# Mix & Paint vs Sponge Art

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 (#148 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Mix & Paint | Sponge Art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (89K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-and-paint/id1492035864/reviews) | **[4.6 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sponge-art/id1592298170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89K** | 86K |
| Positive reviews | **65.2% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#148** |
| Size | 288 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## 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


### Sponge Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sponge-art/id1592298170)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sponge Art Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Sponge Art Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Sponge Art Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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