Spin Thing vs Name That Color
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Spin Thing
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Round and round and round it goes, where it stops, nobody knows... Need an easy way to pick someone to buy the coffee? Need to choose someone to take out the trash? Need to play 'spin the bottle', but don't have an empty bottle to hand? Just use this app! If you can't decide who should get to do that great thing, or that not-so-great thing, Spin Thing gives you an easy way to pick a person. Choose how many people to pick from and spin the arrow...
Name That Color
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See the world of color - clearly and confidently. Name That Color is more than just a utility - itβs your everyday color companion, crafted to help you understand, explore, and trust the colors you see. Whether you live with color blindness, work in design, or simply appreciate the worldβs vibrant palette, this app empowers you to make sense of color with accuracy and ease. Use your device's camera to capture a real-world moment, then dive into meaningful details: instantly identify the exact color name, view precise RGB and HEX values, and understand where that color lives on a hue and saturation wheel. With advanced detection and real-time color feedback, youβll gain more confidence in every color choice. Whether youβre coordinating your wardrobe, designing a visual project, decorating your space, or just satisfying a flash of curiosity - Name That Color delivers fast, reliable color insight in the palm of your hand. Key Features: > Smart Color Name Detection Identify color names with high precision using the Delta E (CIEDE2000) color difference formula and curated color libraries. > In-App Photo Capture & Point Detection Snap photos directly within the app, then tap or drag to pinpoint and analyze any color on screen. > Accurate RGB and HEX Instantly see the exact RGB and HEX values that define each detected color. > Hue & Saturation Wheel Explore where each color falls on a visual spectrum to better understand tone and relationship. > White Balance Correction Automatically adjust for lighting conditions to improve detection accuracy in real-world settings. > Made for Color Blind Users Built from personal experience, with accessibility and visual clarity at the heart of the design. > Rich Color Libraries Draws from trusted sources like HTML/CSS color names, XKCD, OS X Crayons, Windows palettes, and more. Created by someone who's color blind - for everyone who wants to better navigate and appreciate the world of color. Simple. Powerful. Made for all eyes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Spin Thing at 12.0 against Name That Color's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Spin Thing | Name That Color |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 91 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | opcode | Edward Mann |
In-app purchases
Spin Thing
No in-app purchases
Name That Color
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Spin Thing or Name That Color have ads?
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