Comparison

Squint vs Color Identifier

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

Head to head
About

Squint

Create unique optical illusions by uploading photos or using text prompts. Apply artistic styles to reveal hidden messages and mind-bending art that requires a second look. This tool empowers users to generate complex imagery without professional design skills.

Highlights
  • Upload photos for hidden messages
  • Generate illusions from text prompts
  • Apply artistic styles
  • Create viral optical illusions
  • Empowers non-designers
  • Requires a subscription for generations
Features
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HOW TO USE SQUINT: Upload a photo or type a text prompt to define your hidden message Describe a style or artistic pattern for the illusion Squint your eyes (or look from a distance) to reveal the hidden image If you want to create viral optical illusions that stop the scroll, Squint will help you generate mind-bending art faster than anyone else. We aren't another generic AI art generator. We want to empower everyone to create complex imagery and hidden visual messages without needing professional design skills. We will support you and give you the tools you need to make art that requires a double-take. NOTE: AI art generation varies by input. Best results are often achieved with high-contrast subjects and clear patterns. *GENERATIONS REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION *TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Color Identifier

Features
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Identify colors from anything around you. Just snap a photo or upload an image, tap anywhere, and get the exact color name, hex code, and matching palette in seconds. Perfect for designers, artists, stylists, developers, and anyone who works with color. How It Works - Take a photo or upload from your gallery - Tap any point on the image - Instantly get the exact color name, HEX, RGB, and more - Save colors to your library for future reference

Screenshots

Squint3 screens
Color Identifier3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Identifier at none against Squint's 2. Color Identifier also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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. Squint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Color Identifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Squint versus Color Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquintColor Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack OehlingHeat Studio LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Squint

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
None

Color Identifier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squint free?
Squint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Color Identifier free?
Color Identifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Squint or Color Identifier have ads?
Neither Squint nor Color Identifier shows ads.

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