# Colorscapes® vs Spring Sort

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Colorscapes® at 183K against Spring Sort's 13. Colorscapes® also leads on iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). Spring Sort's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colorscapes® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Spring Sort sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 Spring Sort. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colorscapes® has 183K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Colorscapes® ships an update every 2 months, Spring Sort every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colorscapes® | Spring Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (183K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorscapes/id1502948858/reviews) | [4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-sort/id1619911183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **183K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playflux](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678943067) | [Margala Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618386566) |

## 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


### Spring Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-sort/id1619911183)

Engage in a relaxing and addictive puzzle experience by sorting colorful slinkies into their correct stacks. Swipe, slide, and match to complete challenging levels and sharpen your strategic thinking. Enjoy smooth animations and satisfying ASMR-style sounds.

**Highlights:** Color sorting gameplay, Satisfying animations, Challenging puzzle levels, Strategic slinky matching, ASMR-style sound effects, Multiple stacks for strategy

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Slinky Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colorscapes® free?

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

### Is Spring Sort free?

Spring Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Colorscapes® or Spring Sort?

Colorscapes® and Spring Sort are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 183K and 13 ratings respectively.

### Do Colorscapes® or Spring Sort have ads?

Both Colorscapes® and Spring Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colorscapes® or Spring Sort?

Colorscapes® ships an update every 2 months, and Spring Sort every 2 weeks. Most recently, Colorscapes® was updated on September 26, 2026 and Spring Sort on September 15, 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.*