Colorosity vs Spectrum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Colorosity
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Whether you're a developer, a designer, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of colors, Colorosity makes finding and exploring the perfect shades super easy. With support for RGB, HSB, and CMYK color modes, this app allows you to experiment with and capture your favorite colors.
Spectrum
Point your camera to instantly identify the exact hex and RGB color codes of anything around you. The app automatically names colors and allows you to save, organize, and share your discoveries with ease. It offers a clean, fast, and ad-free experience.
- Instant color detection
- Automatic color naming
- Save and organize colors
- Copy and share color codes
- Ad-free experience
- SwiftUI built
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Discover the exact color of anything around you with Spectrum. Simply point your camera, and the app will detect the precise hex and RGB code, along with an automatically assigned color name (e.g., coral, sand, red, violet, etc.). Why you'll love Spectrum: - Instant color detection – Get accurate hex and RGB codes in real time. - Automatic color naming – Easily recognize colors with intuitive names. - Save and organize colors – Keep your favorite shades for future reference. - Copy and share effortlessly – Send color codes with a single tap. - Minimal and fast – No ads, no third-party code, just a lightweight and smooth experience. - Built with SwiftUI – Modern, fluid, and optimized for iPhone and iPad. Whether you're a designer, artist, developer, or simply curious about colors, Spectrum makes it easy to capture and manage colors anywhere, anytime. Try Spectrum today and bring colors to life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Colorosity at Free against Spectrum's $4.99. Spectrum's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Colorosity is free to download; Spectrum costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Colorosity ships an update every 13 months, Spectrum every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Colorosity | Spectrum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Soltan Adel | Marco Tini |
In-app purchases
Colorosity
No in-app purchases
Spectrum
No in-app purchases
