Comparison

Pixel Picker vs PolyProblems

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

PolyProblems

This community tool allows students to report physical and social concerns on campus. Users can post photo reports, engage with a real-time feed of issues, and upvote to prioritize problems. It aims to bridge the gap between noticing an issue and getting it resolved, fostering a better campus environment.

Highlights
  • Easy photo reporting of campus issues
  • Real-time community feed of reports
  • Upvote system to prioritize problems
  • Campus-specific utility and social features
  • Centralized platform for issue resolution
Features
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See a problem? Report it. Make a change. Poly Problems is the ultimate community tool for the Cal Poly campus. From physical maintenance to social and community concerns, we provide a centralized platform for students to voice issues, help others, and improve our campus environment. Whether it's a facility that needs attention or a community topic that deserves more visibility, Poly Problems bridges the gap between noticing an issue and getting it resolved. FEATURES: • EASY REPORTING: Instantly post photo reports of physical or social concerns across campus. • COMMUNITY FEED: Browse a real-time, social feed of campus reports. Stay informed about what’s happening in your area. • UPVOTE & ENGAGE: Support the issues that matter most. Upvotes help the community prioritize which problems need the most attention. • CAMPUS CONNECTED: Built specifically for the student experience, combining utility with a local, social vibe. Don't just walk past the problem—be part of the solution. Download Poly Problems and help us build a better campus today.

Screenshots

Pixel Picker4 screens
PolyProblems4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PolyProblems at 5.0 against Pixel Picker's 4.4. PolyProblems also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Pixel Picker's advantage is ratings volume (179 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pixel Picker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PolyProblems asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PolyProblems 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Picker ships an update every 2 months, PolyProblems fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pixel Picker versus PolyProblems: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel PickerPolyProblems
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (179 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings179 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrea BizzottoTaylor Labs, LLC

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

PolyProblems

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Picker

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

PolyProblems

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Picker free?
Pixel Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PolyProblems free?
PolyProblems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Picker or PolyProblems?
PolyProblems is rated higher. Pixel Picker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while PolyProblems averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pixel Picker or PolyProblems have ads?
Neither Pixel Picker nor PolyProblems shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Picker or PolyProblems?
Pixel Picker ships an update every 2 months, and PolyProblems fortnightly. Most recently, Pixel Picker was updated on September 29, 2026 and PolyProblems on October 1, 2026.

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