4 Square vs MakeColor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
4 Square
This app generates random artwork by combining four different visual elements. Users can tap individual squares to cycle through images or drag them to rearrange the composition.
- Random artwork generation
- Tap to change images
- Drag to reposition elements
- Four-element composition
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4 square is an artwork that creates random juxtapositions of four different elements. Tap each square to change the images. Drag the squares to change their positions.
MakeColor
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What happens if you add just a little bit of another color? This app lets you try it instantly. A simple and fun color-mixing app for everyone. Choose a color from 12 options, select another color to mix, set the ratio, and tap MIX. Watch the colors blend together, like real paint. You can even mix another color into the result. The controls are very simple. Children can enjoy it together with adults. For color play. For choosing colors before drawing or crafting. For hints when you’re not sure about a color combination. ※ Ads may appear at times that do not interrupt operation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MakeColor at every 4 months against 4 Square's every 67 months. 4 Square's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
4 Square ships an update every 67 months, MakeColor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 4 Square | MakeColor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 67 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | jody zellen | Yukihiro Shioya |
In-app purchases
4 Square
No in-app purchases
MakeColor
No in-app purchases
