# ColorSelf vs Colorify

The clearest difference is monetization model: ColorSelf at free with in-app purchases against Colorify's subscription. ColorSelf also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Colorify's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 137) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ColorSelf sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Colorify sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Colorify holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colorify has 9.2K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of ColorSelf's written reviews are positive against 28% of Colorify's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ColorSelf ships an update fortnightly, Colorify every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColorSelf | Colorify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorself/id1214654899/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorify-coloring-book-maker/id6748826167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 137 | **9.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 27.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#178** |
| Size | 6 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cristian Cendon Marquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/945484328) | [YOYA MOBILE TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821841645) |

## What reviewers say

### ColorSelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorself/id1214654899)

Transform your photos into vibrant coloring pages. This free app offers a fun and therapeutic coloring experience for all ages, allowing you to color existing images or new photos with various tools.

**Highlights:** Color your own photos, Free coloring book therapy, Easy tap-to-color functionality, Multiple brush and color options, Upload custom drawings, Suitable for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Palette I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lima | $0.99 | one-time |
| Apricot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nut | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kiwi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Surf | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pop Art II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orchid | $0.99 | one-time |
| Everest | $0.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM | $1.99 | one-time |


### Colorify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorify-coloring-book-maker/id6748826167)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Transform any photo into a printable coloring page with AI. Create line drawings, pixel art, or sketches from your favorite images, perfect for both children and adults. Turn memories into unique artistic masterpieces for coloring or printing.

**Highlights:** AI photo to sketch conversion, Create Color by Number pages, Simple, Detailed, or Pixel Art styles, Add doodles and artistic effects, Draw, paint, or print anytime, Safe and ad-free (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock for unlimited usage | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro+ Access Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Try Colorify Pro+ | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Access Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Subscribe Colorify | $39.99 | per year |
| Get 50 credits instantly | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 150 credits instantly | $19.99 | one-time |
| Get 500 credits instantly | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Subscription issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Waste of money

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription page keeps appearing
- App freezes or stops working
- Coloring pages not rendering properly

**Requested features**

- Fix subscription and login issues
- Improve user experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColorSelf free?

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

### Is Colorify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ColorSelf or Colorify?

Colorify is rated higher. ColorSelf averages 4.4 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Colorify averages 4.6 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do ColorSelf or Colorify have ads?

Colorify shows ads; ColorSelf does not.

### Which is updated more often, ColorSelf or Colorify?

ColorSelf ships an update fortnightly, and Colorify every 5 days. Most recently, ColorSelf was updated on November 2, 2026 and Colorify on November 4, 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.*