The Dulux Visualiser app, without the app
The Dulux Visualiser app has not been updated on iOS since April 2025 and users keep flagging Colour Finder crashes. FacadeColorizer runs in your browser, nothing to install. Upload one photo of your house and preview any exterior colour, in real Dulux UK or Farrow & Ball shades, or any HEX, in about 30 seconds.
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- Result in ~30s
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3 reasons to skip the app
No 200 MB download, no Apple ID prompt, no app that crashes on the latest iOS.
Built for exterior brick, render and pebbledash, where the Dulux app struggles.
Avoid a costly repaint over a colour that looks wrong on your actual house.
Quick answer: The best Dulux Visualiser app alternative in 2026 is a browser-based tool you never have to install. FacadeColorizer opens on any phone, tablet or laptop, uses AI to auto-detect your walls (no manual masking), supports exterior facades as well as interior rooms, and renders any Dulux UK or Farrow & Ball shade on your own photo in under 30 seconds with no sign-up.
Real UK Exterior Transformations, AI Preview in ~30 Seconds
Same house, only the walls change. Drag the handle to wipe between the original photo and the AI repaint.
1 free HD render. No sign-up. No card.
What our customers found before they bought
“The bottom photo was my old planning application that got rejected, and the top one was the new submission. The difference is small, but for some councils that tiny shift in tone is what makes the call: they reject pure white and accept cream.”
“The time it saves me means I can knock 10 pounds off every quote, both for regulars and new customers.”
“Cream white is brilliant and the base of the wall is picked up perfectly.”
Names changed with written consent. UK CMA-compliant.
Why look for a Dulux Visualiser app alternative?
The Dulux Visualiser is a useful tool, but if you have landed on this page it is probably because of one of the issues below. The numbers are taken from the public App Store and Play Store listings at the time of writing.
Last iOS update : April 2025
Over 13 months without an update on the Apple App Store at the time of writing. Source : public App Store listing for "Dulux Visualizer".
Around 4.0/5 on Google Play
Average rating around 4.0/5 on the Android Play Store, with 4.4/5 reported on iOS. Source : public Play Store and App Store listings.
Colour Finder crashes
Recurring user reviews flag Colour Finder crashes and freezes on Android through to January 2026. Source : recent reviews on the Play Store.
Note : ratings and update dates change over time. We cite them factually for comparative information purposes. AkzoNobel may release an update at any moment.
Test real Dulux UK and Farrow & Ball shades
FacadeColorizer ships with the two UK paint brands homeowners actually compare. Test a Dulux shade against a Farrow & Ball shade on the same photo, or paste any HEX code from any other swatch.
Dulux UK
- Chalk White · DH CHW
- China White · DH CNW
- Pure Brilliant White · 00E55
- Brave Ground · 10YY 30/106
- Denim Drift · 87BG 27/077
- Sapphire Salute · 50BB 08/171
Farrow & Ball
- All White · No.2005
- Wimborne White · No.239
- Pointing · No.2003
- Elephant's Breath · No.229
- Down Pipe · No.26
- Hague Blue · No.30
Colour names and codes are trademarks of their respective owners. FacadeColorizer is an independent AI visualisation tool and is not affiliated with AkzoNobel (Dulux) or Farrow & Ball.
1 free HD render. No sign-up. No card.
Tested on common UK property types
Our AI was trained on a wide cross-section of British homes. It preserves brick, render and shadow detail on every style below, the exterior work the Dulux app handles least well.
Victorian Terrace
Bay windows, brick frontage and rendered detail, common across UK cities.
1930s Semi
Pebbledash and render with a bay front, the classic suburban semi.
Georgian Townhouse
Symmetric sash windows and painted render, period-correct neutrals.
Cottage
Rendered or stone walls, painted masonry and a cottage door.
Bungalow
Single-storey render and brick, a favourite for a fresh repaint.
New-Build
Modern brick and render estate homes, cladding and crisp trim.
1 free HD render. No sign-up. No card.
FacadeColorizer vs the Dulux Visualiser app
Public information from the Dulux Visualiser app store listings, compared to FacadeColorizer at the time of writing.
| Feature | Dulux Visualiser App | FacadeColorizer |
|---|---|---|
| Install required | iOS / Android app | Browser, any device |
| Last update | April 2025 (13+ months) | Continuous |
| Average rating | ~4.0/5 Android, ~4.4/5 iOS | n/a (no app store) |
| Coverage | Strongest on interior rooms | Interior + exterior facade |
| Detection | Manual masking | AI auto-detection |
| Colour palette | Dulux shades only | Dulux UK + Farrow & Ball, plus any HEX |
| Sign-up | None | None |
Sources : Apple App Store and Google Play Store public listings, accessed 2026. Information may change after publication.
1 free HD render. No sign-up. No card.
How It Works
Three steps, all in your browser. No App Store queue, no install, no Apple ID prompt.
