Comparison

Coloring Watch vs DoodleFidget

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

Head to head
About

Coloring Watch

Experience the stress-relieving benefits of coloring directly on your Apple Watch. Choose from over 200 images, including animated ones, and use the digital crown for precise color selection. Optionally track your heart rate during mindful coloring sessions to gain insights into your well-being.

Highlights
  • Over 200 coloring images
  • Digital crown color tuning
  • Create custom watch faces
  • Mindful coloring sessions
  • HealthKit heart rate tracking
  • Automatic progress saving
Features
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****Featured by Apple in "Must-Have Apple Watch Apps" and "Our Favorite Apple Watch Apps" collections**** Coloring is a great way to calm down and relieve stress. Experience the relaxing effects of coloring directly on your Apple Watch and iPhone. Originally designed exclusively for Apple Watch, Coloring Watch gives you a full coloring experience on your Apple Watch. Latest update brings this totally unique coloring app also on your iPhone! Now you can use both devices, Watch and Phone to color over 200 images. ***MAIN FEATURES*** **One-time payment - No in-app purchases - All image updates for free** **Color over 200+ images on your Apple Watch and iPhone** -Animated and still images -100 colors to choose from -New image updates for free -Create your personal "favorites" gallery on your Phone **Your progress is automatically stored and you can continue your coloring anytime on Apple Watch and iPhone** **Share your creations and create unique Watch Faces** -Tap image on your iPhone and open the menu to share your creations to the world -Share menu also contains a “Create Watch Face” button that lets you create unique Watch Faces on your Apple Watch -Set your favorite coloring image as a complication on the following watch faces: Infograph, Infograph Modular, Meridian, California, Modular Compact and X-Large -Please note that the supported complications are only available on Series 4 and later device **Choose the Phone Coloring Mode** -You can choose between 2 modes: -Watch-like mode: Image parts are selected linearly. Tap RIGHT side of the image to select the NEXT part / LEFT side to select the PREVIOUS part -Direct Tap mode: Tap the part of the image you want to color **Accessibility for all - Voice Control support** -Turn on the Voice Control mode in the Coloring Watch settings and you're able to color images with voice commands. -NOTE: Voice control must also be enabled in your phone settings: Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control **Mindful Minutes (OPTIONAL FEATURE)** -You are able to track your heart rate during coloring by starting a 5 minute Coloring Session on your Apple Watch -After completing Coloring Sessions, examine changes in your heart rate during the session -Coloring Sessions can be started by opening the app menu on Watch (swipe to open the menu) -Coloring Sessions are stored as Mindful Minutes into HealthKit and contribute to your Mindful Minutes in your Health app -Coloring Session requires access to your HealthKit ***Privacy*** -In order to start optional Coloring Sessions that track your heart rate, Coloring Watch needs access to your Heart Rate and Mindful Minutes data in HealthKit -Your personal data used by Coloring Watch is only stored and used locally on your devices and is never shared with third parties ***What to do if Coloring Watch does not appear on your Apple Watch*** -Download Coloring Watch directly from the App Store on your Apple Watch If you have any questions we will happily help you: contact@coloringwatch.com HAPPY COLORING!

About

DoodleFidget

Turn idle moments into colorful creative bursts on your Apple Watch. Tap to draw vibrant lines and shapes with a random color palette, perfect for fidgeting or entertaining children. Enjoy a delightful escape right on your wrist.

Highlights
  • Tap to draw with ease
  • Random color palette
  • Fidgeting companion
  • Child-friendly entertainment
  • Apple Watch integration
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Introducing DoodleFidget, your ultimate companion for idle moments and playful distractions on your Apple Watch! Ever find yourself with a few spare moments and a desire to doodle or fidget? Look no further! DoodleFidget is here to turn those idle seconds into colorful bursts of creativity and fun. With just a tap of your finger, dive into a world of vibrant lines and shapes, each stroke painted in a random, mesmerizing color. Whether you're waiting in line, on a long commute, or simply looking to entertain small children while keeping them close, DoodleFidget offers a delightful escape right on your wrist. Key Features: Tap and draw with ease: Simply tap the screen to create captivating lines and shapes in a variety of colors. Random color palette: Each stroke surprises you with a new hue, keeping your creations fresh and exciting. Perfect for fidgeting: Channel your restless energy into creating beautiful doodles, anytime and anywhere. Child-friendly entertainment: Keep little ones entertained with the magic of colorful drawing, right from your wrist. Download DoodleFidget now and let your imagination run wild, one tap at a time!

Screenshots

Coloring Watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DoodleFidget at Free against Coloring Watch's $4.99. DoodleFidget also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Coloring Watch's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 2) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DoodleFidget is free to download; Coloring Watch costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DoodleFidget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coloring Watch has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Coloring Watch versus DoodleFidget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColoring WatchDoodleFidget
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#39 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSydvesti OyKayla Sween

Customer experience

Coloring Watch

All ratings1,199 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative42.2%

DoodleFidget

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

Bugs and requests

Coloring Watch

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not downloading or showing up on Apple Watch
  • Coloring functionality not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with older watchOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More coloring pages and frequent updates
  • Better color selection and customization
  • Improved syncing between iPhone and Watch
  • Ability to change coloring pages on Watch

DoodleFidget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Coloring Watch

No in-app purchases

None

DoodleFidget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coloring Watch free?
Coloring Watch costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DoodleFidget free?
DoodleFidget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Coloring Watch or DoodleFidget?
DoodleFidget is rated higher. Coloring Watch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while DoodleFidget averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Coloring Watch or DoodleFidget have ads?
Neither Coloring Watch nor DoodleFidget shows ads.

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