Best Sampler Color Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good sampler color apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Sampler Color Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Color Lens: an AR color pickerColor Lens: an AR color picker$0.995.0★ (7)NoNoJul 2026
2Sample - Color pickerSample - Color pickerFree5.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026
3Beat Maker - SamplerBeat Maker - SamplerFree4.5★ (1.7K)YesYesAug 2026
4Drop - A Color Palette PickerDrop - A Color Palette PickerFree4.2★ (82)YesYesJul 2026
5Variable ColorVariable ColorFree4.5★ (60)NoNoJul 2026
6Color Companion - Analyzer & ConverterColor Companion - Analyzer & Converter$1.994.3★ (6)NoNoJul 2026
7ColorPickerColorPickerFree3.0★ (1)NoYesJul 2026
8Pholor - AR Color PickerPholor - AR Color PickerFree5.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Sampler Color

Color Lens: an AR color picker#1

Color Lens: an AR color picker by Alive Media

Find and Identify Colors
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
5.0(7 ratings)
$0.99
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This app uses your device's camera to identify colors in real-time, displaying dominant colors and their names. It provides color codes in RGB, Hex, and HSB formats and allows saving colors with their codes for design projects.

Sample - Color picker#2

Sample - Color picker by TidalAurum, LLC

Real-time Color Detection Tool
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

Beat Maker - Sampler#3

Beat Maker - Sampler by Devnex

Make the best beats on the go!
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.5😞(1.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create professional-sounding beats on your mobile device with a wide variety of samples, including those inspired by famous songs. Enhance your tracks with effects, use a metronome for perfect timing, and record your creations to share.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good beats and sounds
  • 💡 Customizable pads
  • 🚀 Quick music creation

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Restricted features without subscription
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and paywall

More Sampler Color apps to explore

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Drop - A Color Palette Picker
Drop - A Color Palette Picker
Drop - A Color Palette Picker
Droplet Swatch Code Identifier
Free

Extract color palettes from any image and create custom color schemes. Detect individual colors, view their values (RGB, HSV, CMYK), and export them in various formats. Perfect for designers and art enthusiasts looking to explore and combine colors.

Extract color palettes from imagesImport photos via action extensionCopy HEX color values
📊 Productivity
(82)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
Color Companion - Analyzer & Converter
Color Companion - Analyzer & Converter
Color Companion - Analyzer & Converter
by Digital Media Interactive LLC
$1.99

This app helps designers and creators analyze, convert, and generate color palettes from various sources. It offers tools to extract color information, create custom palettes, and explore color variations for projects.

Analyze colors from images, websites, and color chartsConvert color values (HEX, RGB, Lab, HSB, CMYK)Auto-create palettes from images and websites
📊 Productivity
(6)
free
7
ColorPicker
ColorPicker
ColorPicker
by Achim Heynen
Free

Identify colors from your device's camera or photos. The free version provides RGB codes, while an in-app purchase unlocks additional palettes, storage, and sharing options.

Camera-based color detectionPhoto color analysisRGB color code identification
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
8
Pholor - AR Color Picker
Pholor - AR Color Picker
Pholor - AR Color Picker
Sample Surfaces Not Pixels
Free

This app uses augmented reality to analyze the true colors of surfaces, correcting for light and shadows. It provides objective color data for professionals and descriptive color names for the colorblind, offering features like raw sensor access and persistent markers.

AR Surface DetectionLab-Lock Engine (White Balance/ISO)Raw Sensor Access
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
9
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
10
Magic Color 168
Magic Color 168
Magic Color 168
by 婧茜 吴
Free

This app helps artists find the perfect alcohol marker colors from photos or camera input. It provides electronic color cards, adjustable color tones, and RGB/HEX values for design projects. Achieve professional-level paintings with this tool.

