Comparison

A Simple Task vs Color Surge

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

Head to head
About

A Simple Task

A fast-paced game where players must tap numbers 1 to 100 in order within a four-minute time limit. It offers a scoring system based on speed and includes achievements to unlock. This game is a fun way to pass the time and challenge friends.

Highlights
  • Tap numbers 1-100 in order
  • Four-minute time limit
  • Speed-based scoring
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Compete with friends
  • Quick playtime
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"Don't be fooled. It's not as simple as it seems." Here’s a challenge for you: Simply touch all the numbers from 1 to 100 in order, and do it in under four minutes. Sounds easy, right? Everyone thinks that will be easy, but you'll be surprised how difficult it is. Try it for yourself, and see if you get all the numbers before time runs out. The scoring system rewards you for finding the next number quickly. Compare scores with your friends! Try to get all of the achievements! Got a few spare minutes? This game is a great, fun way to pass the time. Will you be the first of your friends to accomplish such A Simple Task? Other quotes from players: "Pleasantly nerve-wracking" "Simple, premise, super execution!" "I love this game!"

About

Color Surge

Features
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Tetris meets Match-3 gameplay in Color Surge! Direct falling color drops to line up 3 or more matching tiles and clear them from the board. Play across 3 unique game modes, each with a dedicated global leaderboard. Challenge yourself by clearing levels with efficient combos to beat your high score! Color Surge features: • 3 challenging game modes: Regular, Hex, and Gravity. • Make matches more quickly as difficulty increases over time. • It’s you versus the world! Compete on the global leaderboards or push for a higher personal best. Founded in 2020, Error300 Games is based in Dublin, Ireland. Avid gamers themselves, they strive to make the games they want to play.

Screenshots

Color Surge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A Simple Task at none against Color Surge's 4. Color Surge's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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

Both are free to download. Color Surge sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. A Simple Task asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
A Simple Task versus Color Surge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Simple TaskColor Surge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 20 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBright Side Labs, LLCERROR300 GAMES LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

A Simple Task

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Color Surge

One-time4
  • Gravity Mode$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Hex Mode$0.99
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  • All In$2.99

Questions

Is A Simple Task free?
A Simple Task is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Color Surge free?
Color Surge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do A Simple Task or Color Surge have ads?
A Simple Task shows ads; Color Surge does not.

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