# Colorma vs Lyra 2

The clearest difference is ads: Lyra 2 at none against Colorma's shown. Colorma's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colorma sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Lyra 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Colorma against 5.0 for Lyra 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colorma has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Colorma ships an update every 2 weeks, Lyra 2 every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colorma | Lyra 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorma/id6471999662/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyra-2/id6560118044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Logisk Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/796814064) | [Cold Hours, Unipessoal LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489742371) |

## What reviewers say

### Colorma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorma/id6471999662)

This puzzle game tests your color perception and creativity. Place tiles to create gradients and solve intricate challenges on unique grids. It offers hundreds of levels with vibrant visuals and calming soundtracks for both beginners and masters.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique levels, Place color tiles, Create stunning gradients, Intricate grid challenges, Vibrant visuals, Relaxing soundtracks

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 Hints | $2.29 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $3.79 | one-time |
| Hex Level Packs | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Square Level Packs | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hex Level Packs | $7.99 | one-time |
| Treat Me to Lunch | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treat Me to Lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Support a Coding Session | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fund My Future Projects | $19.99 | one-time |
| Join the Hall of Fame | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌈 Beautiful color gradients
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 🎨 Visually stunning design
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience
- 💎 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of detailed statistics/progress tracking
- 💰 Concerns about ads and in-app purchases
- 🔄 Levels can be repetitive
- 🔌 Crashes and compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to continue or choose a level
- Inability to get clues/hints to pass certain levels

**Requested features**

- More color palettes and level variety
- Data/progress sync across devices
- Detailed level completion stats
- Ability to replay completed levels


### Lyra 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyra-2/id6560118044)

A relaxing, minimalist puzzle game with endless levels and no distractions. Enjoy a peaceful gaming experience with multiple modes and dynamic backgrounds. Play anytime, anywhere, offline or online.

**Highlights:** Endless levels, No timers or distractions, Play offline, Multiple game modes, Dynamic backgrounds, Cloud saves, Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lyra 2 Backgrounds Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lyra 2 Backgrounds Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lyra 2 Backgrounds Tier 3 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colorma free?

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

### Is Lyra 2 free?

Lyra 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Colorma or Lyra 2?

Lyra 2 is rated higher. Colorma averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Lyra 2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Colorma or Lyra 2 have ads?

Colorma shows ads; Lyra 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Colorma or Lyra 2?

Colorma ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lyra 2 every 24 months. Most recently, Colorma was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lyra 2 on August 25, 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.*