# Factory Balls vs Colorscope

The clearest difference is price: Colorscope at Free against Factory Balls's $2.49. Colorscope also leads on ratings volume (732 vs 127). Factory Balls's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#115 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Colorscope is free to download; Factory Balls costs $2.49 up front. Colorscope sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Factory Balls asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Factory Balls against 4.8 for Colorscope. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colorscope has 732 ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Factory Balls's written reviews are positive against 87% of Colorscope's.

Factory Balls ships an update every 10 months, Colorscope every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory Balls | Colorscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.49 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-balls/id641519483/reviews) | **[4.8 (732 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorscope/id1458709427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 127 | **732** |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 87.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Next Apps BVBA](https://appshunter.io/developer/452162279) |

## What reviewers say

### Factory Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-balls/id641519483)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

A logic puzzle game where you craft custom balls to match target designs. Use various tools to apply paint, create patterns, and achieve the desired look without an instruction manual. Enjoy a relaxing mental workout with over 200 original levels.

**Highlights:** Custom ball crafting, Logic puzzle gameplay, Tool-based customization, Target design matching, 200+ original levels, No time limits or penalties

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and challenging puzzle game
- 🤩 Nostalgic and engaging
- 💡 Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- ⏱️ Short game length, not enough levels
- 🔁 Lack of save/continue feature

**Reported bugs**

- Slow load times and unnecessary animations
- Issues with color blindness
- Progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Save/continue feature
- Challenge mode with move limits
- Customization options (new tools, shapes, etc.)


### Colorscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorscope/id1458709427)

Engage with a minimalist and visually striking puzzle game that challenges your perception of color. Explore 900 handcrafted levels with unique mechanics. Offers alternative color schemes for color blindness.

**Highlights:** Minimalist puzzle design, Visually stunning graphics, 900 handcrafted puzzles, Alternative color schemes, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dreamvessel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Featherheart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flowermind | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mooncloud | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snaildance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sunburst | $0.99 | one-time |
| Easy Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full collection | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing, meditative experience
- 🎨 Beautiful colors and patterns
- 🧠 Engaging mental challenge
- 🎮 Satisfying gameplay
- 💰 Reasonable pricing for additional content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues (crashes, glitches)
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Difficulty purchasing additional content

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to purchase additional puzzle packs
- Graphical issues with animations on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Custom color options
- Ability to reset progress and start over
- Zen mode to create custom patterns
- Cloud sync for progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Factory Balls free?

Factory Balls costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Colorscope free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Factory Balls or Colorscope?

Colorscope is rated higher. Factory Balls averages 4.8 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Colorscope averages 4.8 from 732 ratings.

### Do Factory Balls or Colorscope have ads?

Neither Factory Balls nor Colorscope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Factory Balls or Colorscope?

Factory Balls ships an update every 10 months, and Colorscope every 17 months. Most recently, Factory Balls was updated on November 6, 2026 and Colorscope on November 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.*