Comparison

Floss Colors vs PaintWizard

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

Head to head
About

Floss Colors

Easily manage your embroidery floss collection, track inventory, and plan projects. Avoid duplicate purchases and find the colors you need for any project with this intuitive organizer.

Highlights
  • Floss inventory management
  • Supported brands: DMC, COSMO, Olympus
  • Project-based floss tracking
  • Color palette creation
  • Intuitive design
  • Backup & cloud sync
Features
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This app is a handy organizer that makes managing your embroidery floss easier than ever — from keeping track of your stash to creating project-based checklists. No more wondering, “Do I have this color at home?” Track what you own, what you want to use, and what you need to buy — all in one clean, intuitive app. ■ Key Features ▶ Floss Inventory Management Record how many skeins you have by floss type (No. 25, No. 5, etc.). Quickly search by color number to avoid accidental duplicate purchases. ▶ Supported Brands & Color Count Includes major embroidery floss brands: DMC, COSMO (Lecien), and Olympus. Supported colors: DMC: 500 colors COSMO: 500 colors Olympus: 420 colors You can sort the floss list by catalog order, color number, brightness, or hue, making it easy to view and compare colors at a glance. Floss selection becomes more enjoyable and efficient. ▶ Project-Based Floss Tracking Create a "Project" to register the colors needed for each embroidery pattern. Check how many skeins you have or are missing at a glance. You can even aggregate colors across multiple projects to use as a checklist when shopping for floss. ▶ Color Palette Creation Register your favorite color combinations as "Palettes." Easily check how many skeins you own within each palette — perfect for restocking your go-to shades. ▶ Intuitive, Easy-to-Use Design With a beautiful, minimal interface, this app is easy for anyone to use — whether you're new to embroidery or a seasoned stitcher. ▶ Backup & Cloud Sync Export/import data via JSON or sync automatically with iCloud — your data, your way. Make Your Embroidery Time More Fun and Organized This app helps you visualize your stash, manage your threads with confidence, and enjoy choosing colors for your next piece. It’s the perfect companion to make your embroidery more creative and stress-free. Let this app support your embroidery journey — every stitch, every shade.

About

PaintWizard

Features
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PaintWizard is the perfect tool for artists, painters, and anyone working with color. With our app, you can accurately and easily adjust colors, measure desired shades and results, and work in two popular modes of convenient color selection. Key features of the application: Color Mixing: An intuitive interface for mixing paints and achieving precise shades. You have control over every step of the blending process to achieve the perfect result. Bilingual Support: The app supports two languages—Russian and English—making it accessible to a wider audience. Two Color Selection Modes: Use the 0/255 system for precise RGB measurements or the 0/1 system for more universal settings. These two modes are accurate both for digital artists and painters working with real paints. History and Saved Mixed Colors: Review your saved blends and use them in future projects. Professional Use: This app is ideal not only for artists but also for painters, interior designers, graphic designers, and other professionals who work with colors. Features: Dual-mode color selection support: 0/255 and 0/1. Ability to mix precisely and achieve desired shades. Bilingual support (Russian and English). Easy-to-use and user-friendly interface. With PaintWizard, you'll be able to perfectly match and blend any colors for your projects. Whether it's painting, design, or renovation—achieve the best results with ease!

Screenshots

Floss Colors4 screens
PaintWizard2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PaintWizard at $0.99 against Floss Colors's $2.99. PaintWizard also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On 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

Floss Colors costs $2.99 and PaintWizard $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Floss Colors versus PaintWizard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloss ColorsPaintWizard
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhideko ogawaDmitry Sagaev

In-app purchases

None

Floss Colors

No in-app purchases

None

PaintWizard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Floss Colors free?
Floss Colors costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaintWizard free?
PaintWizard costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Floss Colors or PaintWizard have ads?
Neither Floss Colors nor PaintWizard shows ads.

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