Comparison

.colors vs Cylinderis

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

Head to head
About

.colors

A creative puzzle game where you strategically wrap colorful strings around a board to form complete squares of the same color. Master intricate levels by planning your moves and using different string sizes to solve each challenge efficiently.

Highlights
  • Connect dots with colorful strings
  • Form complete squares of the same color
  • Strategic string placement
  • Utilize different string sizes
  • Solve intricate puzzle levels
  • Challenge logic and creativity
Features
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merse yourself in the vibrant world of .colors, a creative puzzle game where you connect the dots with colorful strings. Strategically wrap strings around the board to form complete squares of the same color and reach your level goals. With different string sizes at your disposal, you can craft full squares in a single move or carefully combine multiple strings to complete the shape. Plan your moves wisely to solve each puzzle efficiently. Challenge your logic and creativity as you explore increasingly intricate levels filled with engaging mechanics. Can you master the art of string placement and complete every challenge?

About

Cylinderis

Experience a unique 3D puzzle game where you spin a cylinder to align falling blocks. Clear rings for combos and enjoy a retro synthwave soundtrack. Pure skill-based gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • 360° cylinder gameplay
  • Swipe to spin and drop pieces
  • Original 10-track synthwave soundtrack
  • Progressive speed challenge
  • Neon-glow visuals
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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No ads, no micro-transactions, no paywalls—just pure skill-based puzzle action. Think around the cylinder. Cylinderis takes the falling-block puzzle into 360 degrees. Rotate the playfield, turn each piece, and complete rings all the way around a translucent tower. Find the gaps, line up your landing, and keep the stack under control as the pace builds. SEE YOUR NEXT MOVE Bright, polished blocks stand out against a translucent cylinder, so you can see what is waiting on the other side. The landing preview and contact markers help you judge where a piece will settle. PLAY WITH A LIGHT TOUCH Drag left or right to rotate the cylinder. Tap to turn your piece, drag down to lower it, or swipe up for a satisfying slam drop. Responsive controls make small adjustments easy. MAKE EVERY CLEAR COUNT Complete a ring and watch it dissolve in sweeping light and sparks. Clear several rings together for a bigger reward, then watch the blocks above fall into place. Quick clears earn time bonuses, and every ten rings raises the level and the challenge. MAKE IT YOURS Adjust control sensitivity and tune the cylinder's tint, opacity, and brightness. Enjoy the built-in soundtrack, skip to your next track, and play in a portrait layout designed for iPhone and iPad. CHASE YOUR BEST Build your high score and take on Game Center leaderboards and achievements. A cinematic start screen sets the scene for your next run. One cylinder. Every angle matters.

Screenshots

.colors4 screens
Cylinderis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: .colors at Free against Cylinderis's $0.99. .colors also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Cylinderis's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

.colors is free to download; Cylinderis costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for .colors against 5.0 for Cylinderis. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
.colors versus Cylinderis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter.colorsCylinderis
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClap Clap GamesHeather Freestone

Customer experience

.colors

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cylinderis

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

.colors

No in-app purchases

None

Cylinderis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is .colors free?
.colors is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cylinderis free?
Cylinderis costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, .colors or Cylinderis?
.colors and Cylinderis are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do .colors or Cylinderis have ads?
.colors shows ads; Cylinderis does not.

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