Comparison

Phomemo vs Coloring Maker

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

Head to head
About

Phomemo

This app enables users to print photos, tasks, and documents wirelessly from their mobile devices. It offers creative customization options, task organization tools with templates, and efficient document printing for various models. It's designed for on-the-go convenience and enhanced learning.

Highlights
  • Wireless photo printing
  • Task list organization with templates
  • Document printing for work and study
  • Creative content customization
  • Portable and on-the-go printing
  • Supports multiple printer models
Features
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This is a feature-rich and user-friendly app, thoughtfully designed for multiple models including T02, M02, M08F, M832, and more, to meet your diverse printing needs anytime, anywhere. Whether it's recording life’s little moments, preserving precious memories, or organizing tasks for work and study, Phomemo makes it all easy and fun. Phomemo is not just a printer but a caring companion, accompanying you through every important moment and adding more joy and convenience to your life. [Creative Fun] Customize your content freely, letting every word, every photo, and every QR code carry your story. Phomemo, with its clear and precise printing quality, helps you preserve these special moments. [Task Organization] Use Phomemo to print your to-do list, not only to stay organized but also to set cheerful and enjoyable goals for yourself. With a variety of templates, each task becomes a little delight in your life. [Portability] Whether you're at the office, at home, or enjoying the outdoors, Phomemo offers you a convenient printing experience anytime. It's not just a tool, but your on-the-go companion, ready to meet your creative needs wherever you are. [Documents] For models like M08F/M832, Phomemo provides an efficient and convenient document printing solution. Whether it's work contracts or important personal documents, Phomemo gives you control when you need it, providing peace of mind. [Learning] Phomemo is not only a study aid but also a handy tool for improving learning efficiency. Printing corrected homework or flashcards helps you better manage study materials, making each step of learning easier and more enjoyable. Phomemo APP is free to download. We also offer VIP services available for purchase and subscription within the APP, accessible to most countries and regions worldwide. [Subscription Services] 1. Phomemo Pro (Annual Subscription), Phomemo Pro (Monthly Subscription) 2. Phomemo Pro+ (Annual Subscription), Phomemo Pro+ (Monthly Subscription) [Subscription Prices] 1. Phomemo Pro (Annual: $32.99), Phomemo Pro (Monthly: $8.99) 2. Phomemo Pro+ (Annual: $36.99), Phomemo Pro+ (Monthly: $12.99) [Payment] After user confirms purchase and payment, it will be charged to their iTunes account. [Renewal] The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration. Upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription cycle. To cancel renewal, please manually disable the auto-renewal function in iTunes / Apple ID settings management at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Term of Use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Coloring Maker

Transform photos into custom coloring books. Create outlines from images or draw your own, then color them with various tools. Save, share, and even create custom stamps for a personalized coloring experience.

Highlights
  • Create coloring books from photos
  • Draw custom outlines
  • Edit and fine-tune outlines
  • Color with various tools
  • Create custom stamps
  • Save and share creations
  • Child lock function
Features
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"Coloring Maker" is an app that allows you to create your own coloring book. Just take a picture of your favorite illustration with the camera, and you can immediately start coloring. ======================== Features of Coloring Maker ======================== * Simple coloring book app without subscription or membership registration * The feature is that you can make your own coloring book * Creating a coloring book is as easy as scanning images taken with a camera or downloaded. * You can give the coloring book made only with black lines to children and friends and have them play. * You can play by stamping on the coloring book * You can also make your own stamps. * You can save and share your coloring book ======================== Coloring Maker is recommended for these people! ======================== * I want to use a coloring book app that I can play immediately without subscribing or registering as a member * I want to play with my favorite picture as a coloring book * I want to enjoy coloring while talking with parents and children and friends * I want my child to color with the picture I drew * I want to concentrate on coloring without thinking * I want to make a line drawing of an illustration ======================== Coloring Maker Features ======================== [Creating a coloring book] * You can create outlines for coloring books from images taken with the camera or downloaded. * You can fine-tune the captured outline (adjust the density of the line and the strength of the transparency) * You can edit the captured outline (add with a pen, erase with an eraser) * You can create a coloring book by drawing the outline yourself, not from the image. * There are 50 levels of pen thickness that can be used for coloring books * Contours can be re-edited at any time * Can save images with outlines only (PNG format) * Up to 100 coloring books can be created (9 or more, advertisement viewing is required) * The coloring book can be deleted at any time [Coloring book play] * You can paint and decorate the coloring book you made with the following tools * Pen (100 colors, 5 levels of thickness) * Pattern (3x types, 5 levels of thickness) * Stamps (3 sizes, you can add your own) * You can save the completed coloring book image. * Share to SNS, email, etc. [Stamp making, play] * You can make a stamp that can be pressed from the top of the coloring book. * You can create stamps that can be used in [Coloring book play] in the same way as coloring books * You can import outlines from images even when creating stamps [Others] * There is a child lock function * Prevent children from accidentally deleting or sharing coloring books * BGM, sound can be turned ON/OFF * You can undo the coloring operation. * The screen can be enlarged/reduced when creating coloring books and playing. Terms of Use: https://mozkzki.github.io/apps/nurie_maker/terms_and_conditions/english Privacy Policy: https://mozkzki.github.io/apps/nurie_maker/privacy_policy/english

Screenshots

Phomemo4 screens
Coloring Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coloring Maker at none against Phomemo's 45. Coloring Maker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Phomemo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. Phomemo sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Coloring Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Coloring Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phomemo has 6.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phomemo ships an update every 10 days, Coloring Maker weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Phomemo versus Coloring Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhomemoColoring Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#60 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size300 MB230 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPHOMEMO PTE. LTD.Yutaka Kato

Customer experience

Phomemo

All ratings6,535 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews2,163 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.7%

Coloring Maker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Phomemo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Connectivity issues with certain printer models
  • Printing problems like QR codes, lines, and blurry output
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Inconsistent performance across devices and operating systems

Requested features

7 requests
  • More font and design options
  • Ability to edit text and change font size/style
  • Improved photo printing quality and color support
  • Better integration with other apps and services
  • Landscape mode support for tablets
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  • Improved paper handling and cutting
  • Consolidated app experience across Phomemo products

Coloring Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Phomemo

Subscriptions20
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription6 variants$6.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 variants$8.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$12.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription$16.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription4 variants$26.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$26.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$32.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$32.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$34.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial4 variants$36.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$36.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$42.991 Year
One-time4
  • AI Art Booster Pack Plus.$3.99
  • AI Art Booster Pack Plus.$5.99
  • AI Art Booster Pack Pro+ (80 Pics)$6.99
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  • AI Art Booster Pack (800 Credits)$9.99
None

Coloring Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phomemo free?
Phomemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coloring Maker free?
Coloring Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phomemo or Coloring Maker?
Coloring Maker is rated higher. Phomemo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Coloring Maker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Phomemo or Coloring Maker have ads?
Coloring Maker shows ads; Phomemo does not.
Which is updated more often, Phomemo or Coloring Maker?
Phomemo ships an update every 10 days, and Coloring Maker weekly. Most recently, Phomemo was updated on September 25, 2026 and Coloring Maker on September 22, 2026.

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