Comparison

InstaPick vs Tinlo

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

Head to head
About

InstaPick

Features
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The essential companion app for the InstaPick Bluetooth Color Picker. Capture the colors of any real-world object, compare differences between items, and save or export values for wide-ranging applications. InstaPick APP also integrates the PANTONE Matching System (PMS) for professional reference. -- Features: ●Instantly measure physical colors and display the closest PANTONE swatch. ●Auto-copy to clipboard when capturing a color. ●Color difference comparison using CIE ΔE 2000. ●Your surroundings become your palette — explore every color around you. ●Save favorites or batch export color values as a .csv file for extended use. *PANTONE Matching System (PMS) including FHI Paper TPG、Color Bridge Coated、Color Bridge Uncoated、Formula Guide Coated 和 Formula Guide Uncoated Hardware information: Instapick, a color capture device from Ufro Inc., instantly measures a physical object. Please also visit instapick.ufro.com for hardware information.

About

Tinlo

Features
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Tinlo is a professional all-in-one local color picking tool for designers and creators. All color processing runs locally on your device, no data upload, no third-party AI invoked. Powerful & Practical Color Picking Functions: Image Color Extractor: Import local images to get accurate HEX color values Camera Real-time Picker: Capture colors of real objects anytime Professional Color Wheel: Pick precise and harmonious colors freely Random Color Generator: One-click to get creative color schemes Local Record Save: Automatically store your color picking history 100% local offline processing, protect your privacy perfectly. Ideal for graphic design, painting, matching and daily color reference!

Screenshots

InstaPick4 screens
Tinlo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InstaPick at none against Tinlo's 6. InstaPick also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Tinlo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. InstaPick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InstaPick ships an update every 3 weeks, Tinlo monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
InstaPick versus Tinlo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstaPickTinlo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUfro Limited乐祺 昌

In-app purchases

None

InstaPick

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Tinlo

One-time6
  • Tinlo Coin 20$5.99
  • Tinlo Coin 50$10.99
  • Tinlo Coin 100$19.99
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  • Tinlo Coin 200$39.99
  • Tinlo Coin 300$59.99
  • Tinlo Coin 600$99.99

Questions

Is InstaPick free?
InstaPick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tinlo free?
Tinlo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do InstaPick or Tinlo have ads?
Neither InstaPick nor Tinlo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InstaPick or Tinlo?
InstaPick ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tinlo monthly. Most recently, InstaPick was updated on November 9, 2026 and Tinlo on November 5, 2026.

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