Color Name AR vs Instrument Identification
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Color Name AR
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.
- Pantone color scheme assistant
- Massive base of color names
- Search and view color database
- Intuitive interface
- Color identification
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Color Name is an indispensable assistant to help you choose paints, wallpaper, and decorative elements. Besides, it is a handy instrument for everyday use. Do you want to know what Fuchsia Color looks like? Or emerald-green? From now you have a database in your pocket. It is visual, easy to use, and convenient. - a built-in Pantone color scheme assistant. - a massive base of color names. - search and view of the color database. - intuitive interface. Do you have any questions or proposals? You can contact us on support@colornameapp.com Terms of Use - https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/34088879 Privacy Policy - https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/34088879
Instrument Identification
This utility app helps you identify musical instruments by analyzing the sounds they produce. It currently supports a range of common instruments like guitar, piano, and trumpet.
- Identify instruments by sound
- Supports guitar, piano, organ
- Supports trumpet, trombone, violin
- Supports cello, clarinet, harp
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Identifying instruments from the sounds they play *Instruments to identify: guitar, piano, organ, trumpet, trombone, violin, cello, clarinet, harp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Color Name AR at 48% against Instrument Identification's 0%. Color Name AR also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). Instrument Identification's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Color Name AR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Instrument Identification asks for nothing beyond the download.
Color Name AR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Name AR has 8.3K ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Instrument Identification's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Color Name AR | Instrument Identification |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (8.3K ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.3K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.8.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Vlad Polyanskiy | Hideaki Uchikoshi |
Customer experience
Color Name AR
Instrument Identification
Bugs and requests
Color Name AR
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Instrument Identification
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Color Name AR
- Premium Mode3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Premium Mode7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Pro Pack$9.99
Instrument Identification
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Color Name AR free?
Is Instrument Identification free?
Which has better reviews, Color Name AR or Instrument Identification?
Do Color Name AR or Instrument Identification have ads?
Which is updated more often, Color Name AR or Instrument Identification?
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