# Dazzly vs Barkcode

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barkcode at 100% against Dazzly's 56%. Barkcode also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Dazzly's advantage is ratings volume (274K vs 1) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dazzly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Barkcode asks for nothing beyond the download.

Barkcode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dazzly has 274K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Dazzly's written reviews are positive against 100% of Barkcode's.

Dazzly ships an update every 2 weeks, Barkcode daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dazzly | Barkcode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (274K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazzly-color-by-number-game/id1318233975/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barkcode/id6761770233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **274K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 325 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GEODE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003169113) | [Razwan Mohammad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867486237) |

## What reviewers say

### Dazzly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazzly-color-by-number-game/id1318233975)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #163 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Unwind with a digital coloring book that uses gems instead of paint. Match numbers to create dazzling diamond art, from animals to mandalas. Enjoy a vast library of images and daily updates, with premium options for more content and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Thousands of diamond art pictures to color, Daily new images, Family-friendly anti-stress designs, Use art as wallpapers, Share creations on social media, Discover and use your birthstone

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dazzly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Dazzly Premium – Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Dazzly Premium – Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Dazzly Premium – Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Hints - Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Precious Mandalas | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dazzly Stories Jewelry Collection 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dazzly Stories – Jewelry Collection | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hints - Collector's Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautiful, realistic gems
- 🎨 Variety of pictures to color
- 🎉 Satisfying coloring experience
- 🌟 Calming and relaxing
- 👍 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Incomplete pictures not saving properly
- Ads get stuck/don't load properly

**Requested features**

- Allow sorting/filtering of gems
- Add more free picture options
- Improve ad experience
- Offer one-time purchase option
- Fix incomplete/unfinished pictures


### Barkcode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barkcode/id6761770233)

This app uses your pet's body language and sounds to create playful, personality-driven interpretations of their mood. It offers different "personality lenses" to customize how your pet's actions are translated, and allows you to record and share these fun interpretations.

**Highlights:** Real-time pet mood interpretation, Body pose and sound analysis, Customizable personality lenses, Confidence-aware feedback, Record and share pet moments, On-device analysis for privacy

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dazzly free?

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

### Is Barkcode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dazzly or Barkcode?

Barkcode is rated higher. Dazzly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 274K ratings, while Barkcode averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dazzly or Barkcode have ads?

Dazzly shows ads; Barkcode does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dazzly or Barkcode?

Dazzly ships an update every 2 weeks, and Barkcode daily. Most recently, Dazzly was updated on November 6, 2026 and Barkcode on October 31, 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.*