# Color Muse vs CertaOne Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Color Muse at 4.8 against CertaOne Mobile's 3.1. Color Muse also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 13). CertaOne Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Muse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CertaOne Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Color Muse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Muse has 1.5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Muse | CertaOne Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-muse/id995252259/reviews)** | [3.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/certaone-mobile/id1337963659/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Variable Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/569541572) | [CertaPro Painters](https://appshunter.io/developer/484308178) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Muse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-muse/id995252259)

Instantly measure and match colors from any surface with a connected device. Access a vast library of paint colors from leading brands and find coordinating shades. A premium subscription unlocks custom paint formulation and redemption at select stores.

**Highlights:** Wireless color measurement, Match colors from over 100K paint options, Identify paint and product colors, Custom paint formulation (subscription), Sheen and color detection, Save and organize color palettes, Cross-material color scanning

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus (Sherwin-Williams) | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus (Sherwin-Williams) | $47.99 | per year |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and functional
- 💡 Useful color matching features
- 👍 Helpful for home improvement projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates
- 🔒 Requiring account to access full functionality
- 👎 Complicated setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to load catalog colors
- Scanning issues and force closes
- Comparison mode not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to save scanned colors
- Integration with Pantone color system
- Apple Watch app for on-the-go use


### CertaOne Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/certaone-mobile/id1337963659)

Streamline your project workflow with a tool designed for creating estimates and managing job details. This application helps professionals organize their tasks and client information efficiently.

**Highlights:** Estimate creation, Job management, Task organization, Client information management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Muse free?

Color Muse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CertaOne Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Muse or CertaOne Mobile?

Color Muse is rated higher. Color Muse averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while CertaOne Mobile averages 3.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do Color Muse or CertaOne Mobile have ads?

Neither Color Muse nor CertaOne Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Muse or CertaOne Mobile?

Color Muse ships an update every 2 months, and CertaOne Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Color Muse was updated on October 24, 2026 and CertaOne Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*