Coloring Journal - ColorBuddy

Coloring Journal - ColorBuddy

Track Books and Finished Pages

18 ratings
5 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
March 24, 2026
Updated
November 4, 2026

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Catalog your physical coloring books, track finished pages, and monitor your progress. Connect with other colorists, share your work, and even color together remotely. Features include ISBN scanning, page notes, and custom sorting.

✓Catalog coloring books via ISBN scan or manual entry
✓Photograph and track finished pages with notes and ratings
✓Monitor book progress with visual indicators
✓Sort and filter library by various criteria
✓Connect with and follow other colorists
✓Participate in collaborative coloring sessions
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What's New in Coloring Journal

3.10.3

November 4, 2026

Sharper images across ColorBuddy, from the feed to full-screen zoom. Performance and stability improvements. Thanks for coloring with us!

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

ColorBuddy Pro Yearly

Unlimited Storage. Support Solo Devs.

$24.991 Year
7 Days trial
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User reviews

Useless unless you subscribe

You have to pay/subscribe to add any books or pages. im so tired of subscriptions when it should be a one time fee

Response from developer

Hi, due to being a social app with data backups ColorBuddy has monthly running costs, as well as developer time costs. We did not want ads in-app, and we have tried to make the subscription as cheap as possible. So sorry you are not pleased with this.

Color Buddy Has Finally Helped Me Inventory My Coloring Book Collection!

I’ve been collecting coloring books for about 12 years, and I had never actually inventoried my collection until I started using Color Buddy. I’m currently up to 377 books, and this app has been a lifesaver.
I’m using it right now to prepare for the Mid-Year Coloring Update Tag, and it has given me information about my collection that I simply never had before.
I can scan and catalog my coloring books, upload my completed pages, and see useful statistics about my collection. I can see which books have the highest percentage of completed pages, which makes it much easier to decide where to look when I want to finish another page. I can also see patterns in my collection, including my favorite artists/authors and themes.
After 12 years of collecting, having actual data about my coloring habits is surprisingly useful. Instead of looking at 377 books and thinking, “Where do I even start?”, I can actually see what I’ve been coloring and make decisions based on my own collection.
I’m still working my way through the inventory, but Color Buddy has already become something I use regularly, and I find myself recommending it to other colorists all the time.
If you have a large coloring-book collection and have never actually tracked it, this app is absolutely worth checking out. 📚🎨
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for your very lovely review. We are so glad you are enjoying our app 🫶 We will continue working to improve ColorBuddy ☺️

Potential

I really loved this app till i found out it requires a subscription for more than 20 pages unfortunately not worth it just to track my coloring

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you have enjoyed the app so far, and I'm sorry that the payment model isn't for you.

Good app but need subscription

As I soon as I started using it it said I think something like only 10 books 20 pages I’m not sure if that’s per book or in total but it’s such a shame you have to pay because it’s such a good idea but I’m not going to pay to be able to log by stuff digitally but good app x

Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback, we understand the subscription may not be the right fit for everyone. It helps cover the ongoing costs of running and improving the app, and we appreciate you giving it a try.

Just amazing

This app is amazing for colorists. I love being able to organize all my books and track how many pages I’ve finished. Uploading my completed pages and seeing everything in one place makes me feel so much more motivated. It’s such a thoughtful and well-made app.

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the kind words! 🫶

FAQ

What is Coloring Journal?

Coloring Journal is an app designed to help you catalog your physical coloring books, track your finished pages, and monitor your progress. It allows you to add books by scanning ISBNs or typing them in, and you can photograph each finished page with notes and ratings.

How do I add books to Coloring Journal?

You can add books to Coloring Journal by scanning their ISBN barcode, searching for them by title, or manually typing in the book details. The Pro version is required for adding books.

Can I track my progress on each book?

Yes, Coloring Journal shows progress on every book with a bar and a percentage on each cover. This feature is part of the Pro subscription.

Does Coloring Journal have ads?

No, Coloring Journal does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use for basic cataloging, with advanced features available through a subscription.

What are the subscription options for Coloring Journal?

Coloring Journal offers a subscription called ColorBuddy Pro, with monthly and yearly plans. Both plans include a 7-day free trial. The monthly plan is $2.99/month and the yearly plan is $24.99/year.

Can I connect with other colorists on Coloring Journal?

Yes, you can follow other colorists, view their public collections and finished pages, and like their work. Other users can also follow you and view your collection.

What is 'Buddy Colors' in Coloring Journal?

Buddy Colors allows you to color the same book with friends remotely. You can pick a book, set a due date, and share an invite code. Everyone reveals their finished pages together when the round ends.

What is the age rating for Coloring Journal?

Coloring Journal has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the social features and the potential for user-generated content within the app.