# Groops vs Chromatic

The clearest difference is rating: Chromatic at 4.9 against Groops's 4.3. Chromatic also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 671) and review sentiment (95% vs 86%). Groops's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Groops sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Chromatic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chromatic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chromatic has 4.7K ratings behind it against 671, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Groops's written reviews are positive against 95% of Chromatic's.

Groops ships an update every 8 days, Chromatic every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groops | Chromatic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (671 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groops/id659981940/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromatic-color-puzzles/id1438452765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 671 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | **94.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torched Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/659981943) | [Ryan Schalk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039705243) |

## What reviewers say

### Groops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groops/id659981940)

This puzzle game challenges your mind by matching tiles based on shared or unique attributes. With hundreds of levels and exciting game modes like Time Attack and multiplayer, it offers endless fun and brain stimulation. Compete with friends and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Time Attack mode, Leaderboards, Multiplayer mode, Unlockable achievements, Hint system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of 50 Board Shuffles | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 5,000 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3x3 Bonus Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of 20,000 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack of 100,000 Points | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming game
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking
- 🤔 Makes you think differently
- 🕰️ Great for passing time
- 🧠 Brain workout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Requires Facebook login for more levels
- 🔢 Lack of new levels
- 🎵 No background music

**Reported bugs**

- Level 10 of 'brainz needed' bonus pack won't let user progress
- Crash after time attack finishes
- Level 45 of easy 4x4 board shows '0/ ' and crashes
- Win not recognized in local multiplayer

**Requested features**

- More levels and boards
- Ability to reset level scores
- Endless mode
- Ability to see previous groops found


### Chromatic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromatic-color-puzzles/id1438452765)

Unwind with a calming color-based puzzle game. Arrange hues into harmonious gradients by swapping colors. Enjoy a stress-free experience with no time limits or high scores, perfect for artistic expression and relaxation.

**Highlights:** Color swapping puzzles, Arrange satisfying gradients, Reduce negative emotions, Challenge perceptual skills, Create harmony from chaos, Ambient music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Infinite Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🎨 Beautiful color gradients
- 🎶 Soothing background music
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Ability to create custom puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Limited number of preset puzzles
- 🔢 Lack of scoring/timing features

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles not registering as correctly placed
- Progress lost when app is closed
- Purchase validation errors

**Requested features**

- More themed and seasonal puzzles
- Ability to save custom puzzles
- Option to add a timer or scoring system
- Wider color palette selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groops free?

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

### Is Chromatic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Groops or Chromatic?

Chromatic is rated higher. Groops averages 4.3 out of 5 from 671 ratings, while Chromatic averages 4.9 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Groops or Chromatic have ads?

Neither Groops nor Chromatic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Groops or Chromatic?

Groops ships an update every 8 days, and Chromatic every 5 months. Most recently, Groops was updated on October 23, 2026 and Chromatic on October 29, 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.*