# April - Oil Painting by Number — Color with swipes, not taps.

> Swipe-based color by number painting app with unlockable content and premium features. (iPhone/iPad app by Crimson Pine Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/april-oil-painting-by-number/id1360270159 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Crimson Pine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/979888652)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 27,386 App Store ratings · 920 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 355 MB
- Languages: British English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2018-05-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/april-oil-painting-by-number/id1360270159/reviews.md

## What is April?

Color by number app that is completely unique - color with swipes instead of taps. You are unlocking more paintings while leveling up, and we’re not hiding any tiny spots to color from you (no magnifying glass needed!). It is all you would want out of a paint by number app and more!

Besides making your painting realistic, April Coloring provides you with top-notch handcrafted free content and overall premium app quality, to help you become a more relaxed and creative person. To make sure that April Coloring brings you realistic experience and relaxation, we focused on user experience, simplicity and great community around the app!

WHY USE APRIL

● We know you appreciate coloring activities and probably you are using plenty of other coloring apps. What we wanted to excite you with is a completely unique approach towards the way coloring feels. Just download the app and check it out yourself!
● We want to make things easier for you. Just tap on the palette and you will find the right spot instantly. You may also tap on any spot on the main coloring board and you will highlight all required fields to paint the color number needed.
● Almost all content is free - unlockable while gathering more coloring experience (stars) and leveling up or collecting coins. This makes the whole experience a lot more fun!
● There is a daily content posted within the app - make sure you claim it regularly - otherwise past dailies are available only for users which subscribed!
● If you subscribe you will receive plenty of goodies - exclusive content, access to past dailies and all ads will be removed. On top you will support our team as we’re not treating April Coloring as a one-off but a long term project to innovate the coloring evergreen! 
● April Coloring is highly optimized for Apple Pencil. Check all the features that you can benefit from - including pressure and angle sensitivity / double tapping and more!

People all over the world are already enjoying our unique way of coloring  – with over 1 000 000 paintings painted each month! Join them!

If you see anything we can improve, please, let us know! New reviews and support emails are really helpful to make our app better and smarter! Contact us via april@crimsonpine.com

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SUBSCRIPTION INFO
By subscribing, ​you get unlimited access to all premium (marked with diamond) and locked (marked with padlock) paintings.

GOOD TO KNOW
● You can subscribe to a monthly plan (starting at $9.99, billed once a month). Availability and pricing of subscription plans may vary.
● The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account when you confirm the purchase.
● The subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original plan unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
● Free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the trial period. From that point onwards, subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
● You can cancel the subscription or the free trial anytime via the subscription setting through your iTunes account (go to your device settings and tap iTunes & App Store > Apple ID > View Apple ID > enter the password > Subscriptions > Assembly > Cancel Subscription button at the bottom). Do it at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. Learn more: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098
● Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases an April subscription.

Terms of Service: http://www.aprilcoloringapp.com/terms-of-service/
Privacy Policy: http://www.aprilcoloringapp.com/privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Color with swipes, not taps
- Unlockable paintings through leveling
- No hidden tiny spots
- Daily content updates
- Apple Pencil optimization
- Highlighting of required fields

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Premium | $89.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Stack of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pile of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pile of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Small Stack of Coins SALE | $1.49 | one-time |
| Large Pile of Coins SALE | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of April?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful and diverse artwork
- 🖌️ Satisfying swiping motion for coloring
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and therapeutic experience
- 👨‍🎨 Impressive representation of different cultures and skin tones

**Cons**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Limited access to content without subscription
- 🕰️ Slow progression and level-up system
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching between pictures
- Coloring sections not registering properly
- Ads not closing or loading correctly
- Progress not saving after completing paintings

**Most requested features**

- Ability to choose color palettes for landscapes
- Option to upload and color personal photos
- Separate gallery for completed paintings
- Landscape mode support
- Faster leveling system or more free content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 920)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/april-oil-painting-by-number/id1360270159/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Buggy Crashy Hard to Navigate

*2026-08-24, version 3.56.1*

I don’t know what executive thought making you watch a 30 second ad every 2 minutes counts as “anti-stress”and getting rid of them is worth $15 a month. This app used to actually be worth downloading- wish I had never updated. Loyally watched the daily ad for several years but this new ad push is pushing me away. The ability to search for albums should have been added ages ago.

