# Draw Something vs Pixelmania

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixelmania at 80% against Draw Something's 27%. Pixelmania also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 4). Draw Something's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draw Something sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixelmania sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Draw Something holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixelmania has 4.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Draw Something's written reviews are positive against 80% of Pixelmania's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Draw Something ships an update every 6 months, Pixelmania every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draw Something | Pixelmania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-something/id435026382/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmania-number-coloring/id1315399681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ABCiSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/409799840) | [Smart Games Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095357835) |

## What reviewers say

### Draw Something

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-something/id435026382)

A fun and easy-to-use paint application designed for all ages, especially children. It offers a wide range of drawing tools, color options, and special effects to enhance creativity. Users can paint on various backgrounds, import their own pictures, and share their creations easily.

**Highlights:** Single stroke drawing, Adjustable stroke size, Normal and new colors, Continuous color change, Gradient colors, Paint on custom backgrounds, Save and share paintings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Pixelmania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmania-number-coloring/id1315399681)

Engage in a relaxing coloring experience with a vast collection of pixel art images. This app offers a creative outlet for all ages, allowing users to paint by number and share their creations.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of pixel art images, Variety of themes (animals, mandalas, fantasy), Intuitive touch controls, Family-friendly content, Share video creations, Offline play support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Fun game
- 🎨 Variety of pictures to color
- 🆓 All pictures are free
- 🕰 Relaxing and calming
- 📸 Ability to color own photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🔒 Premium content locked behind subscription
- 🔁 Inability to lock completed colors
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific pictures
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Completed colors becoming uncolored
- Back button causing accidental exits

**Requested features**

- Add a section to view completed pictures
- Indicate when all squares of a color are filled
- Improve navigation and picture organization
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Add ability to save completed pictures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Draw Something free?

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

### Is Pixelmania free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Draw Something or Pixelmania?

Draw Something is rated higher. Draw Something averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pixelmania averages 4.5 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Draw Something or Pixelmania have ads?

Both Draw Something and Pixelmania show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Draw Something or Pixelmania?

Draw Something ships an update every 6 months, and Pixelmania every 10 days. Most recently, Draw Something was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pixelmania on October 23, 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.*