# Colored Pencil vs RYUKIN

The clearest difference is rating: RYUKIN at 4.9 against Colored Pencil's 4.3. RYUKIN also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 73%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Colored Pencil's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 38) and price ($1.99 vs $3.49). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Colored Pencil costs $1.99 and RYUKIN $3.49 up front. RYUKIN sells 35 one-off in-app purchases. Colored Pencil asks for nothing beyond the download.

RYUKIN holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RYUKIN has 62 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Colored Pencil's written reviews are positive against 94% of RYUKIN's.

Colored Pencil ships an update every 3 weeks, RYUKIN weekly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colored Pencil | RYUKIN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.49 |
| Rating | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-pencil/id377598773/reviews) | **[4.9 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryukin/id6471839445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **62** |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **94.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#136** |
| Size | 10 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KengoLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/377598776) | [Masataka Hakozaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/323346554) |

## What reviewers say

### Colored Pencil

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

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


### RYUKIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryukin/id6471839445)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Experience the serene beauty of goldfish swimming in a customizable virtual aquarium. Interact with the fish, adjust tank settings, and enjoy soothing visuals and sounds. Perfect for relaxation or a calming presence.

**Highlights:** Interactive goldfish that respond to touch, Customizable tank shape and background, Soothing water sounds and visuals, Cat & Baby Mode for safe interaction, Sleep timer for bedtime use, Play your own music, Clock and date display

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

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WIREFRAME RAINBOW | $0.99 | one-time |
| ROBO FISH 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ROBO FISH 04 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ROBO FISH 06 | $1.99 | one-time |
| GHOST BRIDE | $1.99 | one-time |
| BAT FISH | $1.99 | one-time |
| CALICO ORANGE/WHITE/BLACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| BLACK WHITE KITTY FISH | $1.99 | one-time |
| GHOST TRANSLUCENT | $1.99 | one-time |
| BLACK KITTY FISH | $1.99 | one-time |
| WHITE KITTY FISH | $1.99 | one-time |
| ROBO FISH 03 | $1.99 | one-time |
| GHOST BLACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| ROBO FISH 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ORANGE & WHITE KITTY FISH | $1.99 | one-time |
| RED RYUKIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| RED-WHITE RYUKIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| CALICO RED/WHITE/BLACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| ORANGE/WHITE | $1.99 | one-time |
| CALICO RED/GRAY/BLACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| YELLOW GOLD RYUKIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| RED CAP ORANDA | $1.99 | one-time |
| RED/WHITE II | $1.99 | one-time |
| LIONHEAD ORANGE/WHITE/BLACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| GHOST LUMINOUS | $1.99 | one-time |
| BLACK RYUKIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| CALICO KITTY FISH | $1.99 | one-time |
| GRAY WHITE KITTY FISH | $1.99 | one-time |
| WHITE VAMPIRE | $1.99 | one-time |
| BLACK VAMPIRE | $1.99 | one-time |
| BLACK WITCH | $1.99 | one-time |
| WHITE WITCH | $1.99 | one-time |
| ZOMBIE FISH | $1.99 | one-time |
| SKELETON FISH | $1.99 | one-time |
| PANDA TELESCOPE | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Gorgeous and lifelike fish
- 🎨 Beautiful and customizable environments
- 🎶 Soothing water sounds
- 🕰️ Useful clock feature
- 👍 Immersive and relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption on max settings
- 💰 Additional fish require paid purchases
- 🌱 Lack of plant/natural decor options
- 🐟 Limited variety of standard goldfish

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashing on high-end devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to change fish colors
- Add more fish species (e.g. bettas, tetras)
- Implement fish breeding/growth mode
- Allow customizing fish placement in tank
- Add desktop/widget mode for always-on display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colored Pencil free?

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

### Is RYUKIN free?

RYUKIN costs $3.49, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

RYUKIN is rated higher. Colored Pencil averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while RYUKIN averages 4.9 from 62 ratings.

### Do Colored Pencil or RYUKIN have ads?

Neither Colored Pencil nor RYUKIN shows ads.

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

Colored Pencil ships an update every 3 weeks, and RYUKIN weekly. Most recently, Colored Pencil was updated on October 27, 2026 and RYUKIN 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.*