# Colorscapes® vs Color Vacuum 3D

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Colorscapes® at 183K against Color Vacuum 3D's 107. Color Vacuum 3D's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 81%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colorscapes® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Color Vacuum 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Colorscapes® against 4.8 for Color Vacuum 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colorscapes® has 183K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Colorscapes®'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Color Vacuum 3D's.

Colorscapes® ships an update every 2 months, Color Vacuum 3D monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colorscapes® | Color Vacuum 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (183K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorscapes/id1502948858/reviews)** | [4.8 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-vacuum-3d/id1590799430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **183K** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 383 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playflux](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678943067) | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) |

## What reviewers say

### Colorscapes®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorscapes/id1502948858)

Engage in a relaxing coloring book experience with a vast library of artwork. Discover new pieces daily, enjoy simple controls, and create masterpieces. Premium options offer ad removal and unlimited hints.

**Highlights:** Daily new artwork, Over 3000 artworks, Animals, Mandalas, Landscapes, Stress reduction, Simple controls, Featured artist art

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscription_week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| subscription_week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 5.99 subscription_week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| subscription_month | $12.99 | per month |
| 12.99 subscription_month | $12.99 | per month |
| subscription_year | $69.99 | per year |
| 69.99 subscription_year | $69.99 | per year |
| 69.99 subscription per year | $69.99 | per year |
| subscription_year | $89.99 | per year |
| Permanent Benefits | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and detailed pictures
- 👍 Relaxing and therapeutic coloring experience
- 🎨 Wide variety of picture categories
- 🎨 Satisfying color blending and effects
- 🎨 Ability to use pictures as wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive advertisements and limited free content
- 🐛 Bugs with invisible areas and incorrect color mapping
- 🔍 Difficulty finding small areas to color
- 🔍 Frustrating hint system that requires watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible areas that cannot be colored
- Color selection not matching the painted area
- Frequent crashes and freezes when using the app

**Requested features**

- Add offline mode to play without internet
- Implement account/progress sync across devices
- Provide more diverse representation in picture selection
- Add customization options like background themes
- Improve the hint system and reduce required ads


### Color Vacuum 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-vacuum-3d/id1590799430)

Engage in a relaxing ASMR experience by painting with colorful beads. This simple touch-based game is perfect for short bursts of free time, offering a fantastic and immersive visual and auditory sensation.

**Highlights:** Touch to play, ASMR experience, Color bead painting, Relaxing gameplay, Short play sessions

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colorscapes® free?

Colorscapes® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Color Vacuum 3D free?

Color Vacuum 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Colorscapes® or Color Vacuum 3D?

Colorscapes® is rated higher. Colorscapes® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 183K ratings, while Color Vacuum 3D averages 4.8 from 107 ratings.

### Do Colorscapes® or Color Vacuum 3D have ads?

Both Colorscapes® and Color Vacuum 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colorscapes® or Color Vacuum 3D?

Colorscapes® ships an update every 2 months, and Color Vacuum 3D monthly. Most recently, Colorscapes® was updated on October 20, 2026 and Color Vacuum 3D on October 14, 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.*