Best Color Detection Apps & Games

222+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our color detection list covers 222+ iPhone apps and games updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Color Detection Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Color Grab (color detection)Color Grab (color detection)Free3.7★ (58)NoNoJul 2026
2Color Detector-Identifier,TestColor Detector-Identifier,TestFree4.3★ (3)NoYesJul 2026
3Color Identifier: Color PickerColor Identifier: Color PickerFree4.6★ (1.7K)YesYesJul 2026
4Color Name ARColor Name ARFree4.4★ (8.1K)NoYesJul 2026
5Color Name Identifier & FinderColor Name Identifier & FinderFree4.8★ (98)NoYesJul 2026
6Color Grab DetectionColor Grab DetectionFreeNoYesJul 2026
7Color Picker: Design & DetectColor Picker: Design & Detect$0.994.0★ (10)NoNoJul 2026
8Color Picker & DetectorColor Picker & Detector$2.995.0★ (2)YesNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Color Detection

Color Grab (color detection)#1

Color Grab (color detection) by Ashvin Kevadiya

Color Gear: Color Wheel
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.7(58 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.

Color Detector-Identifier,Test#2

Color Detector-Identifier,Test by 毅 田

Color Blindness Assistance
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.3(3 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.

Color Identifier: Color Picker#3

Color Identifier: Color Picker by Irina Metelkina

Color Detector & Name Finder
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.6😞(1.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Identify the exact color of any pixel in an image. Upload photos, zoom in, and get color details in RGB, CMYK, and HEX formats, along with color names. Save your detected colors for later access.

What We Love

  • 👍 Works well for colorblindness
  • 👍 Helpful for identifying colors
  • 👍 Accurate color matching
  • 👍 Useful for art and labeling

Room to Improve

  • 🤬 Excessive ads and paywalls
  • 🐛 Inaccurate color identification
  • 🤬 Subscription model too expensive

More Color Detection apps to explore

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Color Name AR
Color Name AR
Color Name AR
Picker, Finder & Identifier
Free

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.

Pantone color scheme assistantMassive base of color namesSearch and view color database
🔧 Utilities
(8.1K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Color Name Identifier & Finder
Color Name Identifier & Finder
Color Name Identifier & Finder
Color Picker, Mixer, Scanner
Free

This app helps designers and developers discover, create, and convert colors. It features AR color detection, a personal color library, and the ability to extract dominant colors from images. Seamlessly integrate colors into your projects with versatile format conversions and easy sharing options.

AR Color DetectionPersonal Color Library with iCloud SyncColor Trend Access
🛠️ Developer Tools
(98)
subscription
6
Color Grab Detection
Color Grab Detection
Color Grab Detection
Precise Color Picker Tool
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
7
Color Picker: Design & Detect
Color Picker: Design & Detect
Color Picker: Design & Detect
Professional Color Detect Tool
$0.99

Instantly identify any color by pointing your camera at objects. Get precise hex, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values. Save and export unlimited color palettes with a professional, minimalist interface.

Real-time camera color detectionAccurate hex, RGB, HSL, CMYK valuesSave unlimited color palettes
🎨 Graphics & Design
(10)
paid
8
Color Picker & Detector
Color Picker & Detector
Color Picker & Detector
Identify colour camera,gallery
$2.99

Easily identify colors from your camera, photos, or generate random palettes. Save your favorite colors and share their RGB or HEX values with others. Perfect for designers, artists, and anyone who appreciates color.

Identify colors from cameraIdentify colors from photosGenerate random colors
🎨 Graphics & Design
(2)
ad-supported
9
Sample - Color picker
Sample - Color picker
Sample - Color picker
Real-time Color Detection Tool
Free

Instantly capture and identify precise color values from your camera or imported photos. Supports professional color formats and offers advanced analysis tools for creating palettes and harmonies. Save, search, and export your collected colors.

Real-time camera color samplingMultiple professional color formats (RGB, HEX, CMYK)Advanced color harmony generation
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1)
free with in-app purchases
10
Paleto - mixing colors
Paleto - mixing colors
Paleto - mixing colors
Color Mixing, Detect, Library
Free

Create and discover new colors with this app. Mix existing colors to achieve desired shades, extract colors from your photos, and access an extensive color library. Save and share your custom palettes.

