Comparison

FabricDecoder vs ColorNamer

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

Head to head

Real-time color names

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

FabricDecoder

Features

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This App enables fabric identification from UV markings.

About

ColorNamer

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ColorNamer helps you identify everyday color names through the iPhone or iPad camera. Point the camera at clothing, objects, paint, lights, or other visible surfaces, adjust the analysis area, and copy the detected color name when needed. I am color blind myself, so I built ColorNamer to make everyday color decisions more confident. The app can be useful for people with color blindness, shoppers, designers, makers, students, and anyone who needs a quick camera color identifier. The app works locally on device. Camera frames are processed on your iPhone or iPad and are not saved or uploaded. ColorNamer does not require an account, internet connection, analytics, ads, or tracking.

Screenshots

FabricDecoder4 screens

ColorNamer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ColorNamer at every 2 days against FabricDecoder's every 6 weeks. 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

FabricDecoder ships an update every 6 weeks, ColorNamer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

FabricDecoder versus ColorNamer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	FabricDecoder	ColorNamer
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks	Every 2 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	16.0	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	96 MB	1 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Pyxeda, Inc	DMITRII KATSEV

In-app purchases

None

FabricDecoder

No in-app purchases

None

ColorNamer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FabricDecoder free?

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

Is ColorNamer free?

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

Do FabricDecoder or ColorNamer have ads?

Neither FabricDecoder nor ColorNamer shows ads.

Which is updated more often, FabricDecoder or ColorNamer?

FabricDecoder ships an update every 6 weeks, and ColorNamer every 2 days. Most recently, FabricDecoder was updated on October 2, 2026 and ColorNamer on October 4, 2026.