Color Muse vs SignAgent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Color Muse
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.
- 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
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Measure Color. Match with Confidence. Color Match Made Easy® Color Muse® is the ultimate companion app for professionals and DIYers who need fast, reliable, and accurate color matching. Wirelessly pair with any Color Muse device to instantly identify paint and product colors from over 100K colors from leading brands like Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr, PPG, and many more. After wirelessly connecting your Color Muse, Color Muse SE, Color Muse 2, or Color Muse 3 device, the Color Muse app streamlines your color selection process for a faster and more confident color-matching experience. No more hassling with cumbersome fan decks, paint chips, or color swatches. Scan colors and find products that match, coordinate, and complement. ** Introducing Custom Color Matching with Plus Subscription ** A premium feature that allows you to create custom paint formulations from any scanned color and redeem them at Sherwin-Williams stores. With the Plus Subscription, you can customize color matching and create one-of-a-kind colors exclusively available made through Sherwin-Williams stores in the United States and Canada. Custom Color Matching is only available with the Color Muse 3 device. No more cutting paint samples. No more guesswork. Built for the jobsite and at home • Avoid cutting samples, patching walls, and repainting mistakes • Measure color and sheen directly from a smooth, non-metallic surface • Reduce extra trips to the store • Capture accurate results for interior and exterior surfaces • Ideal for homeowners and Pros who need accurate color measurement Here's how the Plus Subscription works 1. Connect your Color Muse 3 device 2. Scan any surface or inspiration 3. Create a custom paint match 4. Generate a QR Code 5. Redeem at a Sherwin-Williams store Subscription Details • Free through May 31, 2026 (Limited Time Offer) • Monthly: $4.99 • Annual: $49.99 Important Notes • Requires a Color Muse 3 to create custom color matches • Subscriptions are managed through your Apple account and are subject to their Terms • Custom Color Matching and QR Code redemption are available in the United States and Canada at Sherwin-Williams stores What you can do for free in the Color Muse App • Find the closest color from over 100,000 colors – Compare scans to top paint brands and product libraries from around the world. • Sheen + Color Matching (Color Muse 2 and 3 only) – Automatically detect and measure gloss at 60° and differentiate between matte, eg-shell, satin, semi-gloss, and high gloss finishes. • Save and Organize Colors – Create custom folders, share palettes, or export values for seamless integration into manufacturing, design, and QA workflows. • Cross-Material Accuracy – Scan across paint, plastics, fabrics, and even printed materials with industry-leading consistency. • Compact & Portable – All Color Muse devices are pocket-sized and Bluetooth-enabled for on-the-go use. • Project Folders & Notes – Store scanned colors in your folders and record notes or project details for future reference. • Share with Your Network – Easily share your saved colors with your connections through email or text. • Measure Color Instantly – Scan any surface to capture its precise color values in CIE Lab, HEX, RGB, LCH, CMYK, and more. PANTONE® and RAL In-App Purchases Available • Color Muse® + PANTONE® Color Subscription - Users can access more than 16,500 Pantone colors directly through the Color Muse® app when they subscribe to a Pantone Color Subscription. • Color Muse® + RAL Color Subscription - Subscribed users can access up to 1,800+ colors from RAL, including the RAL K5 and D2 collections. Pantone and RAL Subscriptions work with ALL Color Muse devices • Color Muse • Color Muse SE • Color Muse 2 • Color Muse 3
SignAgent
Streamline sign surveys, audits, and punch lists with this mobile tool. Capture sign details, take photos, add comments, and sync data instantly with your desktop. Ideal for field work on iOS devices.
- Capture sign details and photos
- Add comments and assign state/type
- Sync data with SignAgent desktop
- View sign information on floor plans
- Manage sign tags and locations
- Collaborate with multiple devices
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Working on another time-consuming sign survey, audit or punch list? Get it done faster and more accurately and leave the cart, buggy, and clipboard behind. SignAgent’s iOS app, your iPhone or iPad are all you need. Take pictures of signs, assign state and type, view messages, and add comments. Your data is captured as you go and immediately synced with your SignAgent desktop. *Features* With the SignAgent iPhone and iPad app you can: - Log in using your existing SignAgent credentials and access your current projects -See the sign information from currently programmed floor plans and list view including: Sign State, Sign Type, Location, Number, Quantity, Messaging, Artwork, Comments - Take pictures of existing signs - Pinch to zoom, move through the plan using your fingers, and rotate the plan 45 degrees at a time - Surveying and Auditing: Tap and hold on the plan to add a new sign marker. Take multiple pictures, add comments, and collect all necessary information - Manage sign tags: Select, rotate and move signs within the plan - Share information back and forth: Sync all of your project data with SignAgent online. Any changes can also be synced back to the mobile device. - Divide and Conquer: Set up multiple mobile iOS devices on the same project to complete your survey even faster! - Choose your workflow: Pick whether to launch camera when adding new signs, or display messages with artwork. - Punch/Review: Easily evaluate signs with approval and rejection actions within the app. - Doing a large exterior or city-wide project? The SignAgent app works with the mapping feature. *System Requirements* Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 6 or later, iPad Air Wifi or later, and iPod touch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SignAgent at none against Color Muse's 6. SignAgent also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 38%). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Color Muse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SignAgent asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Color Muse | SignAgent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Variable Technologies LLC | SignAgent Inc. |
Customer experience
Color Muse
SignAgent
Bugs and requests
Color Muse
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to load catalog colors
- Scanning issues and force closes
- Comparison mode not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to save scanned colors
- Integration with Pantone color system
- Apple Watch app for on-the-go use
SignAgent
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Color Muse
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Plus (Sherwin-Williams)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Plus (Sherwin-Williams)7 Days trial$47.991 Year
- Annual$49.991 Year
- Annual$99.991 Year
SignAgent
No in-app purchases









