Comparison

Thought Patterns vs Color Purity

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

Head to head

A pocket reference

About

Thought Patterns

Features

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A small, simple reference containing tools to help us navigate the complicated world.

About

Color Purity

Features

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- Access comprehensive color education resources and easy-to-follow tutorial videos at your fingertips. - View the extensive, searchable Color Purity Shade Swatch Book and unlock expert formulation tips. - Effortlessly manage client data, including client name, appointment history, contact info, images and formulation details. - Catalog customized formulas for clients in an organized manner.

Screenshots

Thought Patterns3 screens

Color Purity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Color Purity at every 9 days against Thought Patterns's every 7 months. Color Purity also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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

Thought Patterns ships an update every 7 months, Color Purity every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Thought Patterns versus Color Purity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Thought Patterns	Color Purity
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Every 9 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS	18.0	15.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	57 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Raphael DeFranco	Innersense Organic Beauty

In-app purchases

None

Thought Patterns

No in-app purchases

None

Color Purity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thought Patterns free?

Thought Patterns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Color Purity free?

Color Purity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Thought Patterns or Color Purity have ads?

Neither Thought Patterns nor Color Purity shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Thought Patterns or Color Purity?

Thought Patterns ships an update every 7 months, and Color Purity every 9 days. Most recently, Thought Patterns was updated on August 10, 2026 and Color Purity on September 12, 2026.