# Colors! Lite — user reviews

> 155 indexed App Store user reviews of Colors! Lite by Collecting Smiles AB, rated 4.60/5 from 17 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colors-lite/id290752347/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colors-lite/id290752347.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 14 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 0

## What do users think of Colors! Lite?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Intuitive and simple drawing interface
- 🖼️ Amazing gallery with playback feature to watch artwork creation
- 💰 Free lite version available
- 🌈 Excellent color wheel for easy color selection
- 📱 Works well on multiple platforms (iPhone, iPad, 3DS, DS)
- 🎬 Stroke-by-stroke playback of paintings is innovative
- 👥 Great community of aspiring artists
- 🔄 Zoom in/out functionality for detailed work
- ⚡ No ads in free version
- 🎯 Pressure sensitivity on DS version

**Cons**

- 💸 Full version is expensive ($4.99-$5.00)
- 🚫 Cannot save drawings in lite version
- 🚫 Cannot upload to gallery in lite version
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 App closes unexpectedly when switching apps
- ❌ No eraser tool in lite version
- ❌ Missing layers feature in lite version
- 🔐 Cannot login to gallery in lite version
- 📱 Finger control lacks precision compared to stylus
- ⚠️ Undo function sometimes corrupts entire drawing
- ⚠️ Playback doesn't always complete properly
- ⚠️ Drawing alignment issues that cannot be fixed
- ⚠️ Gallery examples are from DS version, not iPhone
- 🔌 Less intuitive on iPhone than on DS/3DS

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during loading
- Cannot connect to gallery servers
- Drawings disappear when exiting and re-entering app
- Playback shows invisible lines or incomplete drawings
- Undo function corrupts entire artwork
- Finger input registers in wrong location on screen
- Playback flips screen orientation
- Gallery navigation resets to first image when exiting
- App incompatible with older iOS versions (3.0 requirement)
- Occasional crashes when drawing
- Drawing doesn't appear on screen while creating

**Most requested features**

- Save functionality in lite version (at least 2-3 drawings)
- Built-in eraser tool
- Layers support
- Lower price for full version ($1.99-$2.99 suggested)
- Auto-save when exiting app
- Ability to import photos from camera roll
- Comment feature on gallery paintings
- Search button for gallery
- Cross-device purchase compatibility
- Undo/redo buttons
- Brush customization with tilt control for both opacity and thickness
- Pressure sensitivity on iPhone/iPad
- Ability to view gallery without full version purchase
- Promotional sales or free events

## Newest reviews (15 of 155)

### 3/5 — Pretty alright

*2026-03-28*

It’s good but I don’t like that the things that I NEED are put behind a paywall [I don’t have any money] :(

### 4/5 — Was good while it lasted

*2025-05-29*

No longer functions, but i miss it for the nostalgia nonetheless

### 4/5 — Uma pena não ter suporte a Apple Pencil sensível a pressão.

*2021-10-25*

Espero que um dia atualizem o app pra dar suporte a isso.

### 2/5 — I’m sure it’s great but

*2019-06-10*

I’m sure this app is great but you have to pay for layers so as soon as I found that out I had to say no

### 4/5 — How!?!

*2018-08-10*

I really really like the game I’m just confused like how do you open the eye drop control it say to press down on something but I don’t understand- other wise this game is great I love this game so yup

### 3/5 — Cant connect to gallery

*2018-05-08*

Is it intentional or is it a problem with your servers?
I would like to know.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2018-01-23*

I love this app and used to spend a lot of time on the 3DS version. I would like to buy the complete version but could you please make it compatible with the stylus Wacom - Intuos Creative 2 ?

### 4/5 — Would love if I bought from one device, for it to be free on others.

*2015-01-05, version 2.0.1*

I have this app on the Playstation Vita. Bought it for 8 bucks. 
While I do love it, I would be happier if I could get it here for free.

### 5/5 — Набрела на это приложения благодаря Google

*2014-11-23*

Very good! Люблю очень рисовать. А другие прекрасные рисунки других мастеров по рисованию на айфонах. Вдохновляют меня и дают силы двигаться дальше.
Very Good!

