# Hex Color Picker vs Paint AI

The clearest difference is rating: Paint AI at 4.3 against Hex Color Picker's 3.8. Paint AI also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 44) and chart position (#203 vs unranked). Hex Color Picker's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hex Color Picker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Paint AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paint AI holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paint AI has 1.5K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Hex Color Picker's written reviews are positive against 23% of Paint AI's.

Hex Color Picker ships an update every 10 days, Paint AI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hex Color Picker | Paint AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-color-picker-color-code/id6448195785/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-ai-color-visualizer/id6654889869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **23.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#203** |
| Size | 61 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hleb Kuznetsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656043742) | [REIMAGE AI INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641365020) |

## What reviewers say

### Hex Color Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-color-picker-color-code/id6448195785)

Easily identify and extract color codes from images, your camera, or the web. Supports multiple formats like HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK, with options for palettes, gradients, and project management.

**Highlights:** Image, camera, and web color picking, Multiple color code formats (HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK), Color palettes and gradients, Export options (PNG, SVG), Color history and library, Project management

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Color Picker Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Color Kit Pro | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Color Picker Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Color Kit Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Color Picker Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Color Kit Pro (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |


### Paint AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-ai-color-visualizer/id6654889869)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Visualize paint colors in your home before you buy. This app uses AI to show how any color will look on your walls, inside or out. Access real paint colors from major brands with names and codes.

**Highlights:** AI-powered color visualization, Real paint colors from major brands, Interior and exterior visualization, Instant color matching from photos, Explore similar color suggestions, Easy-to-use interface

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful color visualization
- 👍 Accurate color matching
- 👍 Intuitive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Inaccurate color representation
- 🐛 Unreliable masking/selection tools
- 🔍 Limited tutorials/guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to generate colors
- Distorted color overlay
- Incompatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Improved color accuracy
- Better selection/masking tools
- More comprehensive tutorials
- Expanded paint brand options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hex Color Picker free?

Hex Color Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paint AI free?

Paint AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hex Color Picker or Paint AI?

Paint AI is rated higher. Hex Color Picker averages 3.8 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Paint AI averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Hex Color Picker or Paint AI have ads?

Neither Hex Color Picker nor Paint AI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hex Color Picker or Paint AI?

Hex Color Picker ships an update every 10 days, and Paint AI fortnightly. Most recently, Hex Color Picker was updated on September 14, 2026 and Paint AI on September 24, 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.*