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ColorCopy vs. ColorSlurp

The short version: ColorSlurp is the closest thing ColorCopy has to a direct rival, and it’s a genuinely good app, especially if you want native apps on iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS. ColorCopy is the better fit if you want a free tier that isn’t gated by feature and zero telemetry. On raw feature count and platform reach, ColorSlurp is arguably ahead.

ColorSlurp is well made, widely used, and has features ColorCopy simply can’t match on a Mac-only app, so we want to be especially fair here. This is an honest look at where the two apps differ, checked against the App Store listing and colorslurp.com in June 2026.

At a glance

  ColorCopy ColorSlurp
Pricing Free to download. One-time Pro removes the monthly cap (check the Mac App Store for current pricing). Free to download. PRO is a one-time $7.99 unlock or a $19.99/year option.
Free tier Every feature, metered to 50 picks/copies per month Broad, but feature-gated. History, palettes, export & sync need PRO
Telemetry / analytics None. 100% local, no accounts Marketing says it never tracks you, but the App Store privacy label declares some analytics-purpose collection (purchase history, not linked to your identity)
Contrast checker WCAG 2 and APCA, with one-click auto-fix WCAG 2 and APCA, with one-click fix
Color formats 21 built-in Built-in formats plus custom user-defined formats
Palettes & export Palette manager, 24 presets, export to 8 formats (.ase, .clr, JSON, CSS, HTML, txt, PNG, PDF) Very broad. ASE, CSS, Sass, Swift, .clr, HTML, JSON, PDF, image, even iPhone wallpaper (export needs PRO)
Palette from image Yes. K-means, median cut, or octree (free) Yes
Platforms macOS only macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and visionOS

Prices and features verified against the App Store listing and colorslurp.com in June 2026. Pricing can change, so confirm current figures before you buy.

Where ColorSlurp is the better choice

We mean this. Pick ColorSlurp if:

  • You want native apps beyond the Mac. ColorSlurp ships for iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS, with camera-based picking on iPhone and iPad. ColorCopy is macOS only and can’t match this.
  • You need very broad export. ColorSlurp exports to ASE, CSS, Sass, Swift, .clr, HTML, JSON, PDF, image, and even iPhone wallpaper, a wider list than ColorCopy’s eight formats.
  • You want custom, user-defined formats. ColorSlurp lets you build your own format strings; ColorCopy’s 21 formats are fixed.
  • You value a long, proven track record. ColorSlurp has been around for years and is widely used.

Where ColorCopy wins

  • A free tier that isn’t gated by feature. ColorSlurp’s free tier is broad, but saved color history, palette export, unlimited palettes, swatches/harmonies, and iCloud sync all require PRO, so the free experience gets limiting for serious use. ColorCopy’s free tier includes every feature; the only limit is 50 picks/copies a month.
  • Nothing phones home. ColorSlurp’s marketing says it never tracks you, but its App Store privacy label declares some analytics-purpose collection (purchase history, not linked to your identity). ColorCopy has no analytics, no accounts, and no server — the color goes from the pixel to your clipboard and nowhere else.
  • Image-to-palette and contrast auto-fix, free. ColorCopy includes palette extraction from images (K-means, median cut, or octree) and one-click contrast auto-fix in its free tier, with no upgrade required.

Honest caveats

  • ColorSlurp supports more export formats and more platforms than ColorCopy, and it also has APCA contrast — this is a close, fair fight on features.
  • If you need a color picker on iOS, iPadOS, or visionOS, choose ColorSlurp. ColorCopy is macOS only and there is no iOS app.
  • Neither app does OKLCH or LAB in ColorCopy’s case; if those formats are essential, check each app’s current format list first.

Try ColorCopy free

The honest test is just to use it. ColorCopy is free to download and the free tier includes everything so you can see whether the workflow fits before deciding anything about Pro.

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