# Color Text Messages vs Colored Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Colored Note at none against Color Text Messages's 1. Colored Note also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). Color Text Messages's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Text Messages sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Colored Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Colored Note holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Color Text Messages's written reviews are positive against 53% of Colored Note's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Color Text Messages ships an update every 9 months, Colored Note weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Text Messages | Colored Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-text-messages-customizer-colorful-texting/id555605087/reviews) | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-note/id907913367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 53.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MULIAN LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018842744) | [Veniamin Gribkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/907913370) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Text Messages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-text-messages-customizer-colorful-texting/id555605087)

Personalize your text messages with vibrant colors, unique fonts, and custom bubble styles. Enhance your conversations with special effects and backgrounds to make every message stand out. Preview your creations before sending to ensure they perfectly match your style or mood.

**Highlights:** Customizable text colors and fonts, Themed bubble styles with backgrounds, Random color and font generator, Adjustable text transparency and shadow, Realistic message preview, Works with iMessage and other messaging apps

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and fun text customization
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎉 Variety of fonts and backgrounds
- 💡 Allows for creative expression in messages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 📤 Sends messages as images, not actual text
- 🔀 Requires switching between app and messaging app

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes or crashes when trying to send messages
- Compatibility issues with certain devices or OS versions

**Requested features**

- Integrate with default messaging app
- Expand free font and background options
- Allow for longer text messages
- Add ability to customize individual words/characters


### Colored Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-note/id907913367)

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and experiences with a versatile diary and notepad. Add photos, color-code entries, and organize with tags for easy retrieval. Share your notes with friends or keep them private with passcode protection.

**Highlights:** Add photos to notes, Color-code notes for organization, Assign tags for searching, Sort notes as desired, Share notes with friends, Secure notes with a passcode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of colors and fonts
- 📝 Helpful for note-taking
- 🌟 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss
- 🔍 Difficulty finding or organizing notes
- 🔒 Lack of security features (e.g., password protection)
- 🔧 Issues with recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or not saving properly
- Cursor jumping or text selection issues
- Glitches with recent app updates

**Requested features**

- Add checklist/to-do list functionality
- Improve note sorting and search options
- Implement password protection or biometric security
- Provide more font and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Text Messages free?

Color Text Messages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Colored Note free?

Colored Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Color Text Messages or Colored Note?

Colored Note is rated higher. Color Text Messages averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Colored Note averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.

### Do Color Text Messages or Colored Note have ads?

Neither Color Text Messages nor Colored Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Text Messages or Colored Note?

Color Text Messages ships an update every 9 months, and Colored Note weekly. Most recently, Color Text Messages was updated on November 6, 2026 and Colored Note on November 6, 2026.

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