# Mix & Paint vs Make Expression

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mix & Paint at none against Make Expression's 1. Mix & Paint also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 39%) and ratings volume (88K vs 14K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Make Expression sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mix & Paint asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mix & Paint against 4.6 for Make Expression. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mix & Paint has 88K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Mix & Paint's written reviews are positive against 39% of Make Expression's.

Mix & Paint ships an update every 3 months, Make Expression every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mix & Paint | Make Expression |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-and-paint/id1492035864/reviews) | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-expression-face-puzzle/id1572933204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | **64.8% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 288 MB | 581 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) | [FTY LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225503009) |

## What reviewers say

### Mix & Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-and-paint/id1492035864)

Mix and match colors on a digital palette to recreate sample paintings. Score points by accurately matching colors and shapes, aiming for a perfect three-star rating on every level.

**Highlights:** Color mixing palette, Finger painting, Sample-based painting, Color and shape matching, Scoring system, Level-based progression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helps with depression, stress, and anxiety
- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Good for fine motor skills
- 👍 Enjoyable painting experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🎨 Inaccurate color mixing
- 🎨 Limited painting tools and controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when almost finished with a painting
- Painting gets reset after crashing
- Colors don't match what is displayed
- Painting gets automatically submitted before completion

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to save and share paintings
- Reduced ads or ad-free option
- Improved color mixing and accuracy


### Make Expression

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-expression-face-puzzle/id1572933204)

This game challenges you to create the correct facial expression for various social scenarios. Manipulate on-screen arrows to mimic emotions like sadness or happiness, and see how you'd look in different situations.

**Highlights:** Facial expression manipulation, Scenario-based challenges, Emotion simulation, Fun and engaging gameplay, GDPR/CCPA opt-out

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and entertaining
- 🤩 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable expressions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🤯 Confusing and illogical gameplay mechanics
- 😫 Repetitive levels
- 🙁 Inappropriate content

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Inconsistent level progression
- Issues with button responsiveness

**Requested features**

- Allow users to create their own expressions
- Add more diverse and challenging levels
- Reduce the number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mix & Paint free?

Mix & Paint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Make Expression free?

Make Expression is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mix & Paint or Make Expression?

Make Expression is rated higher. Mix & Paint averages 4.6 out of 5 from 88K ratings, while Make Expression averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do Mix & Paint or Make Expression have ads?

Both Mix & Paint and Make Expression show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mix & Paint or Make Expression?

Mix & Paint ships an update every 3 months, and Make Expression every 2 months. Most recently, Mix & Paint was updated on October 27, 2026 and Make Expression on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*