Color Picker ~ convert with slider and RGB is a utility for designers and developers to select colors and convert them to hexadecimal and RGB values on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the cognitive friction of navigating complex design software when a user only requires a specific color code for a quick task.
For Designers and developers requiring quick access to color codes and RGB values.
What does it look like?
Key features
Visual interface for selecting colors from a spectrum
Displays hexadecimal color values for selected colors
Converts color selections into RGB numerical values via slider inputs
How much does it cost?
The app is distributed as a free utility with no visible monetization or in-app purchase gates.
Velocity
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The app has been inactive for 3,870 days, showing no signs of development or maintenance for over a decade. There is no evidence of recent feature updates, bug fixes, or operational support. The development momentum is non-existent, and the app remains in a zombie state.
Who built it?
yuki tanabe
2 apps tracked · Utilities
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews thrilled. Users appreciate the simple color picker interface provides exactly the functionality required without unnecessary frills or distractions.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The simple color picker interface provides exactly the functionality required without unnecessary frills or distractions
1 of 1 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Color Picker ~ convert with slider and RGB
How's the Utilities market?
Color Picker ~ convert with slider and RGB holds a 4.7-star rating across 7 total ratings, positioning it as a niche utility for users who favor simplicity. The lack of updates since 2016 suggests a static market position that relies on legacy utility rather than competitive growth.
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Key takeaways for Color Picker ~ convert with slider and RGB
Where is it heading?
The market for standalone color utilities is shrinking as OS-level tools and browser-based alternatives become the default for designers. Color Picker ~ convert with slider and RGB lacks the update cadence to remain relevant, and its static nature will likely lead to further user attrition as modern alternatives improve.
- The 10-year development gap confirms the app is in maintenance mode, which prevents it from competing with modern, feature-rich design utilities.
The SWOT
- Simple, single-purpose interface provides a low-friction workflow for color code retrieval
- Localized UI updates could capture interest in non-English speaking design markets
Next best moves
Sunset the app because the 10-year maintenance gap indicates no commercial viability → reduce support overhead
The counter-intuitive read
The app's greatest strength, its simplicity, is also its terminal weakness…
Read the full takeSince the last report: Market outlook shifted from stable to declining as the app faces increased pressure from integrated OS and browser-based color tools. The competitive narrative now emphasizes the risk of user attrition due to the lack of updates since 2016.
Bottom line
Color Picker ~ convert with slider and RGB serves a narrow, legacy user base that values simplicity, but its decade-long lack of updates makes it a sunset candidate. The app's utility is now largely superseded by integrated OS tools, signaling that further investment would yield no return.
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Is Color Picker ~ convert with slider and RGB still updated?
Is this app suitable for professional design work?
Are there free alternatives to this app?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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