### 5/5 — Lost finished pictures

*2026-08-21, version 3.56.1*

I reached level 46 but where I went to play the next day all the finished pictures up to level 46 has been wiped clean so I have to start again but I’m on level 46 when logged in.

### 1/5 — Just keeps crashing

*2026-07-30, version 3.56.1*

Wtf

### 5/5 — LOVE IT

*2026-07-29, version 3.56.1*

this game is so different from other colouring games so instead of tapping, you swipe and that makes it alot more interactive. also your team is great at fixing problems quickly! i love this game

### 1/5 — Ugh

*2026-07-27, version 3.56.1*

ETA #2

Developer: I am a retired software tester. I know how to troubleshoot. This is a continuing problem (multiple times today!). Perhaps you have just overloaded your app with ridiculous, nonsensical bloat instead of fixing the problems. As a PAYING user (your ads are monstrous enough that I will pay to eliminate them) who likes the app well enough WHEN IT WORKS, I wish you would just fix it. Maybe you should have humans do it instead of relying on AI.

ETA: 

Newest update is garbage. Cannot finish a “painting” without a lockup and terrible glitching that involves frozen and jittering images, over and over and over. Seriously, WTAF!
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The constant popups demanding a rating got you this review. Installed on a new phone, and boom! Constant popups. I’ve been using this for several years, and every update makes it worse and more tedious, and now harassment. Here’s your rating and review so hopefully it’ll stop the popups.

### 5/5 — The best

*2026-07-26, version 3.56.1*

This is the best game for all ages

### 1/5 — Colorized

*2026-07-23, version 3.56.1*

I liked the game more when the paintings were blank.

### 4/5 — :)

*2026-07-18, version 3.56.0*

There is a few to many ads but other than that the app is pretty good

### 1/5 — Greedy developers!

*2026-07-08, version 3.53.1*

I like this app, but there are far too many long ads. I did used to pay for ad-free when it was £8 per month, which I thought was expensive, and then they put it up to £14 per month!! For a colouring app! Absolute greed ruined the app for me and I have since moved to another.

### 4/5 — glitch

*2026-07-02, version 3.53.1*

i usually love this app however i’ve noticed that it has been freezing up every minute ish and causes my entire phone to stop. i have to wait for a while before it works again and so on. sometimes i’ll have to turn my phone off and even then it doesn’t work. please fix this issue because i love the game!

## Frequently asked questions about April

### What is April - Oil Painting by Number?

April is a unique color-by-number application that allows users to paint using intuitive swipes instead of traditional taps. It offers a relaxing and creative experience with a variety of unlockable paintings and handcrafted content.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app's standout feature is its swipe-to-color mechanic, making the painting process more fluid. It also includes a leveling system to unlock new paintings, daily content updates, and optimization for Apple Pencil with features like pressure and angle sensitivity.

### How much does April - Oil Painting by Number cost?

The app offers a significant amount of free content, unlockable through gameplay. For unlimited access to all premium and locked paintings, and to remove ads, users can subscribe to a monthly plan. Pricing may vary.

### Is this app compatible with Apple Pencil?

Yes, the app is highly optimized for Apple Pencil. It supports features like pressure and angle sensitivity, as well as double-tapping, to enhance the drawing experience for users with an Apple Pencil.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for anyone who enjoys coloring activities and is looking for a fresh, more engaging way to experience color-by-number. It's ideal for those seeking relaxation, a creative outlet, or a fun hobby.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.56.1 — 2026-07-21

Fix for claiming daily art

### 3.56.0 — 2026-07-14

UX improvements

### 3.53.1 — 2026-04-20

Added suggested friends matching in Friends tab.

### 3.52.0 — 2026-02-03

Reduced memory usage.

### 3.51.1 — 2026-01-18

Reduced memory usage.

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