Hex Scan vs Colour Detective
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hex Scan
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A minimalist design utility that gives you the hex code of any color you point your camera at.
Colour Detective
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Colour Detective — A professional color assistant that instantly matches any color you capture with your camera to the closest paint code. KEY FEATURES - Live color capture, pin-point precision with center reticle - 2300+ paint codes from popular paint brands - International standards: PANTONE, RAL, NCS - Tailwind and Material palettes for designers - Smart palette extraction from photos (Median Cut algorithm) - Manual HEX entry, find any known code instantly - WCAG contrast checker for accessible design - Colorblind simulation (Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia) - DIY mixing recipes, how to achieve any color - Color history and notes - Pantone-style palette cards for sharing - Turkish and English support CAMERA Real-time reticle, flash, zoom, front/back camera control. PALETTES Extract 4-10 color palettes from any photo. Drag and drop to reorder. Export as CSS Variables, JSON, or Tailwind config. COMPARISON Compare two colors side-by-side: Delta-E, contrast ratio, color family. PRO Unlimited capture, unlimited palettes, extended archive, ad-free. Monthly or annual plan. Perfect for interior designers, decorators, graphic designers, illustrators, painters, hobbyist artists, anyone who loves the world of color. Contact: app@ad-modern.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hex Scan at none against Colour Detective's 2. Hex Scan also leads on ads (none vs shown). Colour Detective's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price and device support 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. Colour Detective sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Hex Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hex Scan | Colour Detective |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stella Drinkwater | App Modern |
In-app purchases
Hex Scan
No in-app purchases
Colour Detective
- Colour Detective Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Colour Detective Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
Questions
Is Hex Scan free?
Is Colour Detective free?
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