# Hello WaterColor

> Realistic watercolor painting simulator with fluid simulation and pencil tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Raysoft.co.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-watercolor/id539414526 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Raysoft.co](https://appshunter.io/developer/433279490)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 83 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 75 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean
- Released: 2013-04-30
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-watercolor/id539414526/reviews.md

## What is Hello WaterColor?

Hello WaterColor is a realistic watercolor painter. It is a good painting tool for kids to learn how to paint water color.
 
Watercolor is a drawing method using water-soluble pigments.  Based on fluid simulation technology, Hello Watercolor simulates blending and spreading behaviors of pigments. This feature makes it possible to express techniques such as “wet-in-wet”, “wet-in-dry”, “dry brush”, and “dry on wet”.
 
Pencils are also supported. You can draw an initial sketch with the pencil tools then apply watercolor brushes on it.
 
Full version provides watercolor brushes with 32 color * three sizes, 32 color pencils and 6 types of erasers

Features
- Realistic Water color brushes
- Pencils
- Dry button to dry water on the paper
- Free Coloring Books
- IAP items : Full version, Watercolor painting book #1, Watercolor painting book #2

## Key features

- Realistic watercolor brushes
- Pencil sketching support
- Fluid simulation for pigment blending
- Support for watercolor techniques
- Free coloring books
- Drying tool

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| water.fullversion | $0.99 | one-time |
| water_ibook1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| water_ibook2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| water_cbook123 | $0.99 | one-time |
| water_cbook4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| water_cbook5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| water_cbook6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| water_cbook7 | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Hello WaterColor?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Good watercolor effect
- ✨ Convenient for sketches
- 🖌️ Blends colors softly
- 💡 Useful for artists
- 🌟 Great for lettering
- 🎨 Can import own sketches
- 🖼️ Good for mock-ups
- 🎨 Realistic watercolor feel

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashing
- 🐛 App closes unexpectedly
- 🐛 Work is lost after crashing
- 🗑️ Limited color selection
- 🗑️ Colors don't mix well
- 📉 Poor quality/unfinished look
- 📱 Freezes up phone
- 👎 Not recommended for older children/adults
- 🚫 Pictures advertised no longer available
- 💸 Paid for features removed
- 🚫 No zoom feature
- 🚫 No canvas size adjustment
- 🚫 No brush thickness adjustment
- 🚫 Limited brush types
- 🚫 Pixelated and jagged edges
- 📢 Obnoxious noise
- 👎 Interface is clunky
- 👎 No undo feature
- 👎 No instructions
- 👎 No color mixer
- 👎 Looks like a children's coloring book
- 👎 Interface looks dated

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App closes and won't reopen
- Save icon closes the app
- Clicking on new closes the app
- App crashes often
- App freezes up phone
- App quits constantly
- App closes and work is lost
- App crashes when going to shop
- App freezes when choosing preview
- App keeps crashing and not saving
- App closes on me and erases all my work
- App closes out of the app fully if I go off screen with pen
- App crashes a few times
- App stops and work is lost
- Keeps kicking me out of the app
- App stops and all work is gone
- Kicks me out when I paint
- App crashes and deleting some of the work
- App has latched onto my screen in the apps utility and I can't get it off
- Still broken after update

**Most requested features**

- Add zoom feature
- Add blending tool
- More colors
- Better shading and quality pencils
- Add glitter
- More pencils and pens
- Add fan brush
- Add tutorial
- Add layers
- Ability to import images
- Fix jagged edges
- Fix noise

## Recent user reviews (10 of 72)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-watercolor/id539414526/reviews.md

### 1/5 — To hello watercolour

*2026-05-23, version 1.32*

This app I didn’t wanna pay night night since we’re just a piece of garbage for your app screw this app

### 5/5 — Awesome!!!

*2023-10-12, version 1.32*

Quick sketches for watercolors study! Great app that the artists should have… thx to the app!

### 5/5 — Must have app!

*2023-07-25*

Simple and very useful for watercolor sketches!!!!!

### 5/5 — Awesome app!!!

*2023-07-12*

So simple, and convenient for watercolor study and sketches!!! Thx a lot✨

### 4/5 — Best and simple!

*2023-06-29*

Iove this app so much for quick watercolors study.  Thx!

### 1/5 — Closes App

*2023-06-27, version 1.32*

I paid for this app. It closes often and will not reopen, i have removed and reinstalled, still doesn’t work properly.  I also can’t save my work in progress, the save icon closes the app, so does clicking on new. It’s only .99 but very disappointing!

### 1/5 — Bought Twice, Twice it won’t reopen

*2023-03-24, version 1.32*

Useless, have fun then it crashes and won’t reopen, tried to remove and reload but took Full colour selection away and went back to free basic! Ugh! Don’t get caught.

### 1/5 — Not impressed

*2021-11-14, version 1.32*

The range of colours is not anywhere near enough and they don't mix well either. The  Colouring sheets are quite simple and I would not recommend this app for an older child/adult.

### 5/5 — Good

*2021-09-17, version 1.32*

Fantastic brilliant first time I have worked with this it’s fabulous

### 1/5 — Will freeze up your phone

*2021-08-09, version 1.32*

Terrible app that will freeze up your phone and almost looks unfinished

## Frequently asked questions about Hello WaterColor

### What is Hello WaterColor?

Hello WaterColor is a digital painting application that simulates the realistic behavior of watercolor paints. It uses fluid simulation technology to mimic how pigments blend and spread on paper, allowing users to practice various watercolor techniques.

### What are the key features of Hello WaterColor?

Key features include realistic watercolor brushes, pencil tools for sketching, a 'dry' button to dry paint, and free coloring books. The full version offers a wider selection of brushes, colors, and erasers.

### How much does Hello WaterColor cost?

The app is free to download and use with some features available. Additional content, such as the full version, and specific watercolor painting books, can be purchased through in-app purchases.

### Can I use Hello WaterColor for sketching before painting?

Yes, the app supports pencil tools, allowing you to create an initial sketch with a pencil before applying watercolor brushes. This combination helps in planning and executing your artwork.

### What watercolor techniques can I learn with this app?

The app's fluid simulation technology enables you to practice techniques like 'wet-in-wet', 'wet-in-dry', 'dry brush', and 'dry on wet' by accurately simulating pigment blending and spreading behaviors.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.32 — 2017-08-25

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- iOS 10 support
- Apple Pencil support

### 1.31 — 2015-07-02

- optimization for iPad air and iPad mini retina

### 1.30 — 2014-01-17

- optimization for iPad air and iPad mini retina

### 1.20 — 2013-11-25

- support iOS7 devices
- fix some bugs

### 1.1 — 2013-05-07

- App Rate system bug fixed
- Images in Shop modified

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All apps by Raysoft.co: https://appshunter.io/developer/433279490

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