# Pixel Picker vs Color

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Picker at 4.4 against Color's 4.0. Pixel Picker also leads on ratings volume (179 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Color's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Picker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Color sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Picker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Picker has 179 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pixel Picker ships an update every 2 months, Color every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Picker | Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-picker-color-inspector/id930804327/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-selector/id1506270066/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **179** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrea Bizzotto](https://appshunter.io/developer/539165502) | [Kamaal Farah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502158009) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**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


### Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-selector/id1506270066)

Easily pick, save, and edit colors for all your creative projects. Store your favorite hues and access them quickly. Includes a widget for random color generation.

**Highlights:** Save colors, Edit colors, Copy saved colors, Random color widget, Store colors for creative work

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soda | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Meal | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Picker free?

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

### Is Color free?

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

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

Pixel Picker is rated higher. Pixel Picker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while Color averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pixel Picker or Color have ads?

Neither Pixel Picker nor Color shows ads.

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

Pixel Picker ships an update every 2 months, and Color every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Picker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Color on October 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.*