Comparison

ColorGrams vs Tangram Challenge

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

Head to head
About

ColorGrams

Engage with a vast collection of tangram puzzles, including over 100 classic challenges and an unlimited supply of user-generated content. Unleash your creativity by designing and sharing your own unique puzzles.

Highlights
  • Over 100 classic tangram puzzles
  • Unlimited user-created puzzles
  • Puzzle creation mode
  • Share custom puzzles
  • Rank user-created puzzles
Features
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ColorGrams is the best tangram puzzle app in the app store. There are countless fun puzzles to do, with literally unlimited content because you can create your own puzzles and share them for the world to play! All the standard Tangram shapes are there, but you're not restricted to the standard 7 pieces. Each puzzle is unique and fun and now's your chance to show off your artistic and puzzle making skills. There are three main components to this awesome game: 1. Puzzle Challenge - Take on over 100 classic and not-so-classic tangram puzzles. 2. User Created Puzzles - Try an unlimited amount of puzzles created by other players like you, and rank them by quality and difficulty. 3. Create - Make whatever you want with whichever pieces you want in the super fun Puzzle Creation mode and upload them for other players to try. If you pay to unlock Pro Mode, there is no limit to how many puzzles you can solve and create. If you notice any inappropriate content, please contact me on Twitter @CodyRMace

About

Tangram Challenge

Features
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Welcome to "Tangram Challenge: Master of Shapes," a captivating and mind-bending puzzle game that will put your spatial intelligence to the test! With two exciting modes, this game promises endless hours of brain-teasing fun. - Easy Mode: In the Easy Mode, you'll have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the art of tangram puzzles. This mode is perfect for beginners and casual players. The puzzles start with simple shapes and gradually become more intricate. Your goal is to arrange the provided pieces into a specific shape, which is often a recognizable object, animal, or symbol. As you progress through the levels, you'll learn to think in abstract geometrical terms and gain a strong foundation in tangram solving. - Expert Mode: Ready for a challenge that will truly test your mental acuity? Enter Expert Mode and experience tangram puzzles at their most complex. The pieces become more numerous and abstract, requiring a keen eye for detail and an advanced understanding of spatial relationships. Expert Mode is designed for puzzle enthusiasts and those seeking a real brain workout. You'll need to tap into your inner artist and think critically to solve these intricate puzzles. Are you ready to embark on this mesmerizing journey into the world of shapes and spatial logic? "Tangram Challenge: Master of Shapes" is the perfect game for both beginners and seasoned puzzle solvers. Test your skills, unlock your creativity, and see if you have what it takes to become the ultimate Tangram King Master!

Screenshots

ColorGrams4 screens
Tangram Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ColorGrams at none against Tangram Challenge's shown. ColorGrams also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. ColorGrams sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tangram Challenge sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ColorGrams ships an update every 10 days, Tangram Challenge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ColorGrams versus Tangram Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorGramsTangram Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCody MaceKrushna Sanghani

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ColorGrams

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Unlock Pro Mode$2.99
4 purchases

Tangram Challenge

One-time4
  • 100 Coins$1.99
  • 3000 Coins$3.99
  • 5000 Coins$5.99
Show 1 more
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is ColorGrams free?
ColorGrams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tangram Challenge free?
Tangram Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ColorGrams or Tangram Challenge have ads?
Tangram Challenge shows ads; ColorGrams does not.
Which is updated more often, ColorGrams or Tangram Challenge?
ColorGrams ships an update every 10 days, and Tangram Challenge every 2 months. Most recently, ColorGrams was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tangram Challenge on October 9, 2026.

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