# engagEPetaluma vs SherMatch+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: engagEPetaluma at none against SherMatch+'s 2. SherMatch+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SherMatch+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. engagEPetaluma asks for nothing beyond the download.

SherMatch+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SherMatch+ has 6.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of engagEPetaluma's written reviews are positive against 27% of SherMatch+'s.

engagEPetaluma ships an update every 3 months, SherMatch+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | engagEPetaluma | SherMatch+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/engagepetaluma/id990023932/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shermatch-plus/id1195970208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **27.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Petaluma Police Department](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089030034) | [Variable Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/569541572) |

## What reviewers say

### engagEPetaluma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/engagepetaluma/id990023932)

Access local government services 24/7. Submit service requests like reporting issues, add photos for detail, and receive notifications upon resolution. Monitor and comment on community requests.

**Highlights:** Submit service requests, Report street light outages, Report potholes, Report water conservation issues, Include photos with requests, Receive resolution notifications, Monitor and comment on requests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SherMatch+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shermatch-plus/id1195970208)

This app helps professional painters and contractors quickly and accurately match paint colors and sheens from any painted surface. It eliminates the need for physical samples, saving time and reducing errors on job sites. Advanced features for custom color creation are available with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Scan and match paint color, Measure surface sheen, Organize job folders, Find nearest store, Create custom colors (subscription), Preview colors in rooms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SherMatch+ Custom Color Match | $4.99 | per month |
| SherMatch+ Custom Color Match | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate color matching
- 🔒 Clear instructions
- 👍 Helpful for contractors and professionals
- 👍 Saves time and money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Requires purchase of additional device
- 🐛 Inconsistent color matching accuracy
- 👎 Poor integration with phone camera
- 👎 Confusing and not user-friendly
- 🔋 Battery life issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and login issues
- Inability to connect to device
- Scrolling issues during account creation

**Requested features**

- Allow custom color creation
- Integrate phone camera for color matching
- Add color palette and notes features
- Improve organization and search in app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is engagEPetaluma free?

engagEPetaluma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SherMatch+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, engagEPetaluma or SherMatch+?

SherMatch+ is rated higher. engagEPetaluma averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SherMatch+ averages 4.7 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do engagEPetaluma or SherMatch+ have ads?

engagEPetaluma shows ads; SherMatch+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, engagEPetaluma or SherMatch+?

engagEPetaluma ships an update every 3 months, and SherMatch+ every 2 months. Most recently, engagEPetaluma was updated on October 24, 2026 and SherMatch+ on October 27, 2026.

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