# Live Coloring vs Bluey

The clearest difference is rating: Bluey at 4.3 against Live Coloring's 3.3. Bluey also leads on ratings volume (1.1M vs 15) and chart position (#56 vs unranked). Live Coloring's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Coloring sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Bluey sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bluey holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluey has 1.1M ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Live Coloring's written reviews are positive against 58% of Bluey's.

Live Coloring ships an update monthly, Bluey every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Coloring | Bluey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-coloring/id1137561104/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluey-lets-play/id1669091583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **1.1M** |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#56** |
| Size | 110 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Live Animations Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/737930152) | [Budge Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/390712652) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Coloring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-coloring/id1137561104)

Bring children's coloring pages to life with augmented reality. Simply print a page, have a child color it, and then use the app to watch their creation animate before their eyes. It's a magical way to engage kids and entertain the whole family.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality animation, Printable coloring pages, Interactive character animation, Family entertainment, Child engagement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Christmas Collection 2017 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Professions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monsters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mr. Crock and Leo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ninja Friends | $0.99 | one-time |
| Princess | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitty and Doggy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Steel Guard | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sea Friends | $1.99 | one-time |


### Bluey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluey-lets-play/id1669091583)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #106 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Explore, imagine, and create within a virtual playset inspired by a beloved children's show. Engage in imaginative play, re-create favorite moments, and enjoy interactive activities like coloring and games. Designed for young children to foster creativity and fun.

**Highlights:** Explore Bluey's house and surroundings, Engage in imaginative storytelling, Create and interact with virtual objects, Play various mini-games and activities, Coloring pages with favorite characters

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| One Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Captures the show perfectly
- 🎨 Detailed and immersive environments
- 🕹️ Fun interactive elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive monthly subscription
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🤖 Lack of character interactions and animations

**Reported bugs**

- Locked content not unlocking after subscription
- Ads still visible even with paid subscription

**Requested features**

- More free characters and locations
- Ability to switch between day and night
- More mini-games and interactive activities
- Option to purchase content outright instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Coloring free?

Live Coloring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bluey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live Coloring or Bluey?

Bluey is rated higher. Live Coloring averages 3.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Bluey averages 4.3 from 1.1M ratings.

### Do Live Coloring or Bluey have ads?

Neither Live Coloring nor Bluey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Coloring or Bluey?

Live Coloring ships an update monthly, and Bluey every 3 weeks. Most recently, Live Coloring was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bluey on November 9, 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.*