# Pixel Picker vs ToolCat

The clearest difference is rating: ToolCat at 5.0 against Pixel Picker's 4.4. ToolCat also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Pixel Picker's advantage is ratings volume (179 vs 2). 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 ToolCat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ToolCat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Picker has 179 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pixel Picker ships an update every 2 months, ToolCat every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Picker | ToolCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-picker-color-inspector/id930804327/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolcat-useful-toolbox/id6475874471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **179** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrea Bizzotto](https://appshunter.io/developer/539165502) | [乐彬 梅](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390979358) |

## 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


### ToolCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolcat-useful-toolbox/id6475874471)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ToolCat Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| ToolCat Pro | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro - Full Price | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Picker free?

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

### Is ToolCat free?

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

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

ToolCat is rated higher. Pixel Picker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while ToolCat averages 5.0 from 2 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 8 days. Most recently, Pixel Picker was updated on October 13, 2026 and ToolCat on October 3, 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.*