# FlashToPass vs Color Band

The clearest difference is rating: FlashToPass at 4.4 against Color Band's 3.7. FlashToPass also leads on ratings volume (933 vs 72) and device support (3 vs 1). Color Band's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlashToPass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Color Band asks for nothing beyond the download.

FlashToPass holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlashToPass has 933 ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of FlashToPass's written reviews are positive against 73% of Color Band's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FlashToPass ships an update every 4 months, Color Band monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlashToPass | Color Band |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (933 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashtopass-math-flash-cards/id330482882/reviews)** | [3.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-band/id642764991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **933** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **5.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scybot Technologies, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327697345) | [Ting-Wei Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/436122136) |

## What reviewers say

### FlashToPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashtopass-math-flash-cards/id330482882)

Master math facts with interactive flashcards. Reinforce concepts, practice addition for free, and unlock more operations and customization through in-app purchases. Supports dark mode and offers printable exports.

**Highlights:** Interactive math flashcards, Addition practice (free), Customizable card sets, Printable exports, Modern design with dark mode, Practice by number and difficulty

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features, Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning math facts
- ⏱️ Helpful timer feature
- 🎓 Useful for practicing math skills
- 🌟 Engaging and addictive
- 🎨 Good visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked content requires purchase
- 💰 Ads can be distracting
- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when entering answers
- Timer not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- Keyboard disappearing during use

**Requested features**

- Allow setting number of questions
- Add more difficulty levels
- Include doubles facts practice
- Provide detailed performance tracking
- Improve keyboard layout and functionality


### Color Band

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-band/id642764991)

Create art and music by "painting" with sounds in mid-air using your device's camera. Explore over 80 interactive colors, each with a unique sound, and bring your creations to life with touch or automatic playback. Features include a sound sandbox, art creation tools, and an interactive character.

**Highlights:** Mid-air sound painting with camera motion control, Over 80 interactive colors with unique sounds, Sound sandbox and art creation tool, Record custom sounds, Touch and automatic playback modes, Interactive character playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlashToPass free?

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

### Is Color Band free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FlashToPass or Color Band?

FlashToPass is rated higher. FlashToPass averages 4.4 out of 5 from 933 ratings, while Color Band averages 3.7 from 72 ratings.

### Do FlashToPass or Color Band have ads?

Neither FlashToPass nor Color Band shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlashToPass or Color Band?

FlashToPass ships an update every 4 months, and Color Band monthly. Most recently, FlashToPass was updated on November 10, 2026 and Color Band on November 1, 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.*