Color Identification vs ReadMyStrip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Color Identification
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Color Identifier is a powerful and easy-to-use app that helps you instantly detect any color around you. Just point your camera or select an image, and the app will show the exact color name, HEX code, RGB values, and matching shades. Perfect for designers, artists, students, photographers, developers, and visually impaired users, this app gives accurate results with clean UI and real-time color scanning. Key Features: • Live camera color detection • Tap to identify color name and code • View HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK values • Pick colors from saved photos • Color palette generator • Shade & tint variations • History of detected colors • Simple, clean, user-friendly interface • Useful for design, printing, digital art, web development & accessibility
ReadMyStrip
This app uses your iPhone camera to quickly and accurately interpret water test strips. Save your strip's color chart once, then scan strips to get instant water chemistry readings. Ideal for maintaining pools, spas, hot tubs, and aquariums.
- Scan water test strips with iPhone camera
- Save and reuse test strip color charts
- Instant water chemistry readings
- View saved results and history
- Supports all test strip brands via calibration
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ReadMyStrip ReadMyStrip helps you quickly and accurately interpret water test strips using your iPhone. Save your test strip’s color reference chart once, then scan your test strips whenever you test your water. ReadMyStrip analyzes the strip and returns clear water chemistry readings in seconds. Whether you’re maintaining a pool, spa, hot tub, aquarium, or other water system, ReadMyStrip helps you spend less time comparing colors and more time keeping your water balanced. Features • Save your test strip reference chart once for repeat scanning • Scan water test strips in seconds using your iPhone camera • Get clear water chemistry readings instantly • View your latest saved result and history anytime • Supports all test strip brands through chart calibration ReadMyStrip is designed to make water testing faster, easier, and more consistent. Privacy Policy: https://pool-strip.vercel.app/privacy 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: Color Identification at none against ReadMyStrip's 2. ReadMyStrip's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. ReadMyStrip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Color Identification asks for nothing beyond the download.
Color Identification ships an update every 5 weeks, ReadMyStrip monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Color Identification | ReadMyStrip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arvinder Singh | William Harmer |
In-app purchases
Color Identification
No in-app purchases
ReadMyStrip
- ReadMyStrip Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- ReadMyStrip Pro Annual$9.991 Year
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