# Color Name AR vs Color Name Recognizer Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Color Name Recognizer Camera at 100% against Color Name AR's 48%. Color Name Recognizer Camera also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Color Name AR's advantage is ratings volume (8.3K vs 44) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Name AR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Color Name Recognizer Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color Name Recognizer Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Name AR has 8.3K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Color Name AR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Color Name Recognizer Camera's.

Color Name AR ships an update every 2 weeks, Color Name Recognizer Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Name AR | Color Name Recognizer Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-name-ar/id906955675/reviews) | **[4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-name-recognizer-camera/id6473697819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vlad Polyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/438646985) | [小健 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521832312) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Name AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-name-ar/id906955675)

Identify and discover colors with this app. It helps you choose paints, wallpaper, and decorative items by providing a vast database of color names and their visual representations. Perfect for designers, decorators, or anyone curious about color.

**Highlights:** Pantone color scheme assistant, Massive base of color names, Search and view color database, Intuitive interface, Color identification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Mode | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Mode | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Accurate color identification
- 🎨 Extensive color library
- 🎨 Helpful for color-blind users
- 🎨 Useful for artists and designers
- 🎨 Integrates with other apps (e.g., Procreate)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription or one-time purchase
- 🐛 Inconsistent color identification
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable performance
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing or overwhelming color names

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons and features not working as expected
- Incorrect color identification in various lighting conditions
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
- Subscription management problems (e.g., unable to cancel)

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and manage custom color palettes
- Improved image editing and color adjustment tools
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Zoom and pan functionality for detailed color analysis
- Color blindness mode with simplified color names


### Color Name Recognizer Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-name-recognizer-camera/id6473697819)

Instantly identify the name of any color by pointing your device's camera at it. Get detailed color values like RGB, HSV, and CIE L*a*b. Supports multiple languages and offers advanced color analysis tools.

**Highlights:** Real-time color name recognition via camera, Multiple color value formats (RGB, HSV, CIE L*a*b), Supports up to 1500 base color names in 8 languages, Extract color palettes from images, Save and export captured colors, Color contrast grid display

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Name AR free?

Color Name AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Color Name Recognizer Camera free?

Color Name Recognizer Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Color Name AR or Color Name Recognizer Camera?

Color Name Recognizer Camera is rated higher. Color Name AR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Color Name Recognizer Camera averages 4.8 from 44 ratings.

### Do Color Name AR or Color Name Recognizer Camera have ads?

Neither Color Name AR nor Color Name Recognizer Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Name AR or Color Name Recognizer Camera?

Color Name AR ships an update every 2 weeks, and Color Name Recognizer Camera monthly. Most recently, Color Name AR was updated on November 6, 2026 and Color Name Recognizer Camera on November 4, 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.*