Comparison

CromaX vs TextStudio

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

Head to head
About

CromaX

Features
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Struggling with color harmony? Meet CromaX – the designer’s smart palette generator that makes color pairing simple and efficient. Key Features Real-time Color Scheme Generation - Drag the hue ring to generate 5 harmonious color schemes - Independent sliders for saturation and brightness Inspiration Library (64 Curated Schemes) - 8 categories: Material Design, iOS System Colors, Pantone Trends, Classic Industries, Natural Ecology, Modern Tech, Artistic Creativity, Emotional Atmosphere - All schemes use generic descriptions – zero brand-name infringement Image Color Extraction (Privacy-First) - 100% local processing – your images never leave the device - Intelligently extracts 5 representative colors (dominant, accent, highlight) - HSL fine-tuning for each extracted color - Export to current palette (3 times daily in free version, unlimited for subscribers) Contrast Checker - Real-time calculation of foreground/background contrast ratios - WCAG AA/AAA compliance indicator - 3 daily views in free version, full access for subscribers Full-Format Code Export - 7+ ready-to-use formats: SwiftUI, UIColor, CSS, CSS Variables, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, Design Tokens (JSON) - One-click copy for any development environment Subscription Benefits Free Version: - 3 daily copy/exports - Partial inspiration library access - 3 daily contrast-checker views - Only CSS Variables export format - 3 daily image extractions Pro Subscription (Monthly $4.99 / Yearly $49): - Unlimited color-scheme generation & copying - Full 64-scheme inspiration library - Complete contrast-checker functionality - All 7 code-export formats - Unlimited image color extraction - 7-day free trial included Privacy Commitment All color-extraction algorithms run locally on your device. Zero server upload, zero persistent storage. Your design privacy is our priority. Download now and craft perfect color schemes in seconds! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jj2man-hub.github.io/cromax-privacy/

About

TextStudio

Features
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Create stunning stylized text in seconds. Choose from thousands of curated effects, customize every detail, and export your design ready to share. WHAT YOU CAN DO - 3500+ ready-to-use effects: neon, 3D, metallic, retro, vintage, futuristic, handwritten, cinematic - Live preview as you tweak every parameter - Fine control: outlines, depth, bevel, shadows, fills, textures, gradients, specular highlights - Animations: pulse, bounce, glow, shimmer, particles and more, exported as GIF or MP4 - Distort modes: perspective, stretch, bend, free-form mesh - Background customization: colors, gradients, photos - Import your own fonts from the iOS font system - Save your designs as personal presets, sync them across devices PERFECT FOR - Social media (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) - YouTube thumbnails and banners - Logos and watermarks - Greeting cards, stickers, memes - Product mockups SIGN IN Connect with Apple, Google, or email. Your favorites and saved presets sync automatically across all your iOS devices. PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium for unlimited HD exports, premium animations, advanced distortions, and an ad-free experience. iMESSAGE TextStudio integrates with iMessage so you can drop your designs straight into a conversation. We hand-craft new effects every week. Got feedback or a wish? Contact us right from Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CromaX4 screens
TextStudio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CromaX at none against TextStudio's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. CromaX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TextStudio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
CromaX versus TextStudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCromaXTextStudio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer思名 周Gaudin Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CromaX

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

TextStudio

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium for Life$129.99

Questions

Is CromaX free?
CromaX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TextStudio free?
TextStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CromaX or TextStudio have ads?
TextStudio shows ads; CromaX does not.

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