ColorMixTool vs HEX Color Picker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ColorMixTool
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βWhat color will it become when you mix them?β β See it instantly. Color Mix Tool is a simple yet practical color app that lets you freely mix two colors and see the result in real time. Perfect for experimenting with color combinations, understanding color nuances, and discovering new colors through hands-on mixing. Key Features Intuitive Color Picker Easily select both the base color and the mix color using a color picker. Adjust the Mixing Ratio Move the slider to change the mixing ratio and instantly see how the color changes. Automatic Color Name Detection The app automatically displays the closest color name for the mixed result. Quickly answer the question: βWhat color is this?β Reuse the Mixed Color Use the mixed result as a new base color and continue experimenting by layering colors. Save Your Colors Save your completed colors along with details of which colors were mixed and at what ratio.
HEX Color Picker
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Point your camera or a photo at any color and read its HEX, RGB, HSL and closest color name. Grab colors into palettes, then export them as a PNG image or a HEX list to share. No server upload β your colors stay on your device. β Great for - Grabbing real-life colors as HEX for illustration and design work - Noting wall and material color codes for DIY and interiors - Matching gel or thread colors from a photo for nails and crafts - Taking home an approximate color code from a swatch or print β Features - Aim the center reticle and grab the color of any point - See HEX / RGB / HSL and the nearest color name together - Tap to confirm and stack colors in the bottom palette - Pull colors from your photo library the same way - Export a palette as a PNG image or text (HEX list) - Nearest-name lookup using CSS and traditional color names - Minimal UI, works offline, colors stay on device β Free / Pro Live camera grabbing, basic HEX/RGB, and palettes up to 5 colors are free. Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks photo extraction, unlimited palettes, an extended name dictionary, watermark-free export, and no ads. Note: camera colors are screen-reproduction approximations affected by lighting and exposure. This is not a measurement-grade colorimeter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ColorMixTool at none against HEX Color Picker's 1. ColorMixTool also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HEX Color Picker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ColorMixTool asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ColorMixTool | HEX Color Picker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yukihiro Shioya | hiroki kawamura |
In-app purchases
ColorMixTool
No in-app purchases
HEX Color Picker
- Premium (Lifetime)$14.99
Questions
Is ColorMixTool free?
Is HEX Color Picker free?
Do ColorMixTool or HEX Color Picker have ads?
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