Comparison

Mix & Paint vs Sponge Art

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

Head to head
About

Mix & Paint

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
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It's painting time! Use your fingers and the palette to mix the colors, then paint a picture based on the sample. The more you match the colors and shape, the more points you'll get. Can you get 3 stars in every stage?

About

Sponge Art

A creative puzzle game where you use rubber bands to mold a sponge into various shapes. Challenge your logic and creativity to match the displayed image with precise taps.

Highlights
  • Mold sponge with rubber bands
  • Match displayed shapes
  • Tap-based interaction
  • Increasingly complex levels
  • Creative shape transformation
  • Variety of target shapes
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to Sponge Art, a puzzle game that will revolutionize your understanding of shapes and puzzles! This puzzle game immerses you in a unique world of creativity and entertainment, where each sponge can morph into any shape with a variety of colorful rubber bands. The rules of this fun puzzle game are simple: use rubber bands to mold the sponge into the image displayed on the screen. But this is not a simple puzzle - each image is unique and requires a distinctive approach. Where exactly should you tap to get the rubber band to create the right shape? This fun puzzle will challenge your logic and creativity at every stage. This puzzle game is a creative playground where every tap on your screen turns an ordinary sponge into an amazing piece of art. Each tap is a step toward creating a unique shape, making the puzzle more intriguing. There are many levels in this puzzle game. Each level presents a new shape for the sponge. It could be an amusing animal, an interesting object, or simply a beautiful pattern. To master this puzzle, you must determine where to tap the screen. The tasks start off as simple shapes, but they gradually become more complex, adding more fun to the puzzle game. Sponge Art is a casual game suitable for all ages! It's a perfect game for those who want something more than a traditional casual game. This puzzle game not only entertains but also stimulates and inspires creativity. So, don't wait, immerse yourself in this puzzle game right now! Every tap brings you closer to a new shape, and each level unlocks a new world of sponge art with rubber bands. Download Sponge Art today, and watch as a simple sponge transforms into extraordinary shapes under your guidance! Privacy Policy: https://aigames.ae/policy Terms of Use: https://aigames.ae/policy#terms

Screenshots

Mix & Paint4 screens
Sponge Art4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mix & Paint at none against Sponge Art's 4. Mix & Paint also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 41%). Sponge Art's advantage is chart position (#134 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Sponge Art sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Mix & Paint asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mix & Paint against 4.6 for Sponge Art. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89K and 86K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Mix & Paint's written reviews are positive against 41% of Sponge Art's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mix & Paint ships an update every 3 months, Sponge Art every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Mix & Paint versus Sponge Art: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMix & PaintSponge Art
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (89K ratings)4.6 (86K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews — better41.4% of reviews
Number of ratings89K — better86K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#134 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size288 MB273 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperGeisha Tokyo Inc.AI Games FZ

Customer experience

Mix & Paint

All ratings86,205 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews333 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral10.8%
Negative24.0%

Sponge Art

All ratings81,022 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews654 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral11.6%
Negative46.9%

User reviews

Mix & Paint

From 89K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Sponge Art

From 86K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and satisfying gameplay
  • 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
  • 🤓 Challenging puzzles to solve

Room to improve

  • 💸 Excessive number of ads
  • 🔁 Repetitive levels and content
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay

Bugs and requests

Mix & Paint

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Sponge Art

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not registering correct solutions
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More unique and varied levels
  • Option to remove ads for a fee
  • Improved level editor and customization

In-app purchases

None

Mix & Paint

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sponge Art

Subscriptions3
  • Sponge Art Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Sponge Art Premium$19.991 Month
  • Sponge Art Premium$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Mix & Paint free?
Mix & Paint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sponge Art free?
Sponge Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mix & Paint or Sponge Art?
Sponge Art is rated higher. Mix & Paint averages 4.6 out of 5 from 89K ratings, while Sponge Art averages 4.6 from 86K ratings.
Do Mix & Paint or Sponge Art have ads?
Both Mix & Paint and Sponge Art show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mix & Paint or Sponge Art?
Mix & Paint ships an update every 3 months, and Sponge Art every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mix & Paint was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sponge Art on November 5, 2026.

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