Best Color Detection Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our color detection list covers 248+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Color Detection Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Color Name ARColor Name ARFree4.4★ (8.3K)NoYesNov 2026
2Color Grab (color detection)Color Grab (color detection)Free3.8★ (60)NoYesOct 2026
3RGB Color DetectorRGB Color DetectorFree—NoYesOct 2026
4Color Detector-Identifier,TestColor Detector-Identifier,TestFree4.7★ (6)NoYesNov 2026
5HueScanHueScanFree—NoNoMay 2026
6Color Identifier: Color PickerColor Identifier: Color PickerFree4.6★ (2K)YesYesNov 2026
7Color Vision-Identifier,TestColor Vision-Identifier,Test$4.994.5★ (4)NoNoNov 2026
8Color Grab DetectionColor Grab DetectionFree3.0★ (2)NoYesNov 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😐(8.3K 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 Grab (color detection)#2

Color Grab (color detection) by Ashvin Kevadiya

Color Gear: Color Wheel
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.8(60 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your phone into a powerful color tool. Instantly capture and identify colors in real-time using your camera, extract palettes from images, and generate harmonious color themes. Supports various color models and professional export formats.

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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 November 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 8.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top color detection apps we rank are free to download, including Color Name AR and Color Grab (color detection).
Color Name AR has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ color detection apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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