Comparison

N+Chroma vs FocusFlow Max

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

Head to head
About

N+Chroma

Scan real-world colors using a specialized sensor and view their numerical data in various formats. Save scanned colors to collections for later comparison and analysis under different lighting conditions.

Highlights
  • Scan colors with Chroma-NODE sensor
  • Display color information (RGB, HEX, L*a*b*, CMYK)
  • Store scanned colors in collections
  • Compare scanned colors numerically
  • View color data in D65 and D50 lighting
Features
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HARDWARE REQUIRED: N+Chroma color sensor from variableinc.com PLEASE NOTE: This application requires an iPhone 4s (or newer) or an iPad 3 (or newer), or an iPad Mini, and a NODE sensor device with a Chroma module. Please see our website at www.variabletech.com for more information. The Chroma App will let you scan colors using the Chroma – NODE sensor, and displays the color information on the screen. Great for getting color information off of real world objects! Chroma provides numerical color information in: RGB, HEX, L*a*b*, and CMYK formats. The color graphic displayed on iOS device is an approximate representation of the color scanned. Exact color information can only be attained by the numerical color information. Additionally, scanned colors are stored to the user’s collections to be looked up later, or used for comparison in the Compare Color View (where you can scan colors into left and right view to get a numerical comparison of the colors). The Chroma app also enables the user to view color information in both D65 and D50 lighting environments to make using colors in other applications or web design quick and simple. Please note that for this application to run, the user must have a NODE module sensor from Variable Technologies along with a Chroma color sensor module. About NODE: NODE is a patent-pending wireless sensor platform capable of measuring, recording, and transmitting a wide array of sensor data. NODE is a Bluetooth Smart device, using the latest low energy Bluetooth standard to communicate sensor data to Bluetooth Smart Devices such as the Apple iPhone 4s, Apple iPhone 5, Apple iPad3, and Apple iPad Mini.

About

FocusFlow Max

Features
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FocusFlow is the minimalist productivity app that helps you stay focused and build better habits. **Pomodoro Timer** • Simple, distraction-free timer • Customizable focus duration (15-60 minutes) • Beautiful circular progress animation • Works in background with notifications • Track your daily focus sessions **Habit Tracker** • Build streaks with daily check-ins • Visual progress at a glance • Simple and intuitive interface • No complicated setup required **Statistics** • View your focus time trends • Track habit completion rates • Weekly and daily insights **Privacy First** • All data stored locally on your device • No accounts, no cloud sync • No internet connection required • Your data stays yours FocusFlow is designed to be simple, fast, and respectful of your privacy. No subscriptions, no ads, no tracking. Download now and start building better focus habits today!

Screenshots

N+Chroma4 screens
FocusFlow Max4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: N+Chroma at 9.1 against FocusFlow Max's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

N+Chroma ships an update every 2 months, FocusFlow Max every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
N+Chroma versus FocusFlow Max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterN+ChromaFocusFlow Max
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVariable Technologies LLC少波 朱

In-app purchases

None

N+Chroma

No in-app purchases

None

FocusFlow Max

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is N+Chroma free?
N+Chroma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusFlow Max free?
FocusFlow Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do N+Chroma or FocusFlow Max have ads?
Neither N+Chroma nor FocusFlow Max shows ads.
Which is updated more often, N+Chroma or FocusFlow Max?
N+Chroma ships an update every 2 months, and FocusFlow Max every 3 months. Most recently, N+Chroma was updated on October 5, 2026 and FocusFlow Max on October 24, 2026.

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