 2026 and Circular Tiny Planet Editor on October 16, 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.*