# Yoritsuki vs Colored Pencil

The clearest difference is monetization model: Colored Pencil at free against Yoritsuki's paid. Colored Pencil also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). Yoritsuki's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (85% vs 73%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Yoritsuki costs $1.99 and Colored Pencil $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Yoritsuki holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yoritsuki has 54 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Yoritsuki's written reviews are positive against 73% of Colored Pencil's.

Yoritsuki ships an update every 8 months, Colored Pencil every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yoritsuki | Colored Pencil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoritsuki/id335768291/reviews)** | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-pencil/id377598773/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **85.1% of reviews** | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#163** |
| Size | 59 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HYBRIDWORKS, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315906335) | [KengoLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/377598776) |

## What reviewers say

### Yoritsuki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoritsuki/id335768291)

Experience the serene atmosphere of a Japanese inn with changing seasons and times of day. Customize your room with various shoji, furniture, and decorative items. Enjoy dynamic animations and ambient sounds that reflect the natural world.

**Highlights:** Seasonal view changes, Dynamic time of day effects, Customizable shoji designs, Ambient seasonal sounds, Interactive room customization, Sleep timer function

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Visually stunning and relaxing
- 🕰️ Customizable clock and seasons
- 🎨 Beautiful Japanese-inspired design
- 🔊 Soothing ambient sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Sound issues (no sound, sound not working)
- 🕰️ Lack of updates and new features
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working after app updates
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More customization options (furniture, accessories, etc.)
- Additional background scenes and environments
- Sleep timer or background mode
- Ability to play own music


### Colored Pencil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-pencil/id377598773)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app allows users to create pencil-style illustrations on their iPhone and iPad. It offers a simple interface with unique color mixing, various drawing tools, and advanced features like layers and zoomable canvases. Easily share your creations or save your favorite colors.

**Highlights:** Unique color mixing, Simple interface, Many colored pencils & erasers, Blender tools, Layer support, Zoomable and rotatable canvas, Undo/redo functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yoritsuki free?

Yoritsuki costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Colored Pencil free?

Colored Pencil costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Yoritsuki or Colored Pencil?

Yoritsuki is rated higher. Yoritsuki averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Colored Pencil averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Yoritsuki or Colored Pencil have ads?

Neither Yoritsuki nor Colored Pencil shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yoritsuki or Colored Pencil?

Yoritsuki ships an update every 8 months, and Colored Pencil every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yoritsuki was updated on November 1, 2026 and Colored Pencil 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.*