# Color Band vs Animal Train

The clearest difference is rating: Animal Train at 4.2 against Color Band's 3.7. Animal Train also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 72) and review sentiment (84% vs 73%). Color Band's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (5.1 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Band sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Animal Train sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Animal Train holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animal Train has 3.9K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Color Band's written reviews are positive against 84% of Animal Train's.

Color Band ships an update monthly, Animal Train every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Band | Animal Train |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-band/id642764991/reviews) | **[4.2 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-train-learning-game/id1573250737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ting-Wei Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/436122136) | [Cubic Frog Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/383413624) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Band

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-band/id642764991)

Create art and music by "painting" with sounds in mid-air using your device's camera. Explore over 80 interactive colors, each with a unique sound, and bring your creations to life with touch or automatic playback. Features include a sound sandbox, art creation tools, and an interactive character.

**Highlights:** Mid-air sound painting with camera motion control, Over 80 interactive colors with unique sounds, Sound sandbox and art creation tool, Record custom sounds, Touch and automatic playback modes, Interactive character playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Christmas Super Sale | Free | one-time |
| Drum Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Percussion Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animal Coloring Book Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Misc Set 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animal Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piano Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Loops and Beats 1 | $1.99 | one-time |


### Animal Train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-train-learning-game/id1573250737)

Embark on a global train journey to discover animals in their natural habitats. This toddler-friendly game offers flashcards, facts, quizzes, and spelling puzzles to teach children about various animal species and their behaviors.

**Highlights:** Animal flashcards, Animal facts and quizzes, Spelling puzzles, Jigsaw puzzles, Animal sticker rewards, Learn animal names

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PACK 1-Unlock 5 Zones Forever! | $6.99 | one-time |
| PACK 2-Unlock 5 Zones Forever! | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and educational games
- 🎓 Beneficial for learning
- 👏 Engaging and entertaining
- 🤗 Great for kids and grandkids
- 🌟 Excellent learning content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing for some users
- 🙄 Interrupts child's play for stars

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working on some devices
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More free content
- Improved sound and audio quality
- Customization options for parents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Band free?

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

### Is Animal Train free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Band or Animal Train?

Animal Train is rated higher. Color Band averages 3.7 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Animal Train averages 4.2 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Color Band or Animal Train have ads?

Neither Color Band nor Animal Train shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Band or Animal Train?

Color Band ships an update monthly, and Animal Train every 2 months. Most recently, Color Band was updated on September 28, 2026 and Animal Train on October 17, 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.*