# Idle 9 Months vs Coloring Match

The clearest difference is monetization model: Coloring Match at free with in-app purchases against Idle 9 Months's subscription. Coloring Match also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#22 vs #106). Idle 9 Months's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle 9 Months sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Coloring Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle 9 Months holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 208K and 511K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Idle 9 Months's written reviews are positive against 53% of Coloring Match's.

Idle 9 Months ships an update every 2 months, Coloring Match every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle 9 Months | Coloring Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (208K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-9-months/id1497263321/reviews)** | [4.5 (511K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coloring-match/id1586980403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 208K | **511K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.8% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #106 | **#22** |
| Size | 415 MB | 586 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Green Panda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/669978473) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle 9 Months

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-9-months/id1497263321)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Free · Family, #147 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Experience the journey of life from conception to early childhood. This app simulates pregnancy stages, baby growth, and offers interactive gameplay for raising a child. Learn about development while playing and making parenting choices.

**Highlights:** Simulates 9 months of pregnancy, Tracks baby's growth stages, Interactive baby care after birth, Educational and scientifically accurate, Choice of raising a boy or girl, Customizable baby name and accessories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Gems Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10x Tap on Cells! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Nutrition | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very addictive
- 💡 Realistic and educational
- 👍 Interesting and intriguing
- 👍 Teaches a lot about pregnancy

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Takes too long to grow the baby
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loss of progress
- 🔍 Unrealistic baby depiction
- 💰 Expensive for unlimited growth
- 🤷‍♀️ Racial bias in skin tone options

**Reported bugs**

- Nutrition bar not refilling properly
- Cells and progress lost when game crashes
- Incorrect or repeating trivia facts

**Requested features**

- Allow selection of baby's gender, skin tone, and hair
- Add more baby growth stages and physical changes
- Implement faster baby growth rate
- Add mini-games or tasks for the mother
- Allow progress beyond 2 years of age


### Coloring Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coloring-match/id1586980403)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Family, #95 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in a vibrant world of color by matching hues to 3D objects. Mix colors, paint over 200 items from fruits to cars, and showcase your creations in a personalized gallery. This game offers an engaging way to explore your artistic side and learn color mixing.

**Highlights:** Match object colors, Mix and learn color hues, Paint over 200 3D objects, Customize themed rooms, Exhibit creations in a 3D gallery, Share artwork on social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADs Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cartoon Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cleaner Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Engineer Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Painter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Magic Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ADs Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mashup Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 💡 Unique color matching concept
- 👍 Satisfying sound effects
- 🎨 Helps with color theory and art skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Inconsistent color accuracy
- 🤖 Annoying talking objects
- 🔄 Repetitive and monotonous levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Incorrect color matching results
- Auction prices glitch and jump erratically

**Requested features**

- More color options and mixing challenges
- Ability to choose objects to color match
- Offline play mode without ads
- More diverse and customizable studio/town


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle 9 Months free?

Idle 9 Months is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Coloring Match free?

Coloring Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle 9 Months or Coloring Match?

Idle 9 Months is rated higher. Idle 9 Months averages 4.8 out of 5 from 208K ratings, while Coloring Match averages 4.5 from 511K ratings.

### Do Idle 9 Months or Coloring Match have ads?

Both Idle 9 Months and Coloring Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle 9 Months or Coloring Match?

Idle 9 Months ships an update every 2 months, and Coloring Match every 3 weeks. Most recently, Idle 9 Months was updated on November 8, 2026 and Coloring Match on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Idle 9 Months or Coloring Match?

Idle 9 Months currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and Coloring Match at #22. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*