Comparison

Coloring Book+ (by Playground) vs ddPlayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Coloring Book+ (by Playground)

Features
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Unleash Your Inner Artist—Anytime, Anywhere Discover the joy of color with 600+ illustrations that range from whimsical animals and fantasy worlds to intricate mandalas and calming nature scenes. Whether you’re five or ninety-five, our inclusive interface makes creative expression effortless—no tutorials needed, just tap and paint. Why you’ll love it • Unlimited Color Palette – Pick any hue, create custom gradients, and save favorite swatches for instant reuse. • Paint Offline – Perfect for flights, road trips, or screen-time without Wi-Fi. Your progress is always safe. • One-Tap Export – Share crisp, high-resolution artwork to social, print it as wall art, or send it as a digital greeting card. • Kid-Friendly & Grown-Up Approved – Guided fill mode prevents slips for little fingers, while precision zoom satisfies detail-hungry pros. • Stress-Relief Built In – dark-mode canvas help you unwind and focus. Ready to splash your world with color? Download now and start your first masterpiece in seconds.

About

ddPlayer

This app allows you to play videos, audio, and images from local storage, cloud drives, and network-attached storage. It connects to media servers like Plex and Jellyfin, offering features like adjustable playback speed, subtitles, and background audio.

Highlights
  • Play local files
  • Connect to cloud drives (Baidu Netdisk, OneDrive)
  • Access NAS via WebDAV, SMB, FTP
  • Supports Plex, Jellyfin, Emby
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Subtitle and audio track selection
  • Picture-in-Picture and background playback
Features
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ddPlayer, your personal media player. Play videos from local storage, cloud drives, and NAS on iPhone and iPad. Connect your media servers and browse your personal collection in one place. 【Connect Your Media】 Import local files, connect Baidu Netdisk and OneDrive, or access your computer and NAS through WebDAV, SMB, and FTP. Supports Emby, Jellyfin, and Plex media servers. 【Browse Your Collection】 Explore movie and TV show posters, descriptions, and cast information provided by your media server. Choose seasons and episodes from the details page. Keep frequently used folders close at hand and find previously played content through your watch history. 【Watch at Your Own Pace】 Adjust playback speed or press and hold for a temporary speed boost. Use gestures to control playback position, brightness, and volume. Resume where you left off, choose items from a playlist, and automatically play the next episode. 【Audio Tracks and Subtitles】 Switch audio tracks and subtitles, and set your preferred default languages for a viewing experience that suits you. 【Keep Playing】 Watch in Picture in Picture while using other apps, or continue listening with background audio playback. 【More Than Video】 Play audio and browse images in the same media library. Adjacent-image preloading helps make browsing smoother. ddPlayer does not provide movies, TV shows, or other media content. Use files and services you have permission to access. Media information and artwork depend on the connected server. Privacy Policy: https://ddplayer.app/privacy/en/ Terms of Use: https://ddplayer.app/terms/

Screenshots

Coloring Book+ (by Playground)4 screens
ddPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ddPlayer at Free against Coloring Book+ (by Playground)'s $2.99. ddPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). Coloring Book+ (by Playground)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ddPlayer is free to download; Coloring Book+ (by Playground) costs $2.99 up front. ddPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Coloring Book+ (by Playground) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coloring Book+ (by Playground) ships an update every 6 months, ddPlayer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Coloring Book+ (by Playground) versus ddPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColoring Book+ (by Playground)ddPlayer
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpl ayground玉彬 董

In-app purchases

None

Coloring Book+ (by Playground)

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ddPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • ddPlayer PRO Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ddPlayer PRO Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • ddPlayer PRO Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Coloring Book+ (by Playground) free?
Coloring Book+ (by Playground) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ddPlayer free?
ddPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Coloring Book+ (by Playground) or ddPlayer have ads?
Neither Coloring Book+ (by Playground) nor ddPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coloring Book+ (by Playground) or ddPlayer?
Coloring Book+ (by Playground) ships an update every 6 months, and ddPlayer every 2 days. Most recently, Coloring Book+ (by Playground) was updated on October 19, 2026 and ddPlayer on November 1, 2026.

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