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Best Color Detection Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our color detection list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Color Detection Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Color Name ARColor Name ARFree4.4★ (8.2K)NoYesSep 2026
2RGB Color DetectorRGB Color DetectorFree—NoYesSep 2026
3Color Detector-Identifier,TestColor Detector-Identifier,TestFree4.7★ (6)NoYesSep 2026
4Color Grab (color detection)Color Grab (color detection)Free3.7★ (59)NoYesSep 2026
5Color Identifier: Color PickerColor Identifier: Color PickerFree4.6★ (1.9K)YesYesSep 2026
6Color Picker & DetectorColor Picker & Detector$2.995.0★ (2)YesNoAug 2026
7Color Grab DetectionColor Grab DetectionFree3.0★ (2)NoYesSep 2026
8Color Vision-Identifier,TestColor Vision-Identifier,Test$4.994.5★ (4)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Color Detection

Color Name AR#1

Color Name AR by Vlad Polyanskiy

Picker, Finder & Identifier
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(8.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Identify and discover colors with this app. It helps you choose paints, wallpaper, and decorative items by providing a vast database of color names and their visual representations. Perfect for designers, decorators, or anyone curious about color.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Accurate color identification
  • 🎨 Extensive color library
  • 🎨 Helpful for color-blind users
  • 🎨 Useful for artists and designers
  • 🎨 Integrates with other apps (e.g., Procreate)

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires subscription or one-time purchase
  • 🐛 Inconsistent color identification
  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable performance
  • 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
  • 🤷‍♀️ Confusing or overwhelming color names
Color Detector-Identifier,Test#3

Color Detector-Identifier,Test by 毅 田

Color Blindness Assistance
Worth Considering
🏥 Medical
4.7(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps identify colors and their names using your device's camera or uploaded images. It's designed for individuals with color blindness, designers, and artists needing quick, accurate color identification, and includes color blindness tests.

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FAQ about Color Detection

What are the best color detection apps for iPhone?
Color Name AR tops our color detection apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 8.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top color detection apps we rank are free to download, including Color Name AR and RGB Color Detector.
Color Name AR has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ color detection apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app serves as a color assistant, helping users identify and discover various colors. It provides a visual database of color names and can assist in choosing paints, wallpaper, and decorative elements.
Key features include a built-in Pantone color scheme assistant, a massive database of color names, the ability to search and view this database, and an intuitive interface for easy navigation and color identification.

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