# Color by Number vs Coloring Magic

The clearest difference is rating: Color by Number at 4.6 against Coloring Magic's 4.0. Color by Number also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 74%) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 629). Coloring Magic's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color by Number sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Coloring Magic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color by Number holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color by Number has 4.7K ratings behind it against 629, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Color by Number's written reviews are positive against 74% of Coloring Magic's.

Color by Number ships an update every 3 weeks, Coloring Magic every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color by Number | Coloring Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-by-number/id1435567912/reviews)** | [4.0 (629 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coloring-magic/id1556584566/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 629 |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 74.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Samodurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/581596139) | [凌雁 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506449304) |

## What reviewers say

### Color by Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-by-number/id1435567912)

Unleash your creativity with a relaxing pixel art coloring experience. Fill in numbered sections to transform blank canvases into vibrant 2D masterpieces. Enjoy daily updates and an endless supply of images to color.

**Highlights:** Pixel art coloring, Infinite number of pixels, 2D creations, Daily updates, No ads (with subscription), More pictures (with subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Ability to create own pixel art
- 🚀 Double-tap feature to fill in large areas
- 👍 Calming music and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many locked/paid content
- 🐛 Occasional freezing/lagging issues
- 🔒 Ads can be disruptive
- 🐛 Difficulty finding specific pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches when creating own pixel art
- Inconsistent color highlighting

**Requested features**

- Option to hide completed pictures
- Categorization of pictures (animals, landscapes, etc.)
- More free content to unlock


### Coloring Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coloring-magic/id1556584566)

This app offers a digital coloring experience with various art themes and coloring styles like watercolor and oil painting. It features a DIY mode to use your own colors and special effects, making it a relaxing way to create art.

**Highlights:** Color by number gameplay, Multiple art themes (princess, animals, mandala), Various coloring styles (watercolor, oil, GIF), DIY mode with own colors, Sparkling effects, Hints and oil bucket tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP  monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| VIP yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Get 100 stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 10 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 20 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Get 50 hints | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Variety of coloring options
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable experience
- 💡 Ability to customize colors
- 🎨 Detailed and high-quality artwork

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs that prevent coloring
- 🔍 Limited color palette and skin tone options
- 🤔 Inappropriate content for young users

**Reported bugs**

- Coloring areas becoming inaccessible or disappearing
- Ads freezing the app and preventing user interaction
- Purchased content not syncing or restoring properly

**Requested features**

- Add more diverse and inclusive artwork
- Improve ad placement and reduce frequency
- Implement a search function to find specific images
- Fix glitches and stability issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color by Number free?

Color by Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Coloring Magic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color by Number or Coloring Magic?

Color by Number is rated higher. Color by Number averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Coloring Magic averages 4.0 from 629 ratings.

### Do Color by Number or Coloring Magic have ads?

Both Color by Number and Coloring Magic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color by Number or Coloring Magic?

Color by Number ships an update every 3 weeks, and Coloring Magic every 9 days. Most recently, Color by Number was updated on November 11, 2026 and Coloring Magic on November 3, 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.*