# Compulsive vs readySketch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: readySketch at none against Compulsive's 6. readySketch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Compulsive's advantage is ratings volume (145 vs 5). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compulsive sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. readySketch asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Compulsive against 4.8 for readySketch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compulsive has 145 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Compulsive's written reviews are positive against 100% of readySketch's.

Compulsive ships an update every 3 months, readySketch every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compulsive | readySketch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compulsive/id587809169/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readysketch/id1475781411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **145** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [readySketch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475781410) |

## What reviewers say

### Compulsive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compulsive/id587809169)

Organize a vibrant palette of colors in this addictive puzzle game. Match and clear tiles to score points, utilizing power-ups and strategic moves. Compete with friends and climb leaderboards in various game modes.

**Highlights:** Addictive color matching puzzle, Multiple game modes, Multiplayer on the same board, Strategic power-ups, Leaderboards and achievements, Modern, bright color themes, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Visionary | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tidy Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fresh Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spotless Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- ⏱️ Quick games for short sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked game modes
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🎨 Limited color customization

**Reported bugs**

- Slow server connection for score uploads
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Longer game modes
- More customization options
- Improved leaderboard and social features


### readySketch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readysketch/id1475781411)

This app provides billions of art prompt combinations across seven collections to spark creativity. It includes a 5-minute timer to encourage quick practice sessions, allowing users to create and share their artwork.

**Highlights:** Billions of prompt combinations, 7 prompt collections, 5-minute creative timer, Practice-focused art tool, Artwork sharing feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compulsive free?

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

### Is readySketch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compulsive or readySketch?

readySketch is rated higher. Compulsive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while readySketch averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Compulsive or readySketch have ads?

Compulsive shows ads; readySketch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compulsive or readySketch?

Compulsive ships an update every 3 months, and readySketch every 10 days. Most recently, Compulsive was updated on October 14, 2026 and readySketch on October 3, 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.*