Comparison

Hex Scan vs ColorModelApp

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

Head to head
About

Hex Scan

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A minimalist design utility that gives you the hex code of any color you point your camera at.

About

ColorModelApp

Features
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Palette Snap is a powerful color picker and color management app designed for creators, designers, and anyone who works with color. Create colors intuitively using RGB, CMYK, or HSV sliders, and save them instantly. You can also pick colors directly from the live camera feed or from photos stored on your device. All saved colors are automatically timestamped and can be organized using pins and tags. Group related colors by project or theme and access them anytime with ease. Tap any color in the list or grid view to instantly copy its color code. With Universal Clipboard support, copied colors can be shared seamlessly across your Apple devices, including iPad. The copied color is reflected directly in the Editor view, allowing you to preview it in full screen. Palette Snap also supports haptic feedback and the new Liquid Glass design introduced in iOS 26. Features: • RGB / CMYK / HSV color sliders • Live camera and photo color sampling • Automatic color history with timestamps • Pin and tag-based organization • One-tap color code copy • Universal Clipboard support • Haptic feedback • Liquid Glass design (iOS 26+) Note: Palette Snap requires iOS 26 or later.

Screenshots

Hex Scan3 screens
ColorModelApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hex Scan at 18.5 against ColorModelApp's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Hex Scan versus ColorModelApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHex ScanColorModelApp
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStella DrinkwaterKota Shimizu

In-app purchases

None

Hex Scan

No in-app purchases

None

ColorModelApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hex Scan free?
Hex Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ColorModelApp free?
ColorModelApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hex Scan or ColorModelApp have ads?
Neither Hex Scan nor ColorModelApp shows ads.

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