Paint it vs Newspaper Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paint it
Compete against other players in a timed coloring challenge. Earn coins to unlock new categories and become a master of painting by numbers. This game is updated weekly and offers a fun test of your artistic talent.
- Online multiplayer competition
- Earn coins and unlock categories
- Paint by numbers gameplay
- 60-second timed rounds
- Weekly game updates
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You are the best! Compete with other players online, earn coins and unlock new categories. You have: 3 opponents, 60 seconds and as many pictures by number as you manage to paint over. We have gathered all fans of color puzzles in the best coloring application. Become a master of coloring by numbers! With the number of players, the game itself grows, updates every week. Test yourself in a fun test and reveal your talent. Download the game and become the King of Artists.
Newspaper Maker
Engage in a thrilling newspaper editor simulation where you craft compelling headlines from captivating images under time pressure. Test your word selection skills to resonate with readers and become a master of news.
- Newspaper editor simulation
- Craft compelling headlines
- Analyze captivating images
- Race against the clock
- Word selection challenges
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Extra! Extra! Become the master of headlines in this thrilling newspaper editor simulation game! Analyze captivating images and craft compelling headlines that capture the essence of the story. But beware, the pressure is on as you race against the clock to select the perfect words that resonate with readers. Are you up for the challenge?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Paint it at 5.0 against Newspaper Maker's 1.0. Paint it also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Newspaper Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Paint it holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Paint it ships an update every 9 days, Newspaper Maker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paint it | Newspaper Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AA2G1 LTD | James De Raja |
Customer experience
Paint it
Newspaper Maker
In-app purchases
Paint it
No in-app purchases
Newspaper Maker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Paint it free?
Is Newspaper Maker free?
Which has better reviews, Paint it or Newspaper Maker?
Do Paint it or Newspaper Maker have ads?
Which is updated more often, Paint it or Newspaper Maker?
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