Comparison

Gradient Game vs Draw Bash

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

Head to head
About

Gradient Game

Test your color perception by matching gradients using RGB, HSB, or CMYK sliders. Offers casual, timed, and mesh modes with scoring to track your accuracy. Play on your iPhone or Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Color gradient matching
  • RGB, HSB, CMYK sliders
  • Casual, Descent, and Mesh modes
  • Timed and untimed gameplay
  • Scoring and comparison
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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A target gradient. A set of colour sliders. One number out of 100 that tells you how close you got. Descent is a quiet test of colour perception. You read a gradient, move RGB, HSB or CMYK sliders until yours matches, and see the two side by side with a score. Nothing else on the canvas but colour. CASUAL Untimed matching with no pressure. Pick RGB, HSB or CMYK and take as long as you like. DESCENT Timed levels that tighten as you go. Each level gives you less time and demands a higher score. Your best level is recorded. MESH Drag the points of a 3x3 mesh to rebuild a multi-point mesh gradient. Harder than it looks, and strangely calming. SCORING Every round ends with a score out of 100 and a direct comparison of the target against yours, so you learn where your eye drifts: too warm, too dark, too much cyan. DESIGN Version 4.3 is a ground-up redesign. Pure white and ink, with colour reserved entirely for the gradients themselves. Liquid Glass controls on iOS 26, full light and dark mode, and alternate app icons. FREE AND PRO Free plays in every mode, refreshed each day. Descent Pro is a one-time purchase that removes the limits for good, with an optional tip jar if you want to support development. No subscription, no ads, no account. APPLE WATCH Play Casual and Descent in RGB and HSB on your wrist. Turn the Digital Crown to set each channel. Free tries, your best level and Pro carry over from your iPhone. WHAT'S NEW IN 4.3 A complete redesign in white and ink with Liquid Glass chrome on iOS 26. Mesh mode rebuilt to match the new look. Home cards now preview the exact gradient you are about to play. Redesigned Settings, Tip Jar and App Icons. Made by indie developer Rudrank Riyam. Formerly Gradient Game. Open a gradient and see how close you get.

About

Draw Bash

A fast-paced drawing and guessing game for mobile devices. Players sketch words for others to guess, with options for quick matches or private games with friends. Earn rewards and unlock new content through gameplay.

Highlights
  • Draw and guess words
  • Quick play with random opponents
  • Private matches with friends
  • Custom word challenges
  • Earn coins and unlock palettes
  • Badges and streaks
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Draw Anything is the drawing-and-guessing game that turns 30 seconds into a fit of laughter. Pick a word. Sketch it with one finger. Send it. Watch your friend (or a random opponent) try to figure out what you just drew — and discover that your "obvious" rocket actually looks like an angry banana. It's fast, it's silly, and you can play it anywhere with one hand. HOW TO PLAY - Pick a word from three difficulty options — easy, medium, or hard - Draw your idea on the canvas using a curated color palette - Send your sketch to a friend or a random player - They get one shot to guess what it is - Score points, build streaks, level up QUICK PLAY Hit one button and we'll match you with another active player in seconds. No waiting in queues, no friends required. Three lightning rounds, role-swap each turn — you'll draw, they'll guess, and vice versa. FRIEND MATCHES Challenge anyone on your friends list to a private match. Use the custom-word feature to load up inside jokes, nicknames, and weird references that only your group will get. Streaks build across multiple games with the same person — keep the rivalry going. THE LITTLE THINGS - Earn badges for milestones — first win, big streaks, perfect rounds - Collect coins to unlock new color palettes - Use dynamite when you're stuck on a guess to reveal a letter - Pick from a curated set of avatar colors or upload your own photo - Nudge your friends when they're taking too long on their turn - Vote in the weekly Word Poll to add new words to the game BUILT FOR YOUR PHONE Every screen, every gesture, every haptic was designed for one-handed play. Painterly visuals, satisfying sound effects, and crisp animations make sending a drawing feel like landing a paint splatter on a fresh canvas. Dark mode supported on every screen. SAFETY AND PRIVACY - Sign in with Apple or your email — your choice - Drawings stay between you and your opponent (never publicly posted) - Block anyone you don't want to interact with - Flag inappropriate content in one tap - Every report is reviewed - We never sell your data — read our Privacy Policy for the full breakdown REMOVE ADS Free to play with light ads between rounds. One-time purchase to remove ads forever. Coins and dynamite are also available as optional in-app purchases, but you can earn both through gameplay. WHO IT'S FOR If you grew up playing Pictionary at family dinners, if you've ever tried to draw "diplomacy" on a bar napkin, if you have a group chat that already sends each other doodles — Draw Anything was built for you. Quick enough to play on a coffee break. Funny enough to ruin your friendships. Download now and start your first match in under a minute. — Need help? Email drawbashapp@gmail.com Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/drawbashtermsofservice/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/draw-bash-privacy-policy/home

Screenshots

Gradient Game4 screens
Draw Bash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gradient Game at none against Draw Bash's shown. Gradient Game also leads on ratings volume (71 vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). Draw Bash's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Gradient Game sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Draw Bash sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Draw Bash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradient Game has 71 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Gradient Game's written reviews are positive against 100% of Draw Bash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradient Game ships an update every 10 days, Draw Bash every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Gradient Game versus Draw Bash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradient GameDraw Bash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (71 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRudrank RiyamMichael George Anderson Jr

Customer experience

Gradient Game

All ratings71 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative0.0%

Draw Bash

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Gradient Game

One-time4
  • Love for Coffee$0.99
  • Love for Lasagne$2.99
  • Love for Pizza$4.99
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  • Gradient Pro$4.99
4 purchases

Draw Bash

One-time4
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 1300 Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
Show 1 more
  • 3000 Coins$3.99

Questions

Is Gradient Game free?
Gradient Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draw Bash free?
Draw Bash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gradient Game or Draw Bash?
Draw Bash is rated higher. Gradient Game averages 4.7 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Draw Bash averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Gradient Game or Draw Bash have ads?
Draw Bash shows ads; Gradient Game does not.
Which is updated more often, Gradient Game or Draw Bash?
Gradient Game ships an update every 10 days, and Draw Bash every 5 days. Most recently, Gradient Game was updated on November 5, 2026 and Draw Bash on October 31, 2026.

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