# ChroMuse vs Marker Muse

The clearest difference is rating: Marker Muse at 5.0 against ChroMuse's 4.3. Marker Muse also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). ChroMuse's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChroMuse sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Marker Muse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marker Muse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChroMuse has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ChroMuse ships an update every 2 weeks, Marker Muse every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChroMuse | Marker Muse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromuse-smart-coloring/id6761288831/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marker-muse/id6809161107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [INNOKWAY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888684595) | [Michaela Compton](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809161109) |

## What reviewers say

### ChroMuse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromuse-smart-coloring/id6761288831)

Test color combinations digitally before committing to physical artwork. Explore various smart coloring modes, access free resources like tutorials and line art, and manage your marker collection. Create a digital gallery of your finished pieces.

**Highlights:** Smart color preview modes, Color extraction from photos, Custom palette creation, Digital marker collection tracking, Ink refill reminders, Pro design tutorials, HD line art library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Credits 280 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| Credits 600 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Credits 3600 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Marker Muse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marker-muse/id6809161107)

This app assists artists in selecting colors for their projects without generating artwork. It helps manage art supplies, create palettes, and preview colors before application. Users can also discover and share finished artwork within a community.

**Highlights:** Manage art supplies and create custom palettes, Preview colors with 'Mock It Up', Match colors from reference photos, Daily color combinations and creative prompts, Browse and share community artwork, Discover human-created coloring books, Collaborate on 'Buddy Coloring' projects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marker Muse Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Marker Muse Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChroMuse free?

ChroMuse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Marker Muse free?

Marker Muse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChroMuse or Marker Muse?

Marker Muse is rated higher. ChroMuse averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Marker Muse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ChroMuse or Marker Muse have ads?

Neither ChroMuse nor Marker Muse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChroMuse or Marker Muse?

ChroMuse ships an update every 2 weeks, and Marker Muse every 3 days. Most recently, ChroMuse was updated on October 17, 2026 and Marker Muse on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*