# Draw XP vs Spectrum

The clearest difference is price: Draw XP at Free against Spectrum's $4.99. Draw XP also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Spectrum's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Draw XP is free to download; Spectrum costs $4.99 up front. Draw XP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year. Spectrum asks for nothing beyond the download.

Draw XP ships an update monthly, Spectrum every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draw XP | Spectrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-color-detector/id6741385583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 39 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Leander Dias Duarte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695919834) | [Marco Tini](https://appshunter.io/developer/544232459) |

## What reviewers say

### Draw XP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-xp/id6461867536)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium subscription | $11.99 | per year |


### Spectrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-color-detector/id6741385583)

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.

**Highlights:** Instant color detection, Automatic color naming, Save and organize colors, Copy and share color codes, Ad-free experience, SwiftUI built

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Draw XP free?

Draw XP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spectrum free?

Spectrum costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Draw XP or Spectrum have ads?

Draw XP shows ads; Spectrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Draw XP or Spectrum?

Draw XP ships an update monthly, and Spectrum every 4 months. Most recently, Draw XP was updated on October 30, 2026 and Spectrum on October 30, 2026.

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