# Arty Mouse Colors vs Colorblocks World

The clearest difference is monetization model: Arty Mouse Colors at free with in-app purchases against Colorblocks World's subscription. Arty Mouse Colors also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Colorblocks World's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 43 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arty Mouse Colors sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Colorblocks World sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arty Mouse Colors holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colorblocks World has 159 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Arty Mouse Colors ships an update every 43 months, Colorblocks World every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arty Mouse Colors | Colorblocks World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arty-mouse-colors/id1333578293/reviews)** | [4.2 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorblocks-world/id1665913232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **159** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 61 MB | 711 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tap Tap Tales, SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/953158919) | [Blue-Zoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/938119031) |

## What reviewers say

### Arty Mouse Colors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arty-mouse-colors/id1333578293)

This animated app helps children aged 3-6 learn about colors through interactive activities. It focuses on identification, matching, mixing, and using colors to create pictures, while also developing motor skills.

**Highlights:** Interactive color activities, Color identification and mixing, Picture creation, Motor skill development, Mini play-again games, Available in 7 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy All | $0.99 | one-time |


### Colorblocks World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorblocks-world/id1665913232)

Embark on a vibrant adventure with beloved characters from a popular children's show. Engage in creative painting, explore the color wheel, and unlock rewards while learning about colors in a fun, interactive way. This app fosters early color recognition and self-expression.

**Highlights:** Creative Painting Game, Explore the Colour Wheel, Dress up characters, Unlock rewards, Learn color recognition, Watch show clips and songs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock All | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Child enjoys the app
- 👍 Clever app design
- 👍 Amazing for learning
- 👍 Fun activities
- 👍 App is super awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and doesn't work well
- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 🐛 Cannot access membership
- 🐛 Charged before trial ends
- 🐛 App crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot access membership after paying
- Mixing factory won't allow mixing white, black, or gray
- Charged on day one before trial ends
- Cannot access premium features
- Restore purchases pop-up is broken

**Requested features**

- Add season 3 characters
- Make creative coloring have light, dark, dull, and in-between colors
- Add color mixing to creative coloring
- Create a game to make your own Numberblock, Alphablock, or Colorblock
- Add red to the sorting express game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arty Mouse Colors free?

Arty Mouse Colors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Colorblocks World free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arty Mouse Colors or Colorblocks World?

Arty Mouse Colors is rated higher. Arty Mouse Colors averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Colorblocks World averages 4.2 from 159 ratings.

### Do Arty Mouse Colors or Colorblocks World have ads?

Arty Mouse Colors shows ads; Colorblocks World does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arty Mouse Colors or Colorblocks World?

Arty Mouse Colors ships an update every 43 months, and Colorblocks World every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arty Mouse Colors was updated on October 22, 2026 and Colorblocks World on October 21, 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.*