# ColorMe vs Paint by Number Coloring Game

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Paint by Number Coloring Game at 404K against ColorMe's 2.4K. Paint by Number Coloring Game also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (90% vs 77%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ColorMe sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Paint by Number Coloring Game sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paint by Number Coloring Game holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paint by Number Coloring Game has 404K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of ColorMe's written reviews are positive against 90% of Paint by Number Coloring Game's.

ColorMe ships an update every 3 weeks, Paint by Number Coloring Game every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColorMe | Paint by Number Coloring Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorme-coloring-book/id1211197430/reviews) | **[4.7 (404K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-by-number-coloring-game/id1420058690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | **404K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#45** |
| Size | 237 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dot to Dot s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324577403) | [Oakever Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658671470) |

## What reviewers say

### ColorMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorme-coloring-book/id1211197430)

An adult coloring book app designed for peace and serenity. Explore intricate patterns, mandalas, and detailed illustrations to unwind and channel your inner artist. Offers a soothing sanctuary for stress relief and mindfulness through creative expression.

**Highlights:** Intricate patterns and detailed illustrations, Calming mandalas, Vast spectrum of colors, Intuitive painting interface, Stress relief and mindfulness tool, Digital canvas for artistic expression

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium | $59.99 | per year |
| 30 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 240 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 450 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 900 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2400 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🎨 Fun coloring experience
- 🕰️ Relaxing and time-consuming
- 📚 Varied selection of pictures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🎨 Limited color palette for free users
- 🔒 Difficult to unlock premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Premium purchase issues
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- More free coloring pages
- Ability to upload and color own photos
- Reduced ads for free users
- Cheaper premium subscription option


### Paint by Number Coloring Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-by-number-coloring-game/id1420058690)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Board, #108 Top Grossing · Board, #162 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a global coloring and puzzle game with millions of users. Explore over 30,000 artworks from top artists across diverse categories. Relax and unleash your creativity by simply following the numbers to create beautiful masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Thousands of artworks, Diverse categories, Easy-to-follow number coloring, Picture book stories, Collection events, Relaxing and immersive experience

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PBN Plus Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Paint By Number Coloring Book | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PBN Plus Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| PaintByNumber Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| PaintByNumber Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Gem Gift Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints Package2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Gift Pack2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Gift Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and relaxing
- 🔓 Plenty of free content
- 👍 Diverse range of pictures
- 🤩 Addictive and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small details hard to see
- 🛑 Excessive ads
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🚫 Lack of diversity in character representation

**Reported bugs**

- Pictures reverting to incomplete state after finishing
- Ads causing screen to go black and app to freeze
- Inability to access completed pictures after update
- Zooming and panning issues making it hard to color
- Inconsistent performance across device types

**Requested features**

- Search function to find specific pictures
- More ethnic diversity in character designs
- Ability to save/download completed pictures
- Option to adjust color palette and line thickness
- Expand categories beyond just coloring (e.g. drawing tools)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColorMe free?

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

### Is Paint by Number Coloring Game free?

Paint by Number Coloring Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ColorMe or Paint by Number Coloring Game?

Paint by Number Coloring Game is rated higher. ColorMe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Paint by Number Coloring Game averages 4.7 from 404K ratings.

### Do ColorMe or Paint by Number Coloring Game have ads?

Both ColorMe and Paint by Number Coloring Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ColorMe or Paint by Number Coloring Game?

ColorMe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Paint by Number Coloring Game every 10 days. Most recently, ColorMe was updated on September 18, 2026 and Paint by Number Coloring Game on September 24, 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.*