# BuddyColo vs Marker Muse

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Marker Muse at 100% against BuddyColo's 47%. Marker Muse also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). BuddyColo's advantage is ratings volume (90 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BuddyColo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Marker Muse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marker Muse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BuddyColo has 90 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of BuddyColo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Marker Muse's.

BuddyColo ships an update every 2 weeks, Marker Muse every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BuddyColo | Marker Muse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddycolo/id1555342177/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marker-muse/id6809161107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 84 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Jezequel](https://appshunter.io/developer/962381871) | [Michaela Compton](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809161109) |

## What reviewers say

### BuddyColo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddycolo/id1555342177)

This app helps you digitally track your art therapy coloring progress. Add your coloring books, log completed pages, and discover new titles to expand your collection. It's a convenient way to manage your creative journey without paper.

**Highlights:** Track coloring progress, Manage coloring book collection, Discover new coloring books, Digital book logging, View progress at a glance

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BuddyColo+ 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| BuddyColo+ 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| BuddyColo+ 1 Year | $12.99 | per year |
| BuddyColo+ 1 Year | $18.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Indispensable for tracking
- 👍 Great for collection management
- 👍 Useful for statistics
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for discovering new books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent loading issues
- 🐛 App instability
- 🐛 Ads blocking access
- 🐛 Login/connection errors
- 🐛 Data not saving

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot close ads at opening
- App not loading/crashing
- Cannot log in/connect
- Data not saving
- Accidental deletion of pages

**Requested features**

- Allow payment with Russian cards
- Consider double pages for multiple volumes
- Prevent accidental deletion of colored pages
- Add a wishlist feature
- Allow sharing of color palettes


### Marker Muse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marker-muse/id6809161107)

This app assists artists in selecting colors for their projects without generating artwork. It helps manage art supplies, create palettes, and preview colors before application. Users can also discover and share finished artwork within a community.

**Highlights:** Manage art supplies and create custom palettes, Preview colors with 'Mock It Up', Match colors from reference photos, Daily color combinations and creative prompts, Browse and share community artwork, Discover human-created coloring books, Collaborate on 'Buddy Coloring' projects

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marker Muse Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Marker Muse Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BuddyColo free?

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

### Is Marker Muse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BuddyColo or Marker Muse?

Marker Muse is rated higher. BuddyColo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Marker Muse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BuddyColo or Marker Muse have ads?

BuddyColo shows ads; Marker Muse does not.

### Which is updated more often, BuddyColo or Marker Muse?

BuddyColo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Marker Muse every 3 days. Most recently, BuddyColo was updated on October 14, 2026 and Marker Muse on October 16, 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.*