Comparison

Compulsive vs Color Tap Plus

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

Head to head
About

Compulsive

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
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A palette of beautiful colors needs your help to get organized. This quick color matching puzzle game is easy to learn and difficult to put down. Ready to get Compulsive? ■ FEATURES □ Addictive color matching puzzle game □ Multiple Game Modes: Arcade, Strategy, Zen, Challenge □ Multiplayer: Play friends on the same board □ Power-ups: Organizer, Cleaner, Duster □ Leaderboards & Achievements □ Beautiful bright candy-like colors with a modern theme □ Awesome animations, music, and sound □ Play games in 60 seconds, 30 moves, or unlimited □ Game Center integration for challenging friends and family □ Optimized for all iPhone and iPad Retina Displays ■ RULES □ Drag tiles anywhere on the board as long as the dropped tile joins another of same color □ Join four or more tiles of the same color to clear them off the board and score points. □ A Clean tile clears all tiles of a specific color off the board. □ Clear multiple groups of tiles in a single move for bonus points. ■ POWER-UPS □ Power-ups include Duster, Cleaner, Organizer, and Visionary to help improve your game! □ Duster removes a tile off the board and counts towards the combo. Use it to start your next combo and score bigger points. Limit 5 per game. □ The Cleaner power-up removes an entire color from the board. This is just like the white cleaner tile that appears on the board. Limit is 3 per game. □ The Organizer power-up gives you 10 seconds to arrange the board however you want without any tiles exploding. This allows you to create really big groups and and even bigger combos for a massive bonus. Limit is 1 per game. □ Visionary power-up is a one time purchase that provides color tile counts on the board on every game played. Helps you to focus on what color to use to build your next group. Also tells you the best time to use your Organizer power-up! ■ TIPS □ Create larger groups of tiles for bigger scores. □ Set up tiles on the game board so when one group clears others will follow. □ Bonus multiplier is given on the total number of groups you clean up in a single move. □ Use the white tiles or Cleaner power-up to wipe up a mess or score some quick points. □ Use the Duster tile to start off a killer combo. □ Buy plenty of Organizers from the Store to really run your score up high. □ Use the Visionary power-up as an indicator to use the Organizer power-up. □ Play everyday to earn 1,000 extra tiles. □ Connect the leaderboard to Game Center and Facebook to crush your friend's scores. ■ REVIEWS □ “Best New Games" — Apple App Store Feature □ "So minimal, so addictive" — LA Times □ "Its design is generous, both in aesthetic elegance and in play" — Kill Screen □ “Compulsive is a slick puzzler that lives up to its name” — GameZebo ■ CONTACT □ Problem? In the app please tap MORE, ABOUT, and SEND FEEDBACK to talk directly to our team. □ Like us at https://www.facebook.com/CompulsiveGame □ Follow us at https://twitter.com/tmsoft □ Visit us at https://www.tmsoft.com/compulsive/

About

Color Tap Plus

A quick-paced game where players must tap the correct colored dot within a time limit to score points. Maintain streaks for bonus points and extra time, while avoiding incorrect taps. Offers customizable color palettes and supports light/dark modes.

Highlights
  • Time-based color challenges
  • Score points by tapping correct colors
  • Streak bonuses for points and time
  • Customizable color palettes
  • Light and dark mode support
  • High score challenges
Features
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Color Tap Plus is a fast-paced game that combines time and color challenges. Within 60 seconds, tap the correct dot that matches the progress bar to earn a point, but tap the wrong color and you’ll lose points. Hitting a color streak will provide bonus points and extra time. If you can continue the streak, the bonus points will increase. Extra Features: • Change color palette to challenge yourself more • Supports light and dark mode • Beat your high score for a surprise in the Game Over Screen. Game Modes: • Classic • Blitz • Survive Can you get a flawless victory?

Screenshots

Compulsive4 screens
Color Tap Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Compulsive at Free against Color Tap Plus's $1.99. Compulsive also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (91% vs 56%). Color Tap Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Compulsive is free to download; Color Tap Plus costs $1.99 up front. Compulsive sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Color Tap Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compulsive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compulsive has 145 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Compulsive's written reviews are positive against 56% of Color Tap Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Compulsive versus Color Tap Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompulsiveColor Tap Plus
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (145 ratings) — better2.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings145 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTMSOFTLuke Irvin

Customer experience

Compulsive

All ratings145 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.4%

Color Tap Plus

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Compulsive

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Slow server connection for score uploads
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Longer game modes
  • More customization options
  • Improved leaderboard and social features

Color Tap Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Compulsive

One-time6
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Visionary$0.99
  • Tidy Pack$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Fresh Pack$1.99
  • Spotless Pack$4.99
  • Perfect Pack$9.99
None

Color Tap Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compulsive free?
Compulsive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Color Tap Plus free?
Color Tap Plus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Compulsive or Color Tap Plus?
Compulsive is rated higher. Compulsive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Color Tap Plus averages 2.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Compulsive or Color Tap Plus have ads?
Compulsive shows ads; Color Tap Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, Compulsive or Color Tap Plus?
Compulsive ships an update every 3 months, and Color Tap Plus every 3 months. Most recently, Compulsive was updated on September 20, 2026 and Color Tap Plus on September 19, 2026.

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