# Switchy Sides vs Masking Print

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Masking Print at none against Switchy Sides's 1. Masking Print also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (8.6K vs 61). Switchy Sides's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (61% vs 40%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Switchy Sides sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Masking Print asks for nothing beyond the download.

Masking Print holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Masking Print has 8.6K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Switchy Sides's written reviews are positive against 40% of Masking Print's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Switchy Sides ships an update every 5 weeks, Masking Print monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Switchy Sides | Masking Print |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchy-sides/id1124073720/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masking-print/id1534983936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **8.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.3% of reviews** | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 59 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [tastypill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022434729) | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) |

## What reviewers say

### Switchy Sides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchy-sides/id1124073720)

Test your reflexes and accuracy in this fast-paced avoidance game. Tap to switch sides and dodge obstacles, collecting stars to unlock new characters. With challenging levels and an endless mode, you might find yourself hopelessly addicted.

**Highlights:** Tap to switch sides, Avoid obstacles, Collect stars, Unlock special characters, 52 challenging levels, Endless play mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Masking Print

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masking-print/id1534983936)

Engage in a unique coloring puzzle experience by combining frames and ink to reveal intricate images. Decorate and sell your custom-designed T-shirts and other apparel with a variety of tools and patterns.

**Highlights:** Coloring puzzles with frames and ink, Design T-shirts, bags, and uniforms, Variety of painting tools, Multiple difficulty levels, Create and sell original apparel

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Good for spatial relationships and problem-solving
- 🤩 Enjoyable time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads, disrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Levels start repeating after a certain point
- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to open or launch the app
- Issues with level progression and unlocks

**Requested features**

- More level variety and designs
- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Ability to unlock new tools and media
- Introduce coins/currency to buy items


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Switchy Sides free?

Switchy Sides is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Masking Print free?

Masking Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Switchy Sides or Masking Print?

Masking Print is rated higher. Switchy Sides averages 4.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Masking Print averages 4.7 from 8.6K ratings.

### Do Switchy Sides or Masking Print have ads?

Masking Print shows ads; Switchy Sides does not.

### Which is updated more often, Switchy Sides or Masking Print?

Switchy Sides ships an update every 5 weeks, and Masking Print monthly. Most recently, Switchy Sides was updated on September 18, 2026 and Masking Print on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*