# 123 Color HD, Premium Edition, for Kids Ages 3-8 — user reviews > 70 indexed App Store user reviews of 123 Color HD, Premium Edition, for Kids Ages 3 by Steve Glinberg, rated 3.20/5 from 15 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/123-color-hd-premium-edition-for-kids-ages-3-8/id421646053/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/123-color-hd-premium-edition-for-kids-ages-3-8/id421646053.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 7 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 6 ## Newest reviews (14 of 70) ### 1/5 — Does not working do not wast your money *2019-10-15, version 2.6* Does not working. Please refund my money ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2019-07-17, version 2.6* After downloading the game it would allow me to purchase the colouring books however when trying to access them I was told I had no colouring books. Disappointed. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2019-07-14, version 2.6* Paid $6.99 and nothing on it is working. Waste of money ### 1/5 — Awful *2018-12-17, version 2.6* Just bought this app and have been totally unable to use it. Not user friendly and will not rotate on the ipad. Have not been able to get a single picture for the children to draw. Not intuitive. Very disappointed with this and it cost 3.99!! Waste of time and money. ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money must update *2018-02-13* We loved 123 color and were upset when we couldn’t use it with the latest iPad update. So, we purchased the premium version still in the App Store and it is not usable. Terrible update and should be removed from the App Store. Anyone know how to get a refund? ### 1/5 — Broken app *2018-01-16, version 2.6* On my new iPad Pro 10 inch, latest iOS, only shows 1/3 of screen and even that is sideways. This app is broken. Tried to use support option in app but since screen is incomplete there was no send button will paste here instead. Fix the app! I already owned this and then the newest iOS updates broke the app. You never fixed it. Instead I had to,pay again for this version. Which is broken . Type your message here: This app does not work properly on my iPad. 1/3 of screen is missing and it runs sideways. First app I have that does not work. --------------------------- The following diagnostic information will provide important context for your feedback and assist with reproducing and fixing any problems you may be encountering: App Name: 123 Color Premium App Version: 2.6 (Build 21266) iOS Device: iPad7,4 iOS Version: 11.2.2 Language: en_US Time Zone: America/New_York Install Identifier: 8DBC74A2-42B4-494B-BF9A-64F6ACB4696C Tony Torres ### 1/5 — Too limiting *2014-03-29* Kids used to be able to color what they wanted, when they wanted (which is what you expect from a paid app with no in app purchases- to receive a fully unlocked version). Now the pages are locked and they need to color pages they don't want to in order to open the ones they do which at 150 stars per group at an earning rate of 3 stars per page completed that will take a stupid amount of time. Completely ridiculous. Update: still no change despite unhappy customers. We will not make any future purchases from this developer. ### 1/5 — Used to be great. Now horrible. *2014-01-17* This was my kids' favorite app and I used to recommend it to all our friends.. With the new update, they can no longer get to their favorite coloring pages without "earning" stars for repeatedly coloring the few pages available until they do it well enough (however THAT is determined) to earn more stars to "buy" more coloring books. This is incredibly disappointing, since it is a $3 app and it is essentially useless now. We got the Premium version of the app specifically because all the color books were available at all times, without in-app purchases or stupid hoops to jump through. ### 1/5 — Still a shell of its former glory *2013-10-13, version 21265* See previous review for explicit details. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2013-09-14* Crashes as soon as i open it..... Pretend my one star is a no star ### 1/5 — Used to love this but no longer *2013-09-14, version 21265* Paid for this and my son enjoyed the variety of games but now there are very few available pictures without buying more. Everything that says "new" costs. Wish I'd never bought it. ### 3/5 — Latest update ruined this once great app *2013-08-24, version 21263* What were the devs thinking when they put out the latest update? This used to be great for the little ones but for some reason they've made it far less configurable than it used to be, as well as more daunting for youngsters. Firstly, you used to be able to choose which colouring books were shown, what sounds were used etc etc, but they seem to have completely hamstrung any customisation. Unnecessary. Please revert. Possibly more importantly, the number of choices of colours at the bottom of the colouring page has been made needlessly too large, with up to and over 30 colours in most cases, which means endless scrolling about to find the correct colour. Even with the auto scroll turned on the bottom colour palette is whizzing about all over the place for no reason at all. There is too little difference between the colours. Colours for the users of this app should be vibrant and distinct, not seemingly endless minor variations. Please please bring back the customisation options, and include in those options a more limited colour palette (screen width max), and the ability to choose the sounds and colouring books shown. It's nice to change the books about every now and then to show the kids some variety. There's been some change for change sake here, and most of it is not welcome or helpful. This used to be the best colouring app on the store, now I'm inclined to look elsewhere. ### 1/5 — Terrible now. We used to love old version. *2013-08-01* I just want to be able to unlock or buy all the coloring pages. My 2 & 4 year old loved the older version of this app, but now have to "earn" each new book. It is not user friendly at all with the changes made. It was a favorite app, but now with the newer version it is a LEAST favorite. So sad. It shouldn't be this hard to just let the kids pick a page to color. ### 1/5 — Too many updates *2013-07-25, version 21263* This app updates about every two weeks. Doesn't seem to change. