# Color Challenge App vs Pixie Color

The clearest difference is rating: Pixie Color at 4.8 against Color Challenge App's 3.9. Pixie Color also leads on ratings volume (4.6K vs 15) and review sentiment (69% vs 56%). Color Challenge App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Challenge App sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Pixie Color sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixie Color holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixie Color has 4.6K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Color Challenge App's written reviews are positive against 69% of Pixie Color's.

Color Challenge App ships an update every 8 days, Pixie Color every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Challenge App | Pixie Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-challenge-app/id1449955387/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixie-color/id6738037152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 49 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [M3 Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449955386) | [EFUN PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779020809) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Challenge App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-challenge-app/id1449955387)

Engage in daily coloring contests designed for adults. Create and submit your artwork for community voting, and have a chance to win in-app prizes. Explore various artistic tools to enhance your creations.

**Highlights:** Daily coloring contests, Artwork submission for voting, Vote on community artwork, In-app prizes, Artistic tools and effects, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Pixie Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixie-color/id6738037152)

Engage in a relaxing paint-by-number experience with a vast collection of captivating artwork. Easily create stunning masterpieces by following numbered sections and customizing with various colors and effects. New images are added weekly to keep your creative journey fresh.

**Highlights:** Vast collection of paint-by-number artwork, Relaxing and de-stressing gameplay, Simple tap-to-color mechanics, Customizable colors and effects, New images added weekly

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| 10 Coloring Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Coloring Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coloring Hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coloring Hints | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Challenge App free?

Color Challenge App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixie Color free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Challenge App or Pixie Color?

Pixie Color is rated higher. Color Challenge App averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Pixie Color averages 4.8 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Color Challenge App or Pixie Color have ads?

Pixie Color shows ads; Color Challenge App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Color Challenge App or Pixie Color?

Color Challenge App ships an update every 8 days, and Pixie Color every 3 weeks. Most recently, Color Challenge App was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pixie Color on October 22, 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.*