# Ink Lore: Color by story — Discover stories through art

> Discover stories through art (iPhone/iPad app by Florian Schoeler.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ink-lore-color-by-story/id6758403364 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Florian Schoeler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069417778)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 68 MB
- Languages: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German and 15 more
- Released: 2026-04-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ink-lore-color-by-story/id6758403364/reviews.md

## What is Ink Lore?

Every painting has a secret. Can you reveal the truth?

Welcome to Ink Lore, a unique blend of relaxing color-by-number game play and immersive narrative discovery. Here, you aren’t just filling in colors. You are an art restorer, breathing life back into forgotten works and uncovering the mysteries hidden beneath layers of time and dust.

RELAXING ARTISTRY, COMPELLING MYSTERY
Escape the stress of the day and enter a world where creativity meets investigation. Each piece of art you restore is a chapter in a larger story. As you meticulously complete vibrant landscapes and intricate portraits, you’ll find anomalies, hidden symbols, and cryptic clues that challenge everything you know about art history.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE INK LORE:
* Story-Driven Puzzles: Experience a new kind of color-by-number. Completing artwork isn't the end, it's the key to advancing a gripping narrative.
* The Ultimate Zen Experience: Enjoy a low-pressure environment with soothing visuals and a therapeutic pace designed for mindfulness and relaxation.
* A Journey of Discovery: Hunt for hidden details and solve environmental puzzles that reveal the secrets of the masters.
* Diverse Artwork: Restore beautiful paintings across a variety of artistic styles and periods.
* Episodic Adventures: Immerse yourself in different story arcs, each with its own world, cast of characters, and historical enigmas to solve.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE COLORING BOOK
If you are a fan of cozy games, detective stories, or simply love the satisfaction of finishing a piece of art, Ink Lore offers a thoughtful and rewarding experience. Whether you have a few minutes to unwind or want to lose yourself in an epic quest, the canvas is yours to complete.

Pick up your brush. Solve the mystery. Restore the legacy.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $44.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Story 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Story 2 | $3.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-06-01

Solving the puzzle just got easier and more fun:
- The color palette auto-selects when only one color is in view, and hides swatches for pieces behind the palette bar.
- Color number labels sit more accurately inside their shapes.

There's a new overview for all the available in-app purchases — tap the menu in the top right.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-12

This new update includes an entire new story about Renaissance secrets and sacred geometry.

### 1.0 — 2026-04-14

No release notes.

## More apps by Florian Schoeler

- [Shoptimizer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoptimizer/id1069417779)
- [ToDoQ - One Todo at a Time](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todoq-one-todo-at-a-time/id1539120850)

All apps by Florian Schoeler: https://appshunter.io/developer/1069417778

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