Comparison

Pixel Picker vs True Compass

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

True Compass

Features
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True Compass & Location Finder – Navigate Smarter! Navigate the world with confidence using Compass & Location Finder, your all-in-one tool for real-time compass direction and precise location tracking. Whether you're exploring new cities, hiking through trails, or simply want to know your heading and location — this app combines magnetic compass data with advanced GPS and reverse geocoding to keep you oriented and informed. Key Features: Live Compass Heading Get your real-time magnetic heading (in degrees) using your device's built-in sensors. Accurate GPS Coordinates Instantly access your current latitude and longitude. Full Address Display See your current location in a human-readable format, including locality, postal code, and country. Fast & Lightweight Minimalist interface for fast performance and low battery usage. Privacy-Focused Your location data stays on your device — no tracking or background data collection. Perfect For: Outdoor adventurers and hikers Travelers navigating new places Anyone who wants a simple, elegant location tool.

Screenshots

Pixel Picker4 screens
True Compass2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pixel Picker at Free against True Compass's $2.99. Pixel Picker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). True Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

Pixel Picker is free to download; True Compass costs $2.99 up front. Pixel Picker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. True Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pixel Picker versus True Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel PickerTrue Compass
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.4 (179 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings179 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrea BizzottoSuresh Verma

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

True Compass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Picker

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

True Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Picker free?
Pixel Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is True Compass free?
True Compass costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Picker or True Compass have ads?
Neither Pixel Picker nor True Compass shows ads.

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