Comparison

Hellfish Parallels vs Dark Night Paint by Numbers

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

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About

Hellfish Parallels

Features
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Dive into brain-bending fun with Hellfish Connections! Play endless 4×4 word puzzles—complete with cryptic “Hellfish:” themes, sneaky metaphorical categories, and surprise fill-in-the-blank challenges. Perfect for word nerds and puzzle pros alike, every round is a fresh twist on the classic mystery category game!

About

Dark Night Paint by Numbers

Escape into a world of gothic beauty and dark fantasy with this paint-by-number coloring book. Discover mysterious night scenes, elegant shadows, and soothing horror-inspired artwork. Relax and unwind with hundreds of atmospheric pages designed for calm, anti-stress coloring.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of gothic paint by number pages
  • Mysterious night scenes and dark fantasy art
  • Calming anti-stress coloring for adults and teens
  • Atmospheric night color palettes
  • Simple tap-to-color gameplay
  • Daily new pictures
  • Themed art packs
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Step into a world of calm darkness and moonlit beauty with Dark Night Color — a gothic paint by number coloring book filled with mysterious night scenes, elegant shadows, Halloween-inspired artwork, and spooky seasonal charm. This isn't just a coloring app — it's your quiet escape into midnight skies, haunted elegance, pumpkin-lit porches, and peaceful dark fantasy moments. Tap your way through moonlit castles, silent forests, foggy streets, glowing candles, ravens on rooftops, jack-o'-lanterns, trick-or-treat night scenes, and gothic portraits wrapped in soft shadows. Every page is designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and relax — even when the world feels too loud. Whether you love shadowy witches, vintage gothic girls, skull symbols, vampire romance, spooky Halloween nights, or misty moonlit landscapes, Dark Night Color turns every image into a calming, immersive paint by number experience. Why choose Dark Night Color? - Hundreds of gothic paint by number pages - Moon scenes, haunted mansions, dark flowers, ravens, candles & pumpkins - Calm, relaxing coloring for unwinding at night - Atmospheric night palettes — black, purple, deep blue, crimson glow, silver moonlight - Simple paint by number gameplay — just tap to color - Daily new pictures to keep the night fresh - Beautiful themed packs: Midnight Castle, Raven Moon, Gothic Rose, Witch Hour, Vampire Night, Haunted Manor, Silent Graveyard, Halloween Night, Pumpkin Moon, Spooky October Every artwork is crafted to feel mysterious yet comforting — perfect for unwinding on autumn nights and throughout spooky season. What's inside? - Gothic characters: witches, vampires, dark princesses, masked figures - Halloween favorites: pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns, ghosts, bats, trick-or-treat streets, haunted houses - Night scenery: full moons, fog, forests, ruins, cathedrals, graveyards - Symbols & aesthetics: skulls, roses, crosses, candles, crystals, tarot vibes - Dark fantasy compositions with soft glow and shadow contrast - A mix of simple and detailed pages for every mood - Smooth gradients and dramatic lighting to enhance the atmosphere Dark Night Color focuses on mood, atmosphere, and gothic elegance — blending dark themes, Halloween aesthetics, and relaxing color-by-number flow so the experience feels soothing, not stressful. Perfect for fans of: - Gothic & dark fantasy coloring - Halloween, spooky season & October night art - Night sky, moonlight, and haunted aesthetics - Creepy-cute art, skull & rose symbols - Relaxing paint by number games - Bedtime calm and quiet creative moments Whether you're coloring a raven under a full moon, a glowing pumpkin porch, or a quiet candlelit room in an old mansion, Dark Night Color transforms each moment into a peaceful, shadowy escape. Color the dark. Calm your mind. Enter the night. Download Dark Night Color today and bring gothic beauty to life, one tap at a time.

Screenshots

Hellfish Parallels2 screens
Dark Night Paint by Numbers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hellfish Parallels at none against Dark Night Paint by Numbers's 7. Hellfish Parallels also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Dark Night Paint by Numbers's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.4). On price 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

Both are free to download. Dark Night Paint by Numbers sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Hellfish Parallels asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hellfish Parallels ships an update every 5 days, Dark Night Paint by Numbers fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hellfish Parallels versus Dark Night Paint by Numbers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHellfish ParallelsDark Night Paint by Numbers
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—40.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB131 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperWolfe John MaykutPalGames Limited

In-app purchases

None

Hellfish Parallels

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Dark Night Paint by Numbers

Subscriptions3
  • $4.99 for weekly subscription$4.997 Days
  • $9.99 for monthly subscription$9.991 Month
  • $39.99 for yearly subscription$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • $0.99 for 12 hints$0.99
  • $5.99 for 100 hints$5.99
  • $6.99 to remove all ads$6.99
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  • $9.99 for unlimited hints$9.99

Questions

Is Hellfish Parallels free?
Hellfish Parallels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dark Night Paint by Numbers free?
Dark Night Paint by Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hellfish Parallels or Dark Night Paint by Numbers have ads?
Dark Night Paint by Numbers shows ads; Hellfish Parallels does not.
Which is updated more often, Hellfish Parallels or Dark Night Paint by Numbers?
Hellfish Parallels ships an update every 5 days, and Dark Night Paint by Numbers fortnightly. Most recently, Hellfish Parallels was updated on October 28, 2026 and Dark Night Paint by Numbers on October 31, 2026.

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