# Monster Coloring Book vs Smasher Mix

Monster Coloring Book and Smasher Mix both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Monster Coloring Book's written reviews are positive against 40% of Smasher Mix's. Monster Coloring Book also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smasher Mix sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Monster Coloring Book asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Monster Coloring Book against 4.4 for Smasher Mix. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 47 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Monster Coloring Book's written reviews are positive against 40% of Smasher Mix's.

Monster Coloring Book ships an update every 6 weeks, Smasher Mix every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Coloring Book | Smasher Mix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-coloring-book/id435676573/reviews)** | [4.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smasher-mix/id598934033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 39.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playtend Apps LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/320166203) | [SGAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239506340) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Coloring Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-coloring-book/id435676573)

Unleash your creativity with a digital coloring book filled with unique monsters. Explore a vast collection of creatures, decorate them with stickers and patterns, and share your masterpieces. Enjoy a mess-free and fun artistic experience for all ages.

**Highlights:** 175 unique monsters to color, Stickers for decoration, Customizable patterns, Touch & fill or finger painting, Email creations to friends, Print creations, Save to device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Amazing colors and patterns
- 🎶 Wonderful background music
- 💖 Simple and cute interface
- 👾 Adorable and creative monsters
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🚫 No eraser
- 🎛️ No zoom function
- ⏳ Loading waits
- 📱 Small screen issues on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- App keeps shutting down mid-coloring
- Cannot switch from fill mode to brush mode
- Crash problem in brush-selecting mode
- Performance is poor on iPad 1

**Requested features**

- Add an eraser tool
- Implement zoom functionality (pinch to zoom)
- Add more colors, especially brighter ones
- Add more patterns
- Add more monsters and categories


### Smasher Mix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smasher-mix/id598934033)

Engage in a colorful and addictive arcade game where you must swiftly smash all bugs, avoiding the black ones. Earn points by smashing more bugs, but be careful not to miss too many or touch the forbidden black bug to avoid game over.

**Highlights:** Smash colorful bugs, Avoid black bugs, Score points by smashing, Miss limit, Addictive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Baby Mode | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Coloring Book free?

Monster Coloring Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smasher Mix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monster Coloring Book or Smasher Mix?

Monster Coloring Book is rated higher. Monster Coloring Book averages 4.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Smasher Mix averages 4.4 from 47 ratings.

### Do Monster Coloring Book or Smasher Mix have ads?

Smasher Mix shows ads; Monster Coloring Book does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Coloring Book or Smasher Mix?

Monster Coloring Book ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smasher Mix every 5 months. Most recently, Monster Coloring Book was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smasher Mix 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.*
