# Tutorials for Illustrator vs Colored Dots

The clearest difference is rating: Colored Dots at 5.0 against Tutorials for Illustrator's 4.1. Colored Dots also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Tutorials for Illustrator's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and review sentiment (77% vs 65%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tutorials for Illustrator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Colored Dots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Colored Dots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tutorials for Illustrator has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Tutorials for Illustrator's written reviews are positive against 65% of Colored Dots's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tutorials for Illustrator | Colored Dots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tutorials-for-illustrator/id1005557436/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-dots-by-ukids/id1044534100/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 65.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 283 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [发展 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/597216743) | [北京优趣时光文化科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441493798) |

## What reviewers say

### Tutorials for Illustrator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tutorials-for-illustrator/id1005557436)

Learn Illustrator features through interactive exercises that mimic real software use. This app offers a fun, step-by-step approach to mastering design techniques, going beyond passive video or text tutorials. It includes an inspector mode with 10 hours of video content for comprehensive learning.

**Highlights:** Interactive learning exercises, Mimics real software gestures, Step-by-step guidance, Jargon-free advice, Inspector mode with video tutorials, Covers core and advanced techniques

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter 8 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 9 | $3.99 | one-time |
| All tutorials of all chapters | $5.99 | one-time |


### Colored Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-dots-by-ukids/id1044534100)

This interactive story app for young children explores the world of colors and their connections to nature, geography, and daily life. It aims to spark curiosity, develop logical thinking, and foster emotional intelligence through engaging visuals and gameplay.

**Highlights:** Interactive color cognition story, Explores color relationships with nature and life, Develops intelligence and emotions, Fresh and vivid images, Enhances curiosity and logical thinking, Includes color vision detection charts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tutorials for Illustrator free?

Tutorials for Illustrator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Colored Dots free?

Colored Dots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tutorials for Illustrator or Colored Dots?

Colored Dots is rated higher. Tutorials for Illustrator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Colored Dots averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tutorials for Illustrator or Colored Dots have ads?

Tutorials for Illustrator shows ads; Colored Dots does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tutorials for Illustrator or Colored Dots?

Tutorials for Illustrator ships an update every 2 months, and Colored Dots every 2 months. Most recently, Tutorials for Illustrator was updated on September 27, 2026 and Colored Dots on August 15, 2026.

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