# Phomemo vs Coloring Maker

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Phomemo | Coloring Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phomemo/id1456102145/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coloring-maker/id6445834909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 300 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PHOMEMO PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808829461) | [Yutaka Kato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674092270) |

## What reviewers say

### Phomemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phomemo/id1456102145)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Education, #151 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $16.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $26.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $26.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $32.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $32.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $36.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $36.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $42.99 | per year |
| AI Art Booster Pack Plus. | $3.99 | one-time |
| AI Art Booster Pack Plus. | $5.99 | one-time |
| AI Art Booster Pack Pro+ (80 Pics) | $6.99 | one-time |
| AI Art Booster Pack (800 Credits) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for journaling and memory keeping
- 👍 Portable and compact
- 👍 Affordable compared to major brands
- 👍 Good print quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with issues like notes disappearing and text/image movement
- 🐛 Inconsistent print quality, especially for photos
- 🐛 Difficult to change paper roll direction
- 🐛 Limited font and editing options
- 🐛 Inability to share items directly into the app

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Coloring Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coloring-maker/id6445834909)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*