# NewCall vs Color Screen

The clearest difference is rating: NewCall at 4.7 against Color Screen's 2.0. NewCall also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 4). Color Screen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (33% vs 15%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NewCall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Color Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

NewCall holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NewCall has 6.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of NewCall's written reviews are positive against 33% of Color Screen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NewCall ships an update fortnightly, Color Screen every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NewCall | Color Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newcall-flash-call-and-sms/id1554744525/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-screenfrom-buttonclock/id6450460753/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 176 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Softanbul CO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626503119) | [MINERVA K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597905460) |

## What reviewers say

### NewCall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newcall-flash-call-and-sms/id1554744525)

Enhance your calls with custom flash screens and record conversations. Send and receive SMS globally, even to major GSM operators. Enjoy features like location sharing and PIN protection for privacy.

**Highlights:** Customizable call screens, Global SMS sending and receiving, Incoming and outgoing call recording, Location sharing during calls, PIN code privacy protection, Contact-specific call themes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙂 Good
- 😄 Fun
- 🤩 Impressive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive
- 🤔 Confusing
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🙅‍♀️ Not free
- 🤯 Scam

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Freezes the screen
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- More free options
- Easier to use
- Transparent pricing


### Color Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-screenfrom-buttonclock/id6450460753)

Create dynamic visual displays with customizable color sequences. Set colors to appear in a specific order, at timed intervals, or repeat a set number of times. Choose manual button control or automatic timed transitions for your color screens.

**Highlights:** Customizable color sequences, Timed color transitions, Manual button control, Automatic timed transitions, Repeat/loop function, Use for concerts and festivals

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NewCall free?

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

### Is Color Screen free?

Color Screen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NewCall or Color Screen?

NewCall is rated higher. NewCall averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Color Screen averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do NewCall or Color Screen have ads?

Both NewCall and Color Screen show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NewCall or Color Screen?

NewCall ships an update fortnightly, and Color Screen every 6 months. Most recently, NewCall was updated on October 22, 2026 and Color Screen on October 24, 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.*