Comparison

Palm vs InstaPick

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

Head to head
About

Palm

Write and execute JavaScript code directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app provides a simple shell, run logs, and essential functions for on-the-go coding. Perfect for developers who need to stay productive anywhere.

Highlights
  • Write and run JavaScript scripts
  • Simple shell interface
  • Run logs for debugging
  • Includes promise, console, fetch
  • File editing capabilities
  • Code on the go
Features
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Take your JavaScript coding to the next level with this amazing app that lets you write and run scripts on your iPhone or iPad. With its simple shell and run logs, you'll have everything you need to code on the go. Plus, it includes basic functions like promise, console, and fetch, making it easy to edit your files quickly and efficiently. Whether you're on the train, waiting in line, or just taking a break, this app is perfect for staying productive and never missing a beat. Best of all, it's free to download and use, so give it a try and start coding anywhere, anytime! TERMS OF USE: https://onebuffer.com/termofuse.html PRIVACY POLICY: https://onebuffer.com/privacypolicy.html

About

InstaPick

Features
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The essential companion app for the InstaPick Bluetooth Color Picker. Capture the colors of any real-world object, compare differences between items, and save or export values for wide-ranging applications. InstaPick APP also integrates the PANTONE Matching System (PMS) for professional reference. -- Features: ●Instantly measure physical colors and display the closest PANTONE swatch. ●Auto-copy to clipboard when capturing a color. ●Color difference comparison using CIE ΔE 2000. ●Your surroundings become your palette — explore every color around you. ●Save favorites or batch export color values as a .csv file for extended use. *PANTONE Matching System (PMS) including FHI Paper TPG、Color Bridge Coated、Color Bridge Uncoated、Formula Guide Coated 和 Formula Guide Uncoated Hardware information: Instapick, a color capture device from Ufro Inc., instantly measures a physical object. Please also visit instapick.ufro.com for hardware information.

Screenshots

Palm4 screens
InstaPick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Palm at daily against InstaPick's every 3 weeks. Palm also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Palm ships an update daily, InstaPick every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Palm versus InstaPick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPalmInstaPick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuoc Thanh CaoUfro Limited

In-app purchases

None

Palm

No in-app purchases

None

InstaPick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Palm free?
Palm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InstaPick free?
InstaPick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Palm or InstaPick have ads?
Neither Palm nor InstaPick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Palm or InstaPick?
Palm ships an update daily, and InstaPick every 3 weeks. Most recently, Palm was updated on October 9, 2026 and InstaPick on October 6, 2026.

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