Colorgetter vs AstroPup View
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Colorgetter
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Unlock professional-grade color precision with the most intuitive and powerful color matching app for your Bluetooth (BLE) colorimeter. Designed specifically for the printing industry, our application simplifies complex color analysis and management, putting total control right in your hands. Key Features: 1. Precise Color Comparison (Target vs. Sample) • Effortlessly measure and compare colors to achieve the perfect match. • Dual Capture: Capture a target color (the original) and a sample you are working on. • Advanced Delta E Analysis: Our system instantly calculates the color difference (ΔE) using a comprehensive set of industry-standard formulas (such as ΔE ab , ΔE 00 , and ΔE cmc ). • Print-Ready Data: Get color difference results in both L∗a∗b∗ and CMYK color spaces, essential for print and packaging professionals. • Rich Visualizations: Go beyond numbers. Analyze the 2D color distance plot, view the full spectral graph, and check relative density values (DMAX) to understand every aspect of your color. 2. Instant Color Library Matching • Find the closest color in seconds. • Measure & Search: Capture a single color with your device and instantly search for it across your entire collection of color libraries. • Smart Results: The app lists all potential matches sorted by the lowest Delta E (ΔE), showing you the closest available colors first. • Build Your Libraries: Import existing libraries in JSON format or create new ones on the fly by saving a measured color as a "favorite." 3. Powerful Library Management • Your color universe, fully under your control. • Full CRUD Functionality: Easily create, import, export, rename, and delete your color libraries. • Seamless Workflow: Select colors from a library and send them directly to the comparison tool to set as a new target, or search for that specific color in other libraries. 4. Comprehensive PDF Reporting • Document and share your results professionally. • Instant Reports: Generate detailed PDF reports for both color comparison analyses and library search results. • Easy Sharing: Share your reports via email, messaging apps, or print them directly for physical documentation and quality control checks. 5. Advanced Setup & Control • Customize the app to fit your workflow and hardware. • Personalization: Switch between languages and select your preferred appearance (Light/Dark Mode). • System Tools: Access database maintenance tools to keep your app running smoothly. I• nstrument Settings: Adjust the specific settings of your colorimeter directly from the app (for compatible devices). Connect your colorimeter and transform your color quality control process from a challenge into a simple, precise, and efficient task.
AstroPup View
Easily manage and view astronomical image files like FITS and XISF. Offers GPU-accelerated rendering, automatic stretching, and QuickLook integration for a seamless user experience. Create icons and display smart metadata directly from your files.
- FITS and XISF format support
- GPU-accelerated rendering
- Automatic advanced stretching
- QuickLook integration
- Icon creation
- Smart metadata display
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Astrophotography images traditionally use an obscure raw image format called FITS, and a newer format called XISF. AstroPup View is designed to manage these files as easily as JPEGs: through Finder integration and viewer support. * XISF and FITS format support * GPU-accelerated rendering * Automatic advanced stretching * QuickLook integration * Icon creation * Smart metadata display
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: AstroPup View at 3 against Colorgetter's 1. Colorgetter's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Colorgetter | AstroPup View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcos Samsoniuk | Aaron Freimark |
In-app purchases
Colorgetter
No in-app purchases
AstroPup View
No in-app purchases