Open the page and upload
Visit FacadeColorizer in Safari, Chrome, Firefox or Samsung Internet. Nothing to install. Drop a daytime photo of your house front onto the page.
Pick any colour
Choose a real Dulux UK or Farrow & Ball shade, or paste any HEX from any swatch. Test one against another on the same photo.
Download or share
The AI returns an HD photorealistic preview in around 30 seconds. Save it, send it to your decorator, or compare variations side by side.
Why a browser tool beats the app
A flat AR overlay in an app that needs updating is not the same as AI that understands your house.
Nothing to install
A browser tab does not crash on the latest iOS, does not need a 200 MB update, and does not ask for storage permission. You just visit the page.
Texture Preservation
Brick, render, pebbledash, stone and painted masonry, the AI keeps the natural texture of your surfaces while applying the new colour on top.
Shadow Accuracy
No flat, unrealistic overlays. FacadeColorizer keeps natural shadows and depth for a truly photorealistic visualisation.
Your Actual House
Unlike tools that show a generic house model, FacadeColorizer works on your own photo, your actual home, your actual brick and render.
Two brands, one photo
Not locked into a single brand. Test a real Dulux UK shade against a Farrow & Ball shade, or any HEX colour you like, on the same house.
Instant Results
Get your photorealistic preview in around 30 seconds, no manual masking, no design skills needed. Works on any device.
Your photo, your ownership
You can use the free tier without an account, without giving us your name, your address or your phone number. The only thing we need is the photo you upload for rendering.
Your photo is used only to create your preview. We do not sell it, we do not share it with advertisers, and you keep full ownership of your image. Our full privacy notice and cookie policy are linked in the footer.
For details on how your data is processed, see our privacy notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything UK homeowners ask before switching from the app.
Is my photo private?
Yes. Your photo is used only to create your preview and is never sold. You keep full ownership of your image. For full details, read our privacy notice.
Is it really free?
Yes. You get 1 HD render plus 3 variations with no account, no card and no auto-charge. Paid plans are optional only if you want more renders later.
Why isn't the Dulux Visualiser app updating?
According to the iOS App Store listing, the Dulux Visualiser app's last update was April 2025, over 13 months ago at the time of writing. On the Google Play Store the average rating sits at around 4.0/5, with recurring crash reports through to January 2026. AkzoNobel has not announced a discontinuation, but the long update gap is the main reason UK users start looking for an alternative.
Can I use a paint visualiser without downloading an app?
Yes. FacadeColorizer runs entirely in your browser on iPhone, Android, iPad or laptop. There is nothing to install, no Apple ID or Google account required, and no app updates to chase.
Which paint brands are included?
FacadeColorizer ships with real Dulux UK shades (Chalk White, China White, Pure Brilliant White, Brave Ground, Denim Drift, Sapphire Salute) and Farrow & Ball shades (All White, Wimborne White, Pointing, Elephant's Breath, Down Pipe, Hague Blue). You can also paste any HEX code, so you can match a swatch from any other brand on the same photo.
Does FacadeColorizer work on iPhone and Android?
It works on any device with a modern browser : iPhone (Safari or Chrome), Android (Chrome, Samsung Internet, Firefox), iPad, Windows, macOS or Linux. No app store install needed.
Can I match a Dulux colour from a photo?
Yes. If you know the Dulux colour name, look up its HEX code on the Dulux website, then paste that HEX into FacadeColorizer. The AI will apply that exact tone to your home photo while preserving shadows and brick or render texture.
Does FacadeColorizer support exterior walls?
Yes, exterior facades are the core use case. We cover brick, render, pebbledash, stone, cladding and painted masonry, which is where the Dulux Visualiser app tends to struggle (its strongest feature is interior rooms).
Is the FacadeColorizer free version any good?
The free tier gives you 1 HD render plus 3 variations of the same photo, with no sign-up and no card. That is enough for most homeowners to compare a couple of shortlisted shades before ordering tester pots.
How accurate is AI paint visualisation in 2026?
Modern AI renders preserve shadows, texture and natural lighting far better than the flat AR overlays used by most brand apps. That said, monitor calibration and daylight still vary, so we recommend buying a tester pot before committing to the full job.
Will the Dulux Visualiser app be discontinued?
AkzoNobel has not announced any discontinuation. However, the iOS app has not been updated since April 2025 and the Android version carries an average rating of around 4.0/5, with users flagging Colour Finder crashes. If your priority is reliability, a browser-based tool like FacadeColorizer avoids the update-cycle risk altogether.
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Dulux® and Dulux Visualiser® are trademarks of AkzoNobel N.V. Farrow & Ball® is a trademark of Farrow & Ball Limited. FacadeColorizer is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or otherwise connected to AkzoNobel N.V. or Farrow & Ball Limited. References to the Dulux Visualiser are made for descriptive and comparative purposes only, in accordance with the UK Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008.
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