Comparison

Smartivity Edge vs FSMBuddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smartivity Edge

This app transforms traditional coloring into an interactive learning experience for children. It uses augmented reality to bring children's creations to life in the exact colors they painted them, with added educational content and games.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D interactive features
  • Characters appear in painted colors
  • Interactive learning exercises per sheet
  • Capture AR character photos
  • Mascots guide learning adventures
  • Reinforces basic concepts through play
Features
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Download free Smartivity EDGE App to transform traditional coloring activity into a magical experience filled with interactive learning for children.Inspire wonder. Fuel curiosity. Be amazed. A pink lion, a purple gorilla, a yellow elephant… Give wings to your little one’s imagination. And watch their unique creations come to life in a jiffy. Learning has never been so much fun. Smartivity EDGE App brings coloring sheets to life, in the same colors that kids have painted them with. Smartivity EDGE App’s cutting edge image and texture recognition algorithm identifies the colors filled by your li’l one and displays their creations in dazzling details. The interactive features of the app are designed to introduce new concepts and reinforce familiar concepts in a fun and playful way. Each sheet comes with its own unique experience and learning. The attractive interface and unique learning exercises will encourage your child to complete them to discover the Augmented Reality wonders hidden in each sheet. HOW TO USE: COLOR the Smartivity EDGE coloring sheet. PLACE the coloring sheet on a flat surface. DOWNLOAD the free Smartivity EDGE app. PRESS the Play button. SELECT the coloring sheet on the app. HOLD the smartphone/tablet with camera facing the sheet. SCAN the colored sheet and match the corners of the sheet with the corners. ALIGN the corners of the coloring sheet with the corners on the app screen. WATCH the coloring sheet come to live in the same colors that have been filled in. TIPS: Please ensure that you are connected to the Internet while using the app. Use of pencil colors or crayons for best results. It ensures that each stroke and detail is rendered in the virtual model. Works best in ambient light to capture the true colors as that on the coloring sheet. Hold the camera in a steady and straight position, making sure that the it is just close enough to align the corners of the sheet with the corners in the camera feed. Allow the app a few seconds to recognize the page. FEATURES: The characters on the sheet are displayed in the exact same colors as painted by your child. Loaded with Augmented Reality enabled 3D interactive features. Each sheet comes with its own set of interactive, rich-media learning features. You can take pictures of the Augmented Reality characters rendered by the app by simply tapping on the screen. Smartivity mascots Jay and Ria take your child on an exciting learning adventure as they explain basic concepts, share facts and encourage your little one to interact with learning based games.

About

FSMBuddy

Features
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FSM Buddy is India's largest online platform that connects you to a community of Best and Most Qualified teachers who offer various online courses on singing, music and performing arts for kids and adults.

Screenshots

Smartivity Edge4 screens
FSMBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smartivity Edge at none against FSMBuddy's 10. Smartivity Edge also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FSMBuddy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Smartivity Edge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smartivity Edge versus FSMBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartivity EdgeFSMBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size327 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSmartivityFurtados High Music Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

Smartivity Edge

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

FSMBuddy

One-time10
  • Intermediate Solo (3 Months)$229.99
  • Advanced Solo (3 Months)$299.99
  • Intermediate Solo (6 Months)$449.99
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  • Beginner Solo (1 Year)$599.99
  • Advanced Solo (6 Months)$599.99
  • Intermediate Solo (1 Year)$899.99
  • Beginner Solo (2 Years)$999.99
  • Intermediate Solo (2 Years)$999.99
  • Advanced Solo (1 Year)$999.99
  • Advanced Solo (2 Years)$999.99

Questions

Is Smartivity Edge free?
Smartivity Edge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FSMBuddy free?
FSMBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smartivity Edge or FSMBuddy have ads?
Neither Smartivity Edge nor FSMBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartivity Edge or FSMBuddy?
Smartivity Edge ships an update monthly, and FSMBuddy monthly. Most recently, Smartivity Edge was updated on September 18, 2026 and FSMBuddy on October 2, 2026.

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