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — We have to update it *2024-04-23* It is really a bummer that we can not use this any more because my kids love coloring ### 1/5 — App does not work *2022-09-30, version 2.6* App does not work. Money back please ### 1/5 — This app does not work *2021-04-13, version 2.6* Cannot do anything in this app. Money back please. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2021-03-02, version 2.6* Please give me my money back. This product is not of merchantable quality and as such breaks UK law. ### 1/5 — Sorry to say, this isn’t what I expected *2021-02-05, version 2.6* The first thing I wanted was an app which didn’t require me to have to pay more money almost every time my daughter used it. This app requires in-app purchases almost from the start. The second thing I wanted was an app in English. This is not in English in spite of it listing English as one of its languages. This app is in American. It seems that this developer is ignorant of the world beyond his own country, believing that his American language is acceptable as English. I am trying to teach my daughter how to spell correctly, this app might have helped, but it really doesn’t (colour). ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2020-11-15, version 2.6* Paid for the app and unable to get any drawings as the app is broken. You can redeem the stars for drawings but you don’t get access to those drawings, restarting the app gives the stars back but still can get the drawings. Tried for a refund and apple declined it. Total waste of money rubbish app, rubbish developer and rubbish apple support ### 1/5 — Scam *2020-10-25, version 2.6* The app doesn’t work. Will make a complaint to apple and try to get my money back. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2020-10-19, version 2.6* Can’t get it to do anything!? ### 1/5 — Absolutely the crappest app *2020-07-15, version 2.6* I am sooo cranky. I just paid for premium and the app does not work! Can’t redeem anything to be able to draw one thing! Scam! I demand my money back ASAP! ### 1/5 — Don't download SCAM *2020-03-25, version 2.6* I downloaded full version, App charges money, but there is nothing to colour. There is kind of option to connect to AppStore to download games but AppStore opens but there is no content available, i tried two different regions same behaviour, reported to apple to refund money ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Please update *2025-03-08* Can you please update the app so we can finally play it again ### 5/5 — Best for teaching colors, letters, and numbers *2018-07-18* This app has kept my kids attention better than any other app. It’s taught them all their letters, numbers, and colors. I’d say that this has been one of my favorite kid’s apps. ### 5/5 — My kids LOVE this app! *2014-07-26* Hands down the best app on our iPad, according to my kids. They won't stop playing. I'm pleased that it teaches and also lets them be creative. ### 5/5 — WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *2013-10-20, version 21265* I LOVE THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!This the best game on the Ipad.If you don't like this,you have to be a crazed alien from outer space.I am 8 and I especially like the version where you do it yourself.Wonderful graphics,brilliant pictures in fantastic detail! In the game there is NOTHING that costs you real money.I want to give it infinity stars!!GET IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ### 5/5 — The best *2013-08-20* While the new star system can be a tad confusing it does instill a hard work will pay off mentality. It certainly isn't a bad thing. That said, this is by far one of the more creative, content rich, quick, responsive drawing apps in the App Store. I've come across somewhat of an input lag in other drawing apps and its non-existent here. It's very responsive to your touch. My kids love it and like I said earlier there is a ton of content here to keep your kids engaged. Highly recommend. Lastly the devs are quick to respond to any questions or issues. Highly recommend this polished app. ### 5/5 — Excellent App *2013-07-19, version 21262* My daughter loves this app. She is 10 yrs but has autism. There are are good number of colouring pages and three ways to colour the pictures, by number, by letter or freehand. Hopefully the picture library will continue to grow. App support is fantastic and the developer is very helpful. Highly recommend this app. ### 5/5 — Lovely colouring app *2013-07-10, version 21262* My son adores this app, the feature that makes it easy for young children to colour without going over the lines is a huge confidence booster and the selection of colouring images is nicely varied, with plenty for boys to enjoy. I find it fires his imagination as well as giving him confidence with colour. The previous update did contain an error that removed some books, but the developer was very quick to resolve the issue with this most recent update and the app seems better than ever, the new parental unlock facility is great, highly recommended app for children aged 2-8 ### 5/5 — Great app. *2013-07-01, version 21261* This is a great app. My kids love it. The artwork and the app are really well done. ### 5/5 — Great coloring app. Helps kids learn numbers and letters *2013-07-01* My daughter, who just turned three, loves this app. She returns to it over and over. We are raising her to be multi-lingual, and the ability to easily switch languages is a great feature. She also loves the music and is thrilled when she finishes a picture and gets the positive feedback. This most recent version had a couple of technical glitches, but the developer has been very responsive in correcting the issues and listening to feedback. I emailed via the support link included in the app's settings menu and had a response back in lightning time. That kind of personal attention is almost unheard of in the app world. ### 5/5 — Wonderful support *2013-06-28* My 7 year old and my 5 year old have both been playing this app for nearly two straight years. They absolutely love it. I emailed the author when the last update made coloring books disappear temporarily, and within seconds I received a response explaining the problem and how to fix it. They even offered to walk me through fixing it on the phone. Support was downright amazing. I wish all app companies cared about their customers as much as this one does. And the new coloring books added have my kids smiling ear-to-ear. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*