Alcohol marker color matchingColor matching from camera/photosElectronic color card
🔧 Utilities
(6)
free
11
CaptureColor
CaptureColor
CaptureColor
Camera obtains color
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
Colorwise
Colorwise
Colorwise
Color Sampler
$3.99

This app allows you to sample colors from your camera or images. It converts sampled colors into various formats like RGB, HSB, and CMYK, and can assign names to colors using built-in libraries. You can also export and import color swatches in popular design formats.

Sample colors from cameraSample colors from imagesConvert colors to RGB, HSB, CMYK, etc.
📷 Photo & Video
(2)
paid
13
Live Color Finder
Live Color Finder
Live Color Finder
Pick a color using the camera.
Free

Identify colors from your live camera feed or loaded images. Adjust focus, exposure, and torch luminance for accurate color selection. Freeze the camera feed for precise picking.

Live camera color selectionImage color selectionFocus control
📷 Photo & Video
(2)
free with in-app purchases
14
Hex Color Picker: Color code
Hex Color Picker: Color code
Hex Color Picker: Color code
Color detector, Color picker
Free

Easily identify and extract color codes from images, your camera, or the web. Supports multiple formats like HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK, with options for palettes, gradients, and project management.

Image, camera, and web color pickingMultiple color code formats (HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK)Color palettes and gradients
🎨 Graphics & Design
(43)
free with in-app purchases
15
Random Color Generator
Random Color Generator
Random Color Generator
Find colors + HEX codes
Free

Discover new colors and their corresponding hexadecimal codes. This tool is ideal for designers and web developers needing quick color references.

Discover new colorsView hex codesUseful for design
🛠️ Developer Tools
(4)
free
16
Color Picker: Camera & Image
Color Picker: Camera & Image
Color Picker: Camera & Image
Color Name Identifier & Finder
Free

Instantly identify and extract colors from your surroundings using your camera or uploaded images. Generate custom palettes, explore color relationships, and access professional color codes.

Real-time camera color detectionImage color analysisMulti-format color codes (HEX, RGB, Pantone)
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free with in-app purchases
17
Eye Color Picker
Eye Color Picker
Eye Color Picker
by Ievgen Naloiko
Free

Identify and select colors from images using your device's camera or album. Save and share detected color palettes via email in PDF or text format. Features include color recognition, HEX/RGB detection, and a color naming system.

Color recognition and pickerCamera and album image supportHistory of images and colors
🔧 Utilities
(4)
free
18
Color Harmonizer
Color Harmonizer
Color Harmonizer
Color Scheme Discovery Tool
Free

Discover harmonious color schemes for your space by identifying undertones with your camera. Virtually try out paint colors from various brands to see how they complement your existing palette.

Camera-based undertone identificationHarmonious color scheme generationVirtual paint color visualization
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1)
free with in-app purchases
19
Color Identifier Pro
Color Identifier Pro
Color Identifier Pro
Color Finder
Free

Instantly identify colors from your photos with a simple tap. Utilize a built-in magnifier for precise color detection. This tool offers an easy and intuitive way to find specific hues.

Identify colors from photosMagnifier for precise detectionOne-click color finding
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free with in-app purchases
20
KeepColors - Color Palette
KeepColors - Color Palette
KeepColors - Color Palette
Color Picker and Color Scheme
$0.99

Explore color relationships and create custom palettes with a dynamic color wheel. Save and manage your favorite color combinations, export them as images or text, and adjust the color wheel's structure for personalized results.

Customizable color wheelMulti-color combination selectionColor collection management
🔍 Reference
(4)
paid

FAQ about Sampler Color

What are the best sampler color apps for iPhone?
Color Lens: an AR color picker tops our sampler color apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 7 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $0.99.
Yes — 16 of the top sampler color apps we rank are free to download, including Sample - Color picker and Beat Maker - Sampler.
Color Lens: an AR color picker has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ sampler color apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Color Lens is an augmented reality app that uses your device's camera to identify colors in real-time. It finds dominant colors, matches them to named colors, and provides their codes in RGB, Hex, and HSB formats.
The app continuously analyzes the camera preview to find the most dominant colors. You can tap the preview circle to pause and resume the sampling process.