Comparison

PaintOut! vs Sunset Hills

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PaintOut!

Features
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*App Store "GAME OF THE DAY" in over 60 countries! *BitSummit 7 Spirits Official Selection! A unique mono-color art puzzle game! Relax with some piano, art, and puzzles! - Take an art break! - A unique mono-color puzzle game where you paint over art on the canvas. Aiming for minimalism may even lead to some deep and complex concepts! Enjoy the freedom to find your very own painting style. With simple and stylish graphics, wonderfully light piano sounds, and adorable voices, please enjoy this brand-new style of puzzles unlike anything else!

About

Sunset Hills

Embark on a poignant journey through a beautifully crafted world filled with colorful characters and adorable pups. Uncover a heartwarming story of war, friendship, and self-discovery through intriguing puzzles and character interactions. Piece together memories and solve mysteries to reveal the true purpose of the voyage.

Highlights
  • Intriguing narrative with character interactions
  • Beautifully rendered post-war world
  • Point-and-click puzzles
  • Investigate mysteries and solve crimes
  • Collect and use items
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Seven years after the war, author Nico boards a train, embarking on a captivating journey through countries and cities. Uncover a heartwarming yet poignant story of war, friendship, and self-discovery in a beautifully crafted world filled with colorful characters and adorable pups. 【A Narrative Rich in Story & Charm】 * Intriguing Story: Encounter fascinating characters, former comrades scarred by war, each carrying their own unique paths. Piece together tales from their memories and words, gradually revealing the true purpose of Nico's voyage. * A World of Whimsical Beauty: Immerse yourself in a lovingly-rendered world, showcasing a peaceful post-war setting with a captivating art style. Explore charming Victorian-era streets and interact with hundreds of adorable pups. Each is unique and will provide warmth. * Challenging Puzzles and Intrigue: Engage in a variety of point-and-click puzzles. Investigate mysteries, lend a helping hand, solve crimes, and even evade pursuers. Delve into Nico’s memories of the war, blurring the lines between past and present as the full story gradually unfolds. * Progressive Puzzle Solving: Gather clues, converse with characters, and investigate your environment. Find, combine, and use items to move forward. New challenges await you. 【Perfectly Crafted for Mobile】 * Designed with large, easy-to-read text and UI. * Experience intuitive touch controls. * Optimized to minimize battery and heat consumption. * Controller support.

Screenshots

PaintOut!4 screens
Sunset Hills4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sunset Hills at none against PaintOut!'s shown. Sunset Hills also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PaintOut! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Sunset Hills sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PaintOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, Sunset Hills every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PaintOut! versus Sunset Hills: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaintOut!Sunset Hills
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (187 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—61.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—187 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB1.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROCKET RYOKOCOTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

PaintOut!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sunset Hills

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing after clicking on things
  • Difficulty beating the spinning wheel puzzle

Requested features

3 requests
  • Hint button to help with puzzles
  • Fast travel map
  • More information on optional achievements

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PaintOut!

One-time2
  • Hint x 9$0.49
  • Ads Off$1.99
1 purchases

Sunset Hills

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$8.99

Questions

Is PaintOut! free?
PaintOut! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sunset Hills free?
Sunset Hills is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PaintOut! or Sunset Hills have ads?
PaintOut! shows ads; Sunset Hills does not.
Which is updated more often, PaintOut! or Sunset Hills?
PaintOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sunset Hills every 5 days. Most recently, PaintOut! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sunset Hills on November 7, 2026.

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