### 5/5 — Круть

*2014-10-29*

Супер пупер

### 5/5 — Klasse

*2014-09-27*

Dieses Spiel ist ganz cool

### 4/5 — Can you get the full version on iPhone?

*2014-07-03, version 2.0.1*

I enjoy this app, but would like to purchase the full version. I only see people using it on 3DS. Can I purchase the full version on iPhone? Thanks.

### 5/5 — Colors is nice.

*2014-06-20, version 2.0.1*

To all who are saying you can't log in: OBVIOUSLY BECAUSE ITS LITE!! ARE YOU BLIND? To all who say it is expensive: ITS MORE MONEY ON THE 3DS!! So overall this is good, I recommend the full version if you are going to use it to upload or save lots of paintings.

### 4/5 — Love it

*2014-06-17*

I love it although the 3ds versions better

### 2/5 — We can't login

*2014-02-09*

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## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — レイヤー機能が

*2023-06-08*

無料版からなくなりました…（ ;  ; ）

### 1/5 — :(

*2020-10-02, version 2.2*

Esta padre pero solo me deja hacer 2 dibujo y ya

### 1/5 — 無料版を購入しようとしている人は見て

*2020-07-12*

僕は垢は持っているのでログインすると、有料のを購入してみたいなのが表示されます。そして、絵を書けますが、チュートリアル？で詰まってしまいます。英語が得意な方は良いですが、得意では無い人はやめたほうがいいです。使えるペンも無料版は限られているので有料をおすすめします

### 1/5 — ログイン

*2014-03-15*

ログインできないのですが…

### 1/5 — Um

*2014-02-08, version 2.0.1*

I can't log in. Much better on the 3ds.

### 1/5 — GARBAGE

*2013-08-28, version 2.0.1*

You have to pay for the full version to do pretty much anything. YOU CAN'T EVEN SIGN INTO THE FREAKING GALLERY. Collecting Smiles can go lick a cow!

### 1/5 — No funciona

*2013-07-10, version 2.0*

Lamentablente la app se cierra a los pocos segundos de abrirla

### 1/5 — Просто ужас

*2013-06-25*

Просто ужасно, даже не работает, сразуже вылетает

### 1/5 — Please fix it!

*2013-06-08, version 2.0*

It's. Kicks me out

### 1/5 — アップデート後…

*2013-05-25*

全く起動しなくなりました。
メモリ開放しても起動しません。
iPhone4Sです。

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — I can't draw

*2018-02-17*

I give five stars is really good app but I can't draw every time I draw it didn't show up can fix this or not thank you :D

### 5/5 — Simplicity is strength

*2018-01-18*

I found this originally on nds lite. Basic and to the point. For market penetration I recommend the full version at $2.99 and going $0.99 on sale price. I use it mainly to help younglings write (ie ABC). It saves on paper. And I can always save. Awesome.

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2016-10-15*

I love drawing and this app is amazing!

### 5/5 — This program rocks on the 3ds!

*2016-02-09*

Honestly I love this program! I use it on my 3ds all the time and from my experience, using it on the 3ds is the easiest way. If you ever are going to buy the full version and have a 3ds, buy it on the 3ds because it is worth it. It's a little more money to spend but in the wnd you'll find it easier like trust me

### 5/5 — broken playback

*2016-01-17*

I like this app a lot but some times the playback doesn't work like I will press play on a painting and the cursor would just be drawing out invisible lines and you can't see the painting being drawn.

### 5/5 — Escrito por Kathia

*2015-07-27, version 2.2*

ESTO ESTÁ GENIAL NO LO PUEDEN RESISITER!!!! PORQUE PUEDES ASER DIBUJOS GENIALES DESCARGERON y digo verdaaaad es ibcreible descargelo es gratis y gracias por escucharme!!! ;)

### 5/5 — A classic

*2015-05-14*

This is a very capable painting app that's been around for a long time, so you know it's likely to stick around in the future! Plus, it has a great community of aspiring artists and the ability to play back their paintings to see exactly how they did it!

### 5/5 — Lo mejor

*2015-02-26, version 2.0.1*

Simple pero compleja una muy buena aplicación para realizar dibujos

### 5/5 — Шикарно

*2015-02-12*

Это приложение,идущее на 1iPad самое классное,поскольку все приложения такого типа в основном на iOS 1.6 или 1.7

### 5/5 — Colors!

*2015-01-30, version 2.0.1*

Its a really fun app!

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