# TangleApp vs Color Study

The clearest difference is rating: Color Study at 4.9 against TangleApp's 3.0. Color Study also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 45%) and ratings volume (529 vs 4). TangleApp's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TangleApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month and Color Study sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color Study holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Study has 529 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of TangleApp's written reviews are positive against 88% of Color Study's.

TangleApp ships an update every 10 days, Color Study every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TangleApp | Color Study |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangleapp/id6738384358/reviews) | **[4.9 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-study-simplify-painting/id6755313672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **529** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#136** |
| Size | 25 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alicia Gutierrez Rey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780522366) | [BrushLabs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873618742) |

## What reviewers say

### TangleApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangleapp/id6738384358)

Train your mind, find calm, and boost creativity with guided challenges inspired by the Zentangle method. This app offers step-by-step instructions to enhance concentration and reduce stress, making it ideal for both beginners and artists seeking mindfulness.

**Highlights:** Mind training challenges, Zentangle technique inspiration, Step-by-step guides, Concentration enhancement, Stress reduction, Creativity stimulation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Suscripción mensual | $6.00 | per month |
| Suscripción trimestral | $15.00 | per 3 months |
| Suscripción anual | $30.00 | per year |


### Color Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-study-simplify-painting/id6755313672)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #175 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app helps artists simplify images into essential shapes and colors for study. It provides tools for accurate color matching, paint mixing guidance, and detailed analysis of value, saturation, and color codes. Advanced features for deeper analysis and paint mixing are available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Image simplification to shapes and colors, Accurate color picker with pixel averaging, Paint mixing guidance, Value, saturation, and color code inspection, Interactive analysis maps, Customizable grid overlay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Study Pro monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Color Study Pro monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Color Study Pro yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Color Study Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Color Study tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Color Study tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Color Study tip | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TangleApp free?

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

### Is Color Study free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TangleApp or Color Study?

Color Study is rated higher. TangleApp averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Color Study averages 4.9 from 529 ratings.

### Do TangleApp or Color Study have ads?

Neither TangleApp nor Color Study shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TangleApp or Color Study?

TangleApp ships an update every 10 days, and Color Study every 11 days. Most recently, TangleApp was updated on October 20, 2026 and Color Study on October 28, 2026.

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