# Colorscope vs Maxwell's Demon

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.

Both are free to download. Colorscope sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Maxwell's Demon asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colorscope | Maxwell's Demon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (732 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorscope/id1458709427/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **732** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Apps BVBA](https://appshunter.io/developer/452162279) | [Stephen Moreton-Howell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836224122) |

## What reviewers say

### Colorscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorscope/id1458709427)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dreamvessel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Featherheart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flowermind | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mooncloud | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snaildance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sunburst | $0.99 | one-time |
| Twinklemood | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nightglow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sparklewish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flamegaze | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wanderleaves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thunderlove | $0.99 | one-time |
| Souldrift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starhike | $0.99 | one-time |
| Easy Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full collection | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing, meditative experience
- 🎨 Beautiful colors and patterns
- 🧠 Engaging mental challenge
- 🎮 Satisfying gameplay
- 💰 Reasonable pricing for additional content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues (crashes, glitches)
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Difficulty purchasing additional content

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxwells-demon/id6753080141)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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