Best Color Inspector Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to color inspector or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Color Inspector Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Color InspectorColor InspectorFree3.9★ (39)NoYesMay 2026
2Color Name ARColor Name ARFree4.4★ (8.2K)NoYesSep 2026
3Color Identifier: Color PickerColor Identifier: Color PickerFree4.6★ (1.9K)YesYesSep 2026
4Color Picker - Pixel ColorColor Picker - Pixel ColorFree4.4★ (968)YesYesSep 2026
5Color MuseColor MuseFree4.8★ (1.5K)NoYesSep 2026
6Color picker and helperColor picker and helperFree4.7★ (69)YesYesJul 2026
7Color Identifier ProColor Identifier ProFree2.5★ (2)NoYesAug 2026
8Color Analyzer - Color LookupColor Analyzer - Color LookupFree4.1★ (14)YesNoJun 2026

Top Picks for Color Inspector

Color Inspector#1

Color Inspector by Aaron L'Heureux

Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.9(39 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps individuals with color vision deficiencies identify and differentiate colors in real-time using live video. It offers features like zoom and adjustable sample sizes to accurately name colors. VoiceOver support is included for accessibility.

Color Name AR#2

Color Name AR by Vlad Polyanskiy

Picker, Finder & Identifier
Strong Contender
🔧 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 Identifier: Color Picker#3

Color Identifier: Color Picker by Irina Metelkina

Color Detector & Name Finder
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.6😞(1.9K 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
  • 👍 Saves time compared to manual methods

Room to Improve

  • 🤬 Excessive ads and paywalls
  • 🐛 Inaccurate color identification
  • 🤬 Subscription model too expensive
  • 🤬 Free version extremely limited
  • 🤬 Intrusive ads disrupt usage

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FAQ about Color Inspector

What are the best color inspector apps for iPhone?
Color Inspector tops our color inspector apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 39 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top color inspector apps we rank are free to download, including Color Inspector and Color Name AR.
Color Inspector has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ color inspector apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Color Inspector helps people with colorblindness or other vision impairments identify and differentiate colors. It analyzes live video from your device's camera to describe the color currently in view, making it easier to distinguish between similar shades.
Key features include live video color evaluation, the ability to identify and differentiate colors, zoom functionality for closer inspection, adjustable sample sizes for precise measurement, and torch settings to improve visibility. The app also offers full VoiceOver support for enhanced accessibility.