Best Variable Color Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good variable color apps and games. 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 Variable Color Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Variable ColorVariable ColorFree4.4★ (62)NoNoAug 2026
2Color MuseColor MuseFree4.8★ (1.5K)NoYesAug 2026
3Spectro by VariableSpectro by VariableFree4.8★ (117)NoYesAug 2026
4Color Companion - Analyzer & ConverterColor Companion - Analyzer & Converter$1.994.3★ (6)NoNoJul 2026
5AkzoNobel Connecting ColorsAkzoNobel Connecting ColorsFreeNoNoAug 2026
6Multiple Choice ColorMultiple Choice ColorFree5.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026
7Color Code GeneratorColor Code Generator$1.991.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
8Color Verse - Poetry in ColorColor Verse - Poetry in ColorFreeNoYesJun 2026

Top Picks for Variable Color

Variable Color#1

Variable Color by Variable Technologies LLC

Scan a color and find products
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.4(62 ratings)
Free
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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.

Color Muse#2

Color Muse by Variable Technologies LLC

Scan Colors. Match Paint.
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.8😐(1.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Instantly measure and match colors from any surface with a connected device. Access a vast library of paint colors from leading brands and find coordinating shades. A premium subscription unlocks custom paint formulation and redemption at select stores.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and functional
  • 💡 Useful color matching features
  • 👍 Helpful for home improvement projects

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates
  • 🔒 Requiring account to access full functionality
  • 👎 Complicated setup process
Spectro by Variable#3

Spectro by Variable by Variable Technologies LLC

Precise Color Measurement
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.8(117 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app enables color professionals to precisely measure, match, and communicate color data using connected devices. Access extensive color libraries and analyze spectral curves for accurate results anytime, anywhere.

More Variable Color apps to explore

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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
5
AkzoNobel Connecting Colors
AkzoNobel Connecting Colors
AkzoNobel Connecting Colors
by Variable Technologies, LLC
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
6
Multiple Choice Color
Multiple Choice Color
Multiple Choice Color
Mental Speed & Reflex Test
Free

Test your mental speed and reflexes by tapping as many colors as possible within a minute. Challenge yourself to exceed 100 colors and earn achievements in this fast-paced game.

Tap colors quicklyBoost mental speedImprove finger reflexes
🎮 Games
(1)
free with in-app purchases
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Color Code Generator
Color Code Generator
Color Code Generator
Generate and save color codes
$1.99

This tool helps developers generate and save color codes for app and web development. It offers a color picker, detailed color information, and supports various code formats including Swift, CSS, and Objective-C. Organize your colors into collections for different projects.

Color pickerView color details and codesSave colors with titles and descriptions
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1)
paid
8
Color Verse - Poetry in Color
Color Verse - Poetry in Color
Color Verse - Poetry in Color
Palettes, moods & poetry
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
9
Color Fantasic - A way to help teach kids colors
Color Fantasic - A way to help teach kids colors
Color Fantasic - A way to help teach kids colors
by Red Raven Computing Studios LLC
Free

This educational app helps young children learn basic English color names. It functions like a digital flashcard, displaying a color and its corresponding English word when selected.

Learn English color namesDigital flashcard functionalityVisual color display
📚 Education
(0)
free
10
UPG ColorBank
UPG ColorBank
UPG ColorBank
by United Paints Group Company Limited
Free

Visualize paint colors in your home using your camera or photos. Explore thousands of colors, virtually test them on walls, and get inspiration for color schemes. Calculate paint needs and find the right products for your project.

Virtual wall paintingColor identification from photos/cameraBrowse color fandecks
🌟 Lifestyle
(9)
free
11
Ink Color
Ink Color
Ink Color
امزج الالوان كما يحلو لك
Free

This app helps web and mobile designers find the perfect colors. It offers a wide range of color formats to suit all design needs.

Color mixingMultiple color formatsWeb design tools
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1)
free
12
JapanColors: Traditional Color
JapanColors: Traditional Color
JapanColors: Traditional Color
Color Encyclopedia, Wallpapers
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF
🔍 Reference
(0)
13
Color, What?
Color, What?
Color, What?
by Rufus Robot, Inc.
Free

Identify the exact color of any object by taking a photo or using an existing image. The app calculates the nearest color and its complementary color, providing details in HTML, crayon, and a humorous 'men limited' color space.

Identify colors from photosCalculate nearest colorFind complementary colors
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
14
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
15
Color Portfolio
Color Portfolio
Color Portfolio
Easy Paint Color Selection
Free

Explore and visualize Benjamin Moore paint colors with a virtual fan deck and augmented reality tools. Try colors on your walls using photos or live video, and even match real-world colors with a compatible device.

Virtual fan deck of Benjamin Moore colorsPhoto visualizer for room color previewsAugmented reality video visualizer
🌟 Lifestyle
(12K)
free
16
pixel - color picker+keyboard
pixel - color picker+keyboard
pixel - color picker+keyboard
by Yichen Cao
Free

Discover, save, and share colors with ease. This app allows you to find any color using intuitive gestures, capture colors from images, and even use a special keyboard to input specific hues. It's designed for precision and creative expression.

Intuitive color discoverySave and share color codesColored hex keyboard for input
📊 Productivity
(14)
free
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 Theory - puzzle game
Color Theory - puzzle game
Color Theory - puzzle game
Color mixing game
Free

A color mixing puzzle game where players combine hues to achieve specific target colors. It offers thousands of levels to challenge players' color matching skills.

Color mixing gameplayThousands of levelsGoal-based matching
🎮 Games
(1)
free
19
Chromatic Color Helper
Chromatic Color Helper
Chromatic Color Helper
by Daisuke Nishioka
Free

This app helps individuals with color vision deficiencies identify colors by pointing their device's camera at objects. It provides real-time color identification and allows users to pause the view to examine colors more closely. The app uses Japanese Industrial Standard color names for clear communication.

Real-time camera color identificationPause view for detailed color analysisColor identification from photos
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free
20
Color Replacement Live
Color Replacement Live
Color Replacement Live
by Blazej Wdowikowski
Free

Experiment with different colors on objects in real-time. This application allows you to visualize how items would appear with alternative hues, offering a fun way to explore visual changes.

Real-time color previewVisualize color changesObject color experimentation
🎬 Entertainment
(3)
free

FAQ about Variable Color

What are the best variable color apps & games for iPhone?
Variable Color tops our variable color apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 62 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top variable color apps & games we rank are free to download, including Variable Color and Color Muse.
Variable Color has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ variable color apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Variable Color allows you to scan colors from your environment, match them to extensive paint and material libraries, organize them into custom palettes, and share these palettes with clients or friends. It aims to simplify and enhance the color selection process for various users.
Variable Color is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to run on Apple's iOS operating system.