# Color Name AR vs CodePin

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CodePin at 100% against Color Name AR's 48%. CodePin also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Color Name AR's advantage is ratings volume (8.2K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 CodePin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CodePin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Name AR has 8.2K ratings behind it against 1, 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 CodePin's.

Color Name AR ships an update every 2 weeks, CodePin every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Name AR | CodePin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-name-ar/id906955675/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codepin/id6763878476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vlad Polyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/438646985) | [甲琦 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888952386) |

## 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


### CodePin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codepin/id6763878476)

Easily create and scan QR codes and barcodes for various content types, including links, Wi-Fi, and contact information. Customize your codes with colors and icons, and pin them to your Lock Screen for quick access. Save and manage your scanned history.

**Highlights:** Create QR codes for text, links, Wi-Fi, email, phone, and vCards, Generate common barcodes (Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39, PDF417), Scan codes from camera or photos, Customize code colors, error correction, and center icons, Pin codes to Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activity, Save and manage scan history, Export codes as PNG and SVG files (Pro feature)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CodePin Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Name AR free?

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

### Is CodePin free?

CodePin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Color Name AR or CodePin?

CodePin is rated higher. Color Name AR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while CodePin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Color Name AR or CodePin have ads?

Neither Color Name AR nor CodePin shows ads.

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

Color Name AR ships an update every 2 weeks, and CodePin every 9 days. Most recently, Color Name AR was updated on October 16, 2026 and CodePin on October 1, 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.*