# BOYSEN vs Glidden

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BOYSEN at 100% against Glidden's 64%. BOYSEN also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Glidden's advantage is ratings volume (534 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BOYSEN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glidden has 534 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BOYSEN's written reviews are positive against 64% of Glidden's.

BOYSEN ships an update every 6 months, Glidden every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BOYSEN | Glidden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boysen/id791088396/reviews)** | [4.6 (534 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glidden/id1492393963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **534** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 49 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boysen](https://appshunter.io/developer/791088399) | [The Pittsburgh Paints Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814425427) |

## What reviewers say

### BOYSEN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boysen/id791088396)

This app helps with home painting projects by offering color matching from photos, browsing color collections, and selecting the right paint type. It also includes a product guide and a paint calculator for project planning.

**Highlights:** Color Capture for matching colors from photos, Browse extensive Color Collections, Select appropriate paint types, Detailed Product Guide, Paint Calculator for project estimation

**In-app purchases:** none


### Glidden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glidden/id1492393963)

Discover and visualize paint colors with this app. Browse extensive libraries, preview colors in different rooms, match existing shades from photos, and get free paint swatches delivered to your home. Find your perfect hue with curated palettes and a helpful color quiz.

**Highlights:** Browse extensive paint color library, Preview colors in room/exterior settings, Match paint colors from photos, Take a paint color quiz, Order free paint swatches, Create and plan paint projects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy photo upload functionality
- 🎨 Helpful color identification from photos
- 💡 Color comparison and shade selection features
- 🛒 Convenient sample ordering capability
- 🎮 Color selection game to narrow options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- ❌ Limited color palette available
- 😤 Difficult to use with textured surfaces
- 🎨 Color painting tool limited to two areas only
- ⚙️ Poor adjustment controls for paint placement

**Reported bugs**

- App stops responding after single click
- Color painting functionality doesn't work
- App freezes at 'your friends call you' screen
- Crashes when attempting to make adjustments
- Inconsistent performance with multi-wall photos

**Requested features**

- User account login system for saving favorites
- Persistent color palette storage
- Improved texture handling for exterior walls
- Enhanced color painting tool with more area coverage
- Better adjustment controls for color placement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BOYSEN free?

BOYSEN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Glidden free?

Glidden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BOYSEN or Glidden?

BOYSEN is rated higher. BOYSEN averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Glidden averages 4.6 from 534 ratings.

### Do BOYSEN or Glidden have ads?

Neither BOYSEN nor Glidden shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BOYSEN or Glidden?

BOYSEN ships an update every 6 months, and Glidden every 4 months. Most recently, BOYSEN was updated on August 29, 2026 and Glidden on September 17, 2026.

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