Comparison

4Colors vs black (game)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

4Colors

Features
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If you want to detach from your busy life, stress relief this colouring game might help you there. 4Colors is an addictive puzzle game, the goal of the game is to change the colour of the squares in order to build big square with four different colours, until entire screen is cleared. The object of the game is to do so in as few touches as possible. It has 4 unique levels, each level has 3 sub-levels. -In EASY level, the dropping square can be placed anywhere, it may overlap on the same or different squares. -In MEDIUM level, the dropping square can only be placed on the different colour squares or on free space, it cannot overlap on the same squares. -In HARD level, the dropping square can only be placed on the same colour squares or on free space, it cannot overlap on the different squares. -In GENIUS level, the dropping square can only be placed on free space, it cannot overlap on any colour squares. Double-tap or two Single-taps set down the square, long touch stops the game or a swipe up from the bottom of the screen brings up the control panel. With 4Spaces, 4Colors is the second game in Sage’s Leisure Series. They will give you the perfect Relaxation and Mindfulness you deserve!

About

black (game)

Solve 50 unique puzzle levels by making the entire screen black. Each level presents a distinct logical challenge. Hints are available to guide you through the game.

Highlights
  • 50 unique puzzle levels
  • Each level has its own logic
  • Hint system available
  • Ad-free hint option via in-app purchase
  • Part of a color puzzle game series
Features
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The sequel to my 'yellow' and 'red' games is here! Can you make the screen black in 50 levels? Each level has its own logic. Do you need help? Use the light bulb button that will appear after a while in the top right of each level to get a hint. There are multiple hints for each level. With the in-app purchase you will not get ads before the hints. This is the third game in my color puzzle series. There are already 7 color games each with 50 new levels. Enjoy! @BartBonte

Screenshots

4Colors4 screens
black (game)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: black (game) at Free against 4Colors's $0.99. black (game) also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 22 months). 4Colors's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

black (game) is free to download; 4Colors costs $0.99 up front. black (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 4Colors asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4Colors ships an update every 22 months, black (game) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
4Colors versus black (game): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4Colorsblack (game)
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (544 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—95.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—544 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB26 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLiansheng ZhangBart BONTE

Bugs and requests

4Colors

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

black (game)

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Level 46 glitching
  • Inability to update consent settings

Requested features

3 requests
  • More color-themed games (e.g. orange, purple, white)
  • Option to skip levels
  • Ability to reset game progress

In-app purchases

None

4Colors

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

black (game)

One-time1
  • premium unlock$2.49

Questions

Is 4Colors free?
4Colors costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is black (game) free?
black (game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 4Colors or black (game) have ads?
black (game) shows ads; 4Colors does not.
Which is updated more often, 4Colors or black (game)?
4Colors ships an update every 22 months, and black (game) every 3 months. Most recently, 4Colors was updated on August 23, 2026 and black (game) on September 24, 2026.

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