Comparison

Sherwin vs CrateID

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

Head to head
About

Sherwin

Visualize paint colors in your home before you buy. This app helps you find the perfect shade with a color visualizer, personalized recommendations, and the ability to order physical samples. Transform your space with confidence.

Highlights
  • Color visualizer for walls
  • Personalized color recommendations
  • Save favorite colors
  • Order paint samples
  • Browse color collections
  • Explore color families
Features
Currently charting
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Find the perfect palette with the Sherwin-Williams Color Expert™ app. Take the guesswork out of choosing the right paint color for your next project. Color Expert is your tool for finding the perfect color and transforming your space with confidence. Dive into a world of endless possibilities and visualize color like never before. *Sample ordering is currently only available in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec). Key Features Designed for You: COLOR VISUALIZER Our color visualizer lets you explore and visualize colors in your space instantly. Snap a photo of your space and see our colors on your walls with any Sherwin-Williams® color. See how a new shade will look in and around your home before you lift a brush, this intuitive color visualizer helps you gain color confidence. PERSONAL COLOR RECOMMENDATION TOOL Overwhelmed by the endless color possibilities or unsure where to begin? Let our intelligent color recommendation tool simplify the process. Simply snap a picture of your space, and our app will analyze it to provide complementary colors that enhance your home's aesthetic. SAVE & PLAN Found your perfect shade? Save your favorite colors for future projects with ease. Experience your chosen color in your space before you commit by ordering samples directly through the app. Your color journey from inspiration to application is made simple. EXPLORE & DISCOVER Browse our extensive collection of Sherwin-Williams® colors by family, collection, or trend. Find inspiration and discover new favorites with ease. ORDER COLOR CHIPS & PEEL & STICKS* Love a color you see? Order physical color chips and peel & sticks directly from the app, delivered right to your home. This is your chance to experience how a color can look in your home's unique lighting conditions before you commit. Whether you're planning a full home renovation, a quick room refresh, or an interior design update, Color Expert provides the inspiration you need. We help your ideal paint color come to life, and make your color journey exciting. Be your own color expert and download the app today to start your home transformation and gain color confidence. *Sample ordering is currently only available in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec).

About

CrateID

Features
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Tired of not knowing what's inside your storage bins? CrateID is here to help! CrateID works with specially designed QR Code labels that allow you to organize and catalog the contents of any container. Simply scan the label with the app, add a description of what’s inside, take a photo for reference, and you're done! No more guessing games when it comes to your storage.

Screenshots

Sherwin4 screens
CrateID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Sherwin at #187 against CrateID's unranked. CrateID's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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

Sherwin ships an update every 2 weeks, CrateID every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Sherwin versus CrateID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherwinCrateID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#187 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Sherwin-Williams CompanyAnthology Creative

Bugs and requests

Sherwin

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to upload photos
  • Incorrect color application on walls
  • Randomly deleted saved colors
  • Incompatibility with certain device orientations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Search bar for specific colors
  • Ability to compare colors side-by-side
  • More stock room photos for visualization
  • Option to visualize colors at different lighting conditions
  • Exterior color visualization capabilities

CrateID

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sherwin

No in-app purchases

None

CrateID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sherwin free?
Sherwin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrateID free?
CrateID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sherwin or CrateID have ads?
Neither Sherwin nor CrateID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sherwin or CrateID?
Sherwin ships an update every 2 weeks, and CrateID every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sherwin was updated on November 13, 2026 and CrateID on November 10, 2026.

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