# Paint by Number Coloring Game vs Spring Sort

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Paint by Number Coloring Game at 406K against Spring Sort's 13. Paint by Number Coloring Game also leads on chart position (#43 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paint by Number Coloring Game sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Spring Sort sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Paint by Number Coloring Game against 4.8 for Spring Sort. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paint by Number Coloring Game has 406K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Paint by Number Coloring Game ships an update every 11 days, Spring Sort every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paint by Number Coloring Game | Spring Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (406K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-by-number-coloring-game/id1420058690/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-sort/id1619911183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **406K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 89.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 205 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oakever Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658671470) | [MARGALA GAMES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618386566) |

## What reviewers say

### Paint by Number Coloring Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-by-number-coloring-game/id1420058690)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Board, #93 Top Grossing · Board, #170 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a global coloring and puzzle game with millions of users. Explore over 30,000 artworks from top artists across diverse categories. Relax and unleash your creativity by simply following the numbers to create beautiful masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Thousands of artworks, Diverse categories, Easy-to-follow number coloring, Picture book stories, Collection events, Relaxing and immersive experience

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PBN Plus Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Paint By Number Coloring Book | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PBN Plus Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| PaintByNumber Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| PaintByNumber Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Gem Gift Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints Package2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Gift Pack2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Gift Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and relaxing
- 🔓 Plenty of free content
- 👍 Diverse range of pictures
- 🤩 Addictive and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small details hard to see
- 🛑 Excessive ads
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🚫 Lack of diversity in character representation

**Reported bugs**

- Pictures reverting to incomplete state after finishing
- Ads causing screen to go black and app to freeze
- Inability to access completed pictures after update
- Zooming and panning issues making it hard to color
- Inconsistent performance across device types

**Requested features**

- Search function to find specific pictures
- More ethnic diversity in character designs
- Ability to save/download completed pictures
- Option to adjust color palette and line thickness
- Expand categories beyond just coloring (e.g. drawing tools)


### Spring Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-sort/id1619911183)

Engage in a relaxing and addictive puzzle experience by sorting colorful slinkies into their correct stacks. Swipe, slide, and match to complete challenging levels and sharpen your strategic thinking. Enjoy smooth animations and satisfying ASMR-style sounds.

**Highlights:** Color sorting gameplay, Satisfying animations, Challenging puzzle levels, Strategic slinky matching, ASMR-style sound effects, Multiple stacks for strategy

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Slinky Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paint by Number Coloring Game free?

Paint by Number Coloring Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spring Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paint by Number Coloring Game or Spring Sort?

Spring Sort is rated higher. Paint by Number Coloring Game averages 4.7 out of 5 from 406K ratings, while Spring Sort averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Paint by Number Coloring Game or Spring Sort have ads?

Both Paint by Number Coloring Game and Spring Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paint by Number Coloring Game or Spring Sort?

Paint by Number Coloring Game ships an update every 11 days, and Spring Sort every 2 weeks. Most recently, Paint by Number Coloring Game was updated on October 31, 2026 and Spring Sort on October 24, 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.*