# Swatch This vs Colorma

The clearest difference is rating: Colorma at 4.9 against Swatch This's 4.1. Colorma also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (76% vs 54%). Swatch This's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swatch This sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Colorma sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Colorma holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colorma has 1.2K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Swatch This's written reviews are positive against 76% of Colorma's.

Swatch This ships an update every 2 months, Colorma every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swatch This | Colorma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swatch-this/id1522807853/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorma/id6471999662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radio Silence](https://appshunter.io/developer/568272865) | [Logisk Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/796814064) |

## What reviewers say

### Swatch This

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swatch-this/id1522807853)

A multiplayer game where players invent creative names for real paint swatches. Compete with friends or strangers to guess the official color names and earn points. Offers various game modes for different playstyles.

**Highlights:** Invent creative color names, Guess real paint swatch names, Online turn-based multiplayer, Private matches with friends, Pass & Play mode, Pen & Paper mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Palette Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


### Colorma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorma/id6471999662)

This puzzle game tests your color perception and creativity. Place tiles to create gradients and solve intricate challenges on unique grids. It offers hundreds of levels with vibrant visuals and calming soundtracks for both beginners and masters.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique levels, Place color tiles, Create stunning gradients, Intricate grid challenges, Vibrant visuals, Relaxing soundtracks

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 Hints | $2.29 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $3.79 | one-time |
| Hex Level Packs | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Square Level Packs | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hex Level Packs | $7.99 | one-time |
| Treat Me to Lunch | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treat Me to Lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Support a Coding Session | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fund My Future Projects | $19.99 | one-time |
| Join the Hall of Fame | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌈 Beautiful color gradients
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 🎨 Visually stunning design
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience
- 💎 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of detailed statistics/progress tracking
- 💰 Concerns about ads and in-app purchases
- 🔄 Levels can be repetitive
- 🔌 Crashes and compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to continue or choose a level
- Inability to get clues/hints to pass certain levels

**Requested features**

- More color palettes and level variety
- Data/progress sync across devices
- Detailed level completion stats
- Ability to replay completed levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swatch This free?

Swatch This is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Colorma free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Swatch This or Colorma?

Colorma is rated higher. Swatch This averages 4.1 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Colorma averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Swatch This or Colorma have ads?

Colorma shows ads; Swatch This does not.

### Which is updated more often, Swatch This or Colorma?

Swatch This ships an update every 2 months, and Colorma every 2 weeks. Most recently, Swatch This was updated on October 25, 2026 and Colorma on October 27, 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.*