# Colorize! vs Mathematica Original

The clearest difference is rating: Mathematica Original at 5.0 against Colorize!'s 4.0. Mathematica Original also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Colorize!'s advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colorize! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Mathematica Original asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mathematica Original holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colorize! has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Colorize! ships an update every 2 months, Mathematica Original weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colorize! | Mathematica Original |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorize-animals/id1241760443/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathematica-original/id6743127573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KiwisApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/425453316) | [Colby Ryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801534194) |

## What reviewers say

### Colorize!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorize-animals/id1241760443)

This app offers a digital coloring book experience with a variety of animal drawings for all ages. It provides tools to develop creativity and relax, with features suitable for both young children and adults. Enjoy coloring at home or on the go.

**Highlights:** Animal coloring pages, Help mode for reproduction, Paint pot for easy filling, Variable pencil size, Zoom for precision, Eyedropper color selection, Stickers for decoration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Mathematica Original

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathematica-original/id6743127573)

Engage in a brain-training game that enhances math skills through fun, interactive puzzles. Suitable for all levels, from casual learners to math enthusiasts and children practicing basic arithmetic.

**Highlights:** Interactive number puzzles, Varying difficulty levels, Speed and accuracy challenges, Win/loss tracking, Suitable for children's arithmetic practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colorize! free?

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

### Is Mathematica Original free?

Mathematica Original is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Colorize! or Mathematica Original?

Mathematica Original is rated higher. Colorize! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Mathematica Original averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Colorize! or Mathematica Original have ads?

Colorize! shows ads; Mathematica Original does not.

### Which is updated more often, Colorize! or Mathematica Original?

Colorize! ships an update every 2 months, and Mathematica Original weekly. Most recently, Colorize! was updated on October 3, 2026 and Mathematica Original on October 1, 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.*