# PLAY vs Colorblocks World

The clearest difference is monetization model: PLAY at free with in-app purchases against Colorblocks World's subscription. PLAY also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Colorblocks World's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (152 vs 25). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PLAY sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Colorblocks World sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PLAY holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colorblocks World has 152 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of PLAY's written reviews are positive against 43% of Colorblocks World's.

PLAY ships an update every 2 months, Colorblocks World every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLAY | Colorblocks World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-doh-create-abcs/id652113712/reviews)** | [4.2 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorblocks-world/id1665913232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 43.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 243 MB | 713 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayDate Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/652113715) | [Blue-Zoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/938119031) |

## 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 |


### Colorblocks World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorblocks-world/id1665913232)

Embark on a vibrant adventure with beloved characters from a popular children's show. Engage in creative painting, explore the color wheel, and unlock rewards while learning about colors in a fun, interactive way. This app fosters early color recognition and self-expression.

**Highlights:** Creative Painting Game, Explore the Colour Wheel, Dress up characters, Unlock rewards, Learn color recognition, Watch show clips and songs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock All | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Child enjoys the app
- 👍 Clever app design
- 👍 Amazing for learning
- 👍 Fun activities
- 👍 App is super awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and doesn't work well
- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 🐛 Cannot access membership
- 🐛 Charged before trial ends
- 🐛 App crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot access membership after paying
- Mixing factory won't allow mixing white, black, or gray
- Charged on day one before trial ends
- Cannot access premium features
- Restore purchases pop-up is broken

**Requested features**

- Add season 3 characters
- Make creative coloring have light, dark, dull, and in-between colors
- Add color mixing to creative coloring
- Create a game to make your own Numberblock, Alphablock, or Colorblock
- Add red to the sorting express game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLAY free?

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

### Is Colorblocks World free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PLAY or Colorblocks World?

PLAY is rated higher. PLAY averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Colorblocks World averages 4.2 from 152 ratings.

### Do PLAY or Colorblocks World have ads?

Neither PLAY nor Colorblocks World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLAY or Colorblocks World?

PLAY ships an update every 2 months, and Colorblocks World every 3 weeks. Most recently, PLAY was updated on August 28, 2026 and Colorblocks World on September 2, 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.*