Color mixingColor extraction from photos1400+ color library
🔧 Utilities
(518)
freemium
11
Color Identifier
Color Identifier
Color Identifier
Color Picker Image & Camera
Free

This app acts as a powerful color detection instrument, capturing live hues with your camera and extracting color details from images. It provides comprehensive color information in various formats and allows for the creation of custom color palettes.

Live camera color pickerImage and paint color identificationMultiple color formats (HEX, RGB, HSL, etc.)
🎨 Graphics & Design
(179)
subscription
12
GelatoMix - Color Tool
GelatoMix - Color Tool
GelatoMix - Color Tool
Best Color
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
13
RGB Color Detector
RGB Color Detector
RGB Color Detector
RGB, CMYK, HSV, HTML, HEX, HSL
Free

Identify and extract colors from images with extreme precision. Supports multiple color formats and conversions, including names and palettes. Save and create colors for later use.

Detect colors from camera or galleryPixel-by-pixel precisionMultiple color format conversions (RGB, CMYK, HSV, HEX, HSL)
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
free with in-app purchases
14
Color Snap App
Color Snap App
Color Snap App
Daily color hunt
Free

Discover a new color each day and challenge yourself to find it in your surroundings. Capture a photo of your match and receive an instant score. Track your progress and build a streak of successful color hunts.

Daily curated colorPhoto matchingInstant match score
📷 Photo & Video
(3)
free
15
InstColor
InstColor
InstColor
Color Detector/Extractor
Free

Instantly detect and extract colors from your surroundings using your device's camera. Get detailed color information, including names, RGB values, and color families. Explore color blending and various color translation options.

Real-time camera color extractionColor names, RGB, and family infoDominant colors detection
🔧 Utilities
(2)
ad-supported
16
Color Name Recognizer Camera
Color Name Recognizer Camera
Color Name Recognizer Camera
Recognize color name w/camera!
Free

Instantly identify the name of any color by pointing your device's camera at it. Get detailed color values like RGB, HSV, and CIE L*a*b. Supports multiple languages and offers advanced color analysis tools.

Real-time color name recognition via cameraMultiple color value formats (RGB, HSV, CIE L*a*b)Supports up to 1500 base color names in 8 languages
🔧 Utilities
(42)
freemium
17
I Love Hue
I Love Hue
I Love Hue
A gentle colour journey
Free

Embark on a serene puzzle adventure by arranging colored tiles into perfect spectrums. This app offers a visually tranquil experience for those who appreciate artful design and a challenge for their perception.

Arrange colored tiles into spectrumsPuzzle of perception, not logicMinimalist, modernist aesthetic
🎮 Games
(49K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Pure Color Detector
Pure Color Detector
Pure Color Detector
Fast and modern Color Picker
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Variable Color
Variable Color
Variable Color
Scan a color and find products
Free

Easily scan and identify colors from your surroundings. Find matching paints and materials, organize your color discoveries into palettes, and share them with others. Streamline your color selection process for design, DIY, or professional projects.

Scan and identify colors instantlyMatch colors to paint and material librariesOrganize colors into custom palettes
🔧 Utilities
(60)
free
20
Colorblind Eye Exam Test
Colorblind Eye Exam Test
Colorblind Eye Exam Test
Color Blind Test Red Green
Free

Assess your vision for red-green color deficiency with an accurate test. Get detailed reports that can be printed or shared, and access professional settings for customization. Ideal for personal use, recruiters, and testing children.

Red-green color blindness assessmentDoctor-approved accuracyDetailed exam reports
🏥 Medical
(302)
subscription

FAQ about Color Detection

What are the best color detection apps & games for iPhone?
Color Grab (color detection) tops our color detection apps & games ranking as of July 2026, with a 3.7-star average from 58 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top color detection apps & games we rank are free to download, including Color Grab (color detection) and Color Detector-Identifier,Test.
Color Grab (color detection) has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 222+ color detection apps & games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Color Grab is a utility app that transforms your smartphone into a color tool. It allows you to capture and identify colors in real-time using your camera, extract palettes from images, and generate color themes.
Color Grab is designed for designers, artists, developers, scientists, and anyone who frequently works with color and needs precise color identification and management tools.