Pixel Swap vs DotChroma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixel Swap
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PixelSwap - Color Replacement Tool Transform your images with precision color replacement in seconds! PixelSwap is the ultimate photo editing app for anyone who needs to change colors in their images with professional accuracy. Whether you're a designer, photographer, or just want to experiment with your photos, PixelSwap makes color replacement simple and powerful. Key Features: Precise Color Matching * Select any color in your image with the intuitive color picker * Replace it with any color you choose * Advanced tolerance settings (0-10%) for perfect color matching * Support for transparent backgrounds Professional Tools * Undo/Redo functionality for non-destructive editing * Real-time preview of changes * High-quality image processing * Support for all common image formats Easy to Use * Import from Photos or Files * Simple, intuitive interface * One-tap color selection * Instant processing Perfect For: * Graphic designers changing brand colors * Photographers adjusting image tones * Social media creators customizing content * Anyone who wants to experiment with colors Why Choose PixelSwap? Accuracy: Our advanced color matching algorithm ensures precise replacements while preserving image quality. Speed: Process images in seconds, not minutes. No complex software required. Flexibility: Adjust tolerance levels to match similar colors or stick to exact matches. Quality: Professional-grade results that maintain your image's integrity. Transform your images today with PixelSwap - the smart way to change colors!
DotChroma
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DotChroma turns any photo into a precise color toolkit — entirely on your iPhone or iPad, no account, no cloud. TAP TO SAMPLE Import a photo or capture one with the camera. Tap anywhere to identify a color. Use the magnifier for pixel-perfect picks. DOMINANT PALETTE Automatically extract the main hues from your image and tap any swatch to set it as the active color. SESSION HISTORY Keep track of every color you sample. DotChroma automatically resumes your last session. COLOR HARMONIES Generate 9 schemes from any sampled color: complementary, analogous, triadic, split complementary, tetradic, monochromatic, tints, shades, and tones. Copy a code with one tap, or export the whole set. DEVELOPER CODES Copy HEX, RGB, HSL, SwiftUI, UIKit, CSS, or SCSS. Export your palette or history as plain text or CSV. WCAG CONTRAST Check readability on white or black backgrounds. Contrast ratio and AA/AAA compliance (WCAG 2.1). COLOR NAMES — 13 LANGUAGES Standard mode (localized CSS names) or Natural mode (xkcd palette). French, English, German, Spanish, and 9 more languages. IMPORTANT — LIGHTING MATTERS Detected colors depend on ambient light, the photo's white balance, and your display settings. The same wall can look different in shade, direct sunlight, or warm lamp light. That's not a bug — DotChroma accurately reads the pixels in your image. When matching real paints, fabrics, or physical samples, sample under stable, consistent lighting. COMPLETE PRIVACY Your images never leave your device. No account. No ads. No tracking. Everything runs on-device. Perfect for designers, developers, interior stylists, and anyone who needs trustworthy color values from real-world photos. The free version includes 10 image imports per month. Sampling, dominant palettes, color names and contrast checks are unlimited on the images you load. DotChroma Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription, no account. It unlocks unlimited imports, color harmonies, developer code export, and full palette export.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DotChroma at none against Pixel Swap's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pixel Swap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DotChroma sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Pixel Swap | DotChroma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Elmer | SOHEIL RAMEZANI |
In-app purchases
Pixel Swap
- Remove Ads$1.99
DotChroma
- DotChroma Pro$3.99









