Comparison

The Color System vs ApprenticePro

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

Head to head
About

The Color System

Master hair coloring techniques with interactive lessons and 3D diagrams. This educational tool covers everything from color theory to advanced application methods, designed for aspiring and professional stylists.

Highlights
  • Color Theory
  • Placement and Effect
  • Single and Double Process
  • Weaving and Slicing
  • 3-Dimensional Diagrams
  • Interactive Color Map
Features
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Paul Mitchell® and Paul Mitchell Schools present THE COLOR SYSTEM. Everything You Need to Become an Expert Hair Colorist! Designed to reach the multiple intelligences of all viewers. THE COLOR SYSTEM is all you need to learn the true foundation of coloring hair. Once you master the content, you will easily be able to apply advanced color techniques to complement any haircut. Features include; 2 Ways to Color Hair, Placement and Effect, Color Theory, Light, Tone, and Depth, Single Process, Double Process and Platinum Card Weaving and Slicing for Horizontal, Diagonal, and Vertical Placements, 3-Dimensional Diagrams, proper preparation, rinsing and shampooing of color, interactive diagramming and a Interactive Color Map. This App is for Paul Mitchell The School students and licensed professionals. Get your email and password from your PMTS school today.

About

ApprenticePro

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ApprenticePro is the training and retention platform built for salon companies. Cosmetology grads need 6–9 months of in-salon training, and every new hire can cost thousands in lost floor revenue. ApprenticePro removes that burden with clear standards, predictable progression, and consistency—without constant owner oversight. Onboard new stylists, build real skills through structured tiers, and keep your team longer. Mentor guides, tier goals, orientation checklists, and a built-in drip schedule do the heavy lifting, so your senior stylists stay on the floor. Proven and built for teams of every size. Turn new talent into floor-ready professionals—and keep them. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Color System4 screens
ApprenticePro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Color System at none against ApprenticePro's 1. The Color System also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. ApprenticePro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $299.00 per month. The Color System asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Color System versus ApprenticePro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Color SystemApprenticePro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size704 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobinsageIndigo Salon and Day Spa

In-app purchases

None

The Color System

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ApprenticePro

Subscriptions1
  • ApprenticePro Core$299.001 Month

Questions

Is The Color System free?
The Color System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ApprenticePro free?
ApprenticePro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Color System or ApprenticePro have ads?
Neither The Color System nor ApprenticePro shows ads.

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