Comparison

Colorscope vs Maxwell's Demon

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

Head to head
About

Colorscope

Engage with a minimalist and visually striking puzzle game that challenges your perception of color. Explore 900 handcrafted levels with unique mechanics. Offers alternative color schemes for color blindness.

Highlights
  • Minimalist puzzle design
  • Visually stunning graphics
  • 900 handcrafted puzzles
  • Alternative color schemes
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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Mirror pieces and blend colors in a brand new minimal and visually stunning puzzler. 900 Handcrafted and challenging puzzles. Features alternative color schemes for all common color deficiencies. From the creators of Colorcube and Sevn. Original soundtrack by Sean Dhondt. (seandhondt.be) Supported by the VAF/Flanders Game Fund.

About

Maxwell's Demon

Features
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The aim is to get the little balls to their "+1" targets to score enough points to progress to the next level. Touch the flashing gates to open or close them, selectively letting the balls pass. then push the balls towards their destinations.

Screenshots

Colorscope4 screens
Maxwell's Demon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maxwell's Demon at none against Colorscope's 18. Colorscope's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Colorscope sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Maxwell's Demon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Colorscope versus Maxwell's Demon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorscopeMaxwell's Demon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (732 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings732 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNext Apps BVBAStephen Moreton-Howell

Bugs and requests

Colorscope

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to purchase additional puzzle packs
  • Graphical issues with animations on newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Custom color options
  • Ability to reset progress and start over
  • Zen mode to create custom patterns
  • Cloud sync for progress across devices

Maxwell's Demon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Colorscope

One-time18
  • Dreamvessel$0.99
  • Featherheart$0.99
  • Flowermind$0.99
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  • Mooncloud$0.99
  • Snaildance$0.99
  • Sunburst$0.99
  • Twinklemood$0.99
  • Nightglow$0.99
  • Sparklewish$0.99
  • Flamegaze$0.99
  • Wanderleaves$0.99
  • Thunderlove$0.99
  • Souldrift$0.99
  • Starhike$0.99
  • Easy Collection$1.99
  • Hard Collection$1.99
  • Medium Collection$2.99
  • Full collection$6.99
None

Maxwell's Demon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Colorscope free?
Colorscope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maxwell's Demon free?
Maxwell's Demon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Colorscope or Maxwell's Demon have ads?
Neither Colorscope nor Maxwell's Demon shows ads.

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