Comparison

Image vs Color Picker

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

Head to head
About

Image

Features
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Analyzes and classifies images selected from the camera or photo album. The classification result is displayed as the most reliable result (classification name ID and its reliability) from 1,000 types (※1). ※1: Computer keyboard, digital clock, balloon, golden retrieverなど

About

Color Picker

Identify colors in real-time using your camera or photos. Get precise color codes (HEX, RGB, CMYK) and save your favorite colors into custom palettes. Perfect for designers, artists, and anyone curious about colors.

Highlights
  • Real-time camera color identification
  • Identify colors from photos
  • Accurate HEX, RGB, CMYK codes
  • Save and organize favorite colors
  • Create custom color palettes
  • Explore shades and tones
Features
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Unleash the power of colors with Color Picker: Color Identifier App! Whether you’re a designer, artist, or just love exploring the world of colors, our app is your ultimate companion. Identify colors in real-time using your camera or from saved photos, and get accurate HEX, RGB, and CMYK codes instantly. Save your favorite colors to create custom palettes that inspire your creativity. Dive deep into shades, hues, and tones with our easy-to-use interface. Perfect for designing, painting, decorating, or just satisfying your curiosity about the colors around you. Key Features: Instantly identify colors from photos or live camera. Get precise HEX, RGB, and CMYK codes. Save and organize your favorite colors into palettes. Explore shades and tones effortlessly. Intuitive and user-friendly design. Whether you're working on a design project or picking the perfect color for your home, Color Picker makes it easy and enjoyable. Download now and start exploring the vibrant world of colors! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Image1 screens
Color Picker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Image at none against Color Picker's 2. Image also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Color Picker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Color Picker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Image asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Image ships an update fortnightly, Color Picker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Image versus Color Picker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImageColor Picker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.8.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHideaki UchikoshiAsil Arslan

In-app purchases

None

Image

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Color Picker

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Plan$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Image free?
Image is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Color Picker free?
Color Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Image or Color Picker have ads?
Image shows ads; Color Picker does not.
Which is updated more often, Image or Color Picker?
Image ships an update fortnightly, and Color Picker every 3 months. Most recently, Image was updated on October 15, 2026 and Color Picker on October 5, 2026.

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