Comparison

The Color System vs Paul Mitchell

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

Paul Mitchell

This app provides a mobile platform for aspiring beauty professionals to stay updated on school programs, policies, and announcements. It offers an integrated experience for students, graduates, and alumni to manage their records and explore career opportunities in the beauty industry.

Highlights
  • School program updates
  • Policy information
  • Announcements
  • Student records
  • Alumni network access
  • Career development resources
Features
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Every Paul Mitchell beauty school is designed to teach you the skills you'll need, inspire you to explore your passion and creativity, and help you learn the business that will make your career in the beauty industry fun and rewarding. Everyone on staff at each beauty school is committed to helping you every step of the way, no matter where your dreams may take you. Paul Mitchell-trained hair designers work in virtually every corner of the world, and every beauty professional knows the Paul Mitchell name. Prospective employers recognize Paul Mitchell Schools commitment to quality, as well as our reputation for innovation and excellence. Paul Mitchell Schools uses FAME Mobility Solution to provide future professionals, graduates and alumni a fully integrated way to stay up to the minute on school programs, policies, announcements and records. This provides a “next generation” experience right from their mobile device.

Screenshots

The Color System4 screens
Paul Mitchell3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Color System at 2.6 against Paul Mitchell's 1.4. The Color System also leads on review sentiment (11% vs 0%). Paul Mitchell's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (95 vs 21). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Color System holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 95 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of The Color System's written reviews are positive against 0% of Paul Mitchell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Color System ships an update every 5 months, Paul Mitchell monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Color System versus Paul Mitchell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Color SystemPaul Mitchell
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (21 ratings) — better1.4 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2195 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size704 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRobinsageKlass Apps Inc.

Customer experience

The Color System

All ratings21 ratings
Positive38.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%

Paul Mitchell

All ratings95 ratings
Positive9.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative89.5%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative96.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Color System

No in-app purchases

None

Paul Mitchell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Color System free?
The Color System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paul Mitchell free?
Paul Mitchell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Color System or Paul Mitchell?
The Color System is rated higher. The Color System averages 2.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Paul Mitchell averages 1.4 from 95 ratings.
Do The Color System or Paul Mitchell have ads?
Neither The Color System nor Paul Mitchell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Color System or Paul Mitchell?
The Color System ships an update every 5 months, and Paul Mitchell monthly. Most recently, The Color System was updated on October 24, 2026 and Paul Mitchell on October 24, 2026.

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