Comparison

Pixel Picker vs ToolCat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pixel Picker

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
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Pixel Picker helps you identify exact colors in any photo. Import an image from Photos, then pan and zoom until the crosshair is over the pixel you need. Instantly view its HEX and RGB values, plus its coordinates in the image. FEATURES • Open images from Photos or the share sheet • Pinch to zoom and pan for precise pixel selection • View colors in HEX and RGB formats • See pixel coordinates • Export the image with its selected color information • Works with portrait and landscape images on iPhone and iPad Enjoy!

About

ToolCat

This utility app offers over 50 practical tools for daily tasks, from code scanning and QR code generation to image manipulation and calculators. It aims to enhance efficiency and provide quick solutions for everyday problems without any advertisements.

Highlights
  • Code Scanner
  • QR Code Generator
  • Image Color Extraction
  • Progress Tracker
  • Minimalist To-Do List
  • GIF Generator
  • Text Recognition
Features
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"Tool Cat" is a collection of practical tools with over 50 useful tools, designed for efficiency, aesthetics, and tool enthusiasts. It aims to facilitate quick handling of various problems encountered in daily life, saving time and enhancing efficiency. NO ADS! Some of the included features: 【Code Scanner】 A commonly used feature in daily life, providing results without blocking security issues like some other apps. 【QR Code Generator】 Customize QR code styles. Supports using images as background, including GIF. 【Image Color Extraction】 Select an image and extract the colors contained within it. 【Important Dates】 Set a date and record how many days are left until that day, or how many days have passed since then. 【Progress Tracker】 Record something that takes a long time but cannot be completed at once. 【Fullscreen Clock】 A full-screen flipping clock. 【Minimalist To-Do List】 A super simple to-do list tool. 【GIF Generator】 Converting images, videos and Live Photos to GIFs. 【Image Splitter】 Split one image into multiple blocks based on built-in styles or custom row and column numbers. 【Scrolling Text】 Make text scroll on the screen, suitable for various scenarios such as concerts, advertising boards, and confessions. 【Remove Photo Privacy】 Remove the privacy information from photos taken with your phone. 【Coordinate Conversion】 Convert latitude or longitude to degrees, minutes, and seconds, or convert degrees, minutes, and seconds to latitude and longitude. 【Text Recognition】 Take a photo or choose one from the album to recognize the text on it, and then you can directly copy it. 【Reaction Speed Test】 You can use it as a little game to test your reaction speed. 【Special Symbols】 Collected many special symbols and characters, you can click to copy directly. 【BMI Calculator】 Body Mass Index (BMI). 【Life Progress Calculator】 Life is short, come and calculate. 【URL Parser】 Accurately parse URLs and easily retrieve information. 【Web Page Screenshot】 Enter a URL, snap! Generate a high-definition screenshot of the entire web page. 【List of Country Capitals】 List all the countries in the world. 【Image Resizer】 Adjust the size and quality of images to reduce their file size. 【Mortgage Calculator】 Calculate the interest and repayment plan for loans. 【Make a Decision】 Not sure which one to choose? Try making a decision~ 【Year Progress】 Displays what percentage of the year has passed, how many days are left. 【Check-in Book】 Record every habitual thing you do. 【Image Stitching】 Stitch multiple images vertically or horizontally to create a long image. 【Timeline】 Life is a long timeline. 【Exchange Rate】 If you have any other features you want? Welcome to submit in the app~ 【Tool Cat Pro】 Tool Cat Pro is a paid subscription service (also provides a lifetime buyout option). Subscribing to this service allows you to use all features without restrictions during the subscription period, including all future added features. This service currently supports subscription at $0.99/month and $3.99/year. During the promotion period, it may be offered at a discounted price or provide a free trial, which cannot be canceled after the trial. Subscription-related details for this service: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase or at the end of the free trial period • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Renewal fees will be deducted within 24 hours before the end of the current period • After subscribing to this service, you can manage subscription renewal and other operations through the "Subscription" entry provided in the account settings of the App Store • During the free trial period, any unused days will be confiscated upon the user's purchase of this service Terms of use: https://app.meilb.com/toolcat/auto-renewal-agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://app.meilb.com/toolcat/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Pixel Picker4 screens
ToolCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Picker at none against ToolCat's 4. Pixel Picker also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (179 vs 4). ToolCat's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ToolCat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pixel Picker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Pixel Picker's written reviews are positive against 100% of ToolCat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Picker ships an update every 2 months, ToolCat every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pixel Picker versus ToolCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel PickerToolCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (179 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings179 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrea Bizzotto乐彬 梅

Customer experience

Pixel Picker

All ratings179 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.4%

ToolCat

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pixel Picker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes when copying or zooming
  • Copy and paste broken
  • Crashed the first time

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Larger color square for comparison
  • Update UI design
  • Fit to newer iPhone screen sizes

ToolCat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Picker

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ToolCat

Subscriptions2
  • ToolCat Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • ToolCat Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro - Full Price$12.99

Questions

Is Pixel Picker free?
Pixel Picker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ToolCat free?
ToolCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Picker or ToolCat?
Pixel Picker is rated higher. Pixel Picker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while ToolCat averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Pixel Picker or ToolCat have ads?
Neither Pixel Picker nor ToolCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Picker or ToolCat?
Pixel Picker ships an update every 2 months, and ToolCat every 11 days. Most recently, Pixel Picker was updated on November 1, 2026 and ToolCat on November 4, 2026.

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