# Color Name AR vs Pixel Picker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Picker at none against Color Name AR's 3. Pixel Picker also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 48%). Color Name AR's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 179). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Name AR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pixel Picker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Color Name AR against 4.4 for Pixel Picker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Name AR has 8.3K ratings behind it against 179, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Color Name AR's written reviews are positive against 82% of Pixel Picker's.

Color Name AR ships an update every 2 weeks, Pixel Picker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Name AR | Pixel Picker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-name-ar/id906955675/reviews) | **[4.4 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-picker-color-inspector/id930804327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 179 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vlad Polyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/438646985) | [Andrea Bizzotto](https://appshunter.io/developer/539165502) |

## 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


### Pixel Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-picker-color-inspector/id930804327)

Easily extract precise color information from your images. Import photos from your device or cloud storage, then zoom and pan to pinpoint specific pixels and retrieve their RGB values in decimal and hex formats.

**Highlights:** Import images from device photos, Import from Adobe Creative Cloud, Pan, pinch, and zoom for precise selection, Display RGB color values (decimal and hex), Export image with color information, iOS app extension support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- ✅ Does what it says
- 🎨 Accurate color matching
- 💡 Useful for automation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Privacy concerns (photo library access)
- 👴 Outdated UI design
- 📱 Not optimized for newer iPhones
- 💸 Ads on main screen
- 🤏 Small color square for comparison

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when copying or zooming
- Copy and paste broken
- Crashed the first time

**Requested features**

- Display color in Decimal format
- Option to display color in Decimal format
- On-screen crosshairs without photo
- Copy hex code separately
- Add '#' before hex code or toggle option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Name AR free?

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

### Is Pixel Picker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Name AR or Pixel Picker?

Pixel Picker is rated higher. Color Name AR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Pixel Picker averages 4.4 from 179 ratings.

### Do Color Name AR or Pixel Picker have ads?

Neither Color Name AR nor Pixel Picker shows ads.

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

Color Name AR ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pixel Picker every 2 months. Most recently, Color Name AR was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pixel Picker on November 6, 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.*