The 8 Best House Painting Apps of 2018

Paint My Wall is simplistic and easy to use. The app allows you to use their image to explore color options or upload your own image to test. Paint with your finger or use the smart fill to fill a wall completely.  

Paint My Wall is free for iOS.

What We Like:

• It's quick and easy to test various color options with just the touch of a button.

What We Don't Like:

• There are ads after a few color tests you must skip to move on.

This app not only allows you to explore all of Sherwin Williams' paint colors, ColorSnap also gives you the ability to create your own color palette. Choose a color you like and see coordinating colors and similar colors to take it to the next level. 

See the color you chose in living rooms, kitchens, and more, then take your app with you to a store to pick up your paint. 

ColorSnap is free for iOS and Android. 

What We Like:

• This is a one and done app for choosing paint and getting started on your project. 

What We Don't Like:

• The amount of paint options in the app is a bit overwhelming. Search by paint family for easier browsing! 

If you've ever been out and about and spotted color inspiration for your next project, this is the app for you; Color Capture puts the power of color matching in your pocket. Point and tap to take a picture of the color and Color Capture will match it.

Color Capture is free for iOS and Android. 

What We Like:

• This app makes color matching a breeze, even outside of your home.

What We Don't Like:

• There's no option for trying paint colors out on your own images.

If you're looking for an app to help streamline the color palette process, this is it. Valspar's Color Wand app has a ton of professional tools such as color matching, palette mixing, and scanning. Easy for non-professionals to use, take your palette straight to the store for easy pick-up. 

Color Wand is free for iOS. 

What We Like:

• This app has everything you need to choose paint colors for your entire home, all at once. 

What We Don't Like:

• Like Color Capture, there's no option for trying paint colors out on your own images.

The Paint Tester app is a quick way to find a color and purchase it right away. Simply choose your paint color from the tool options and test the color on your surface. Then choose the cart button to be taken to the retailer. 

You can purchase Paint Tester Pro for $2.99 to removes ads and gain access to improved color matching.

Paint Tester is free for iOS and Android. 

What We Like:

• This app is quick and easy to use for fast projects.

What We Don't Like:

• You must purchase the premium version of the app to remove ads. 

Home Harmony is the perfect all-in-one tool for designing a room or exterior. Choose a new paint color and test it or choose new flooring to try. The app is easy to use and makes switching between paint brands such as Behr a breeze. 

Home Harmony is free for iOS and Android. 

What We Like:

• You have the option to try new flooring options and more using this app.

What We Don't Like:

• The app is a tad bit slow compared to others. 

What could be better than visualizing your new interior or exterior paint? Ordering it straight from Amazon! ColorPic by Prestige Paints gives you a view of your new paint and an easy order button straight from Amazon.

The built-in room calculator also tells you the total number of cans you should purchase for your project.

ColorPic is free for iOS and Android.

What We Like:

• The before and after images show just how fresh your new paint will look. 
• You can explore the entire color collection from the main menu.

What We Don't Like:

• The app shows a gallery of sample images, but they don't download properly. This app is best used with your own photos. 

SwatchDeck is the perfect app for storing paint colors for your home. Have you ever started painting, only to realize you need another can? This app is the perfect companion for storing all of your paint swatches for each room of your home.

Not sure what paint color you want? Browse their collection of popular brands, find a color you love, and add it to your swatch palette. SwatchDeck is one of the most visually appealing apps, and it's streamlined for easy use.

Unlocking the premium version of SwatchDeck gives you unlimited project areas with ten rooms per project. For $2.99, there's enough room for any paint color remodel. 

SwatchDeck is free for iOS with in-app purchases.

What We Like:

• Find coordinating colors and store your palette for each room, all in one place.  

What We Don't Like:

• Basic version only allows for one room. For more rooms, you must upgrade.