# PLAY vs Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep

The clearest difference is price: PLAY at Free against Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep's $3.99. PLAY also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PLAY is free to download; Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep costs $3.99 up front. PLAY sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for PLAY against 4.3 for Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 124 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of PLAY's written reviews are positive against 50% of Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep's.

PLAY ships an update every 2 months, Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLAY | Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-doh-create-abcs/id652113712/reviews) | **[4.3 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coloring-fun-with-fox-and-sheep/id1479012191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#165** |
| Size | 243 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayDate Digital Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/652113715) | [Fox and Sheep GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/666759463) |

## What reviewers say

### PLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-doh-create-abcs/id652113712)

This app uses virtual Play-Doh to teach children the alphabet. Kids can trace letters, learn new vocabulary, and create custom Play-Doh scenes. It also includes letter matching games and progress tracking for parents.

**Highlights:** Virtual Play-Doh letter tracing, Vocabulary association with letters, Customizable Play-Doh creations, Play-Doh scene building, Letter matching games, Progress tracking for parents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Alphabets | $3.99 | one-time |


### Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coloring-fun-with-fox-and-sheep/id1479012191)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app allows children to express their creativity through painting and drawing with a variety of brushes, colors, and patterns. It offers a calming, meditative experience with optional music and allows easy sharing of artwork. Designed for ages 4 and up, it requires no internet connection.

**Highlights:** Numerous brushes, colors, and patterns, Easy correction of mistakes, Calm, meditative music option, Share artwork with loved ones, Offline play capability, Optimized for ages 4+

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLAY free?

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

### Is Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep free?

Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PLAY or Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep?

Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep is rated higher. PLAY averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep averages 4.3 from 124 ratings.

### Do PLAY or Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep have ads?

Neither PLAY nor Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLAY or Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep?

PLAY ships an update every 2 months, and Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep every 38 months. Most recently, PLAY was updated on November 6, 2026 and Coloring Fun with Fox & Sheep on November 7, 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.*