Comparison

NubColor vs Pixel Paint

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

Head to head
About

NubColor

Features
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Welcome to NubColor In NubColor, we redefine the experience of digital painting: On a canvas composed of gentle grids, your fingertip becomes the brush — every glide leaves a mark. No need to master painting techniques — simply follow your intuition, and stroke by stroke, you’ll bring your vision to life. Each tap and swipe is a rhythmic act of artistic expression. Every line is drawn by your own hand, capturing the ebb and flow of your unique creative rhythm. Your entire painting process is recorded, generating a playback animation that shows your artwork’s transformation — from sketch to vivid creation. Once completed, the artwork comes to life: characters subtly move, scenery unfolds — as if leaping off the screen. We’ve carefully prepared a wide variety of line art illustrations, waiting for you to breathe color and soul into them — From gentle portraits and lively animals to majestic landscapes and scenes of nature through the seasons. What you’re painting is more than just an image — it’s a fragment of emotion, a corner of a world, a reflection of yourself. This is not just a coloring game. It’s an immersive experience of painting, an artistic expression, a quiet creative journey guided by your fingertips. Images That Tell Stories Beyond standalone artwork, NubColor introduces a unique storybook mode, where art and narrative merge beautifully: Each story includes multiple illustrations that unfold from beginning to climax to resolution. Completing each painting unlocks the next part of the story. When all are finished, the system stitches them into a dynamic, illustrated storybook. Story themes include fairytales, slice-of-life warmth, fantasy adventures, and more — with ongoing updates. Your paintings aren’t just drawings — they tell one-of-a-kind stories, and you are the author. Paint a Little Every Day For those who love to create and stay inspired, NubColor offers: New artworks added daily — with diverse themes from nature and fantasy to emotions and holidays. Limited-time illustrations to keep you motivated and creatively active. Daily challenges that reward you with exclusive badges and gifts. All artworks can be saved, replayed, and shared — becoming a visual diary of your inspiration. Little by little, you won’t just be painting — you’ll be building your mastery of color, rhythm, and feeling. Make Your Work Meaningful Every painting you complete becomes a unique and memorable creation: A personal gallery automatically collects all your works for easy viewing and sharing. An achievement system encourages you to take on new challenges — from completing themes and storybooks to streak milestones. Both your achievements and artworks are displayed in your personal creative space, forming a visual résumé of your journey through digital art. Here, every piece is a meaningful expression, and every effort is remembered. A Gentle, Pure Painting Experience NubColor blends cartoon warmth, soothing minimalism, and modern aesthetics. Its soft colors and clean lines are perfect for anyone seeking a moment of peace. We believe painting isn’t just a skill — it’s a way to release pressure and reflect inward. All illustrations are created by professional artists with cohesive, gentle visual style. Controls are intuitive and natural, allowing you to create in any setting. Each completed artwork is a tender response to your inner emotions. Whether it’s during your morning commute, an afternoon break, or a quiet night, NubColor offers you a calm and creative corner to escape into.

About

Pixel Paint

Color beautiful pixel art by number or transform your own photos into personalized puzzles. This app offers a relaxing creative experience with various themes and customization options. Perfect for quick breaks or extended meditative sessions.

Highlights
  • Pixel art coloring by number
  • Import photos to create puzzles
  • Curated themes
  • Adjustable complexity and color palettes
  • Smart coloring tools
  • Share finished art
Features
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Pick a picture, tap a color, and watch a tiny world light up—one pixel at a time. Pixel Paint is where relaxation meets creativity. Color beautiful pixel art by number, or transform your own photos into personalized puzzles. Easy to start, impossible to put down. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: • Instant pixel coloring—no drawing skills needed, just tap • Import any photo and turn it into your own pixel puzzle • Curated themes: Animals, Nature, Mandalas, Anime & countless more • Total control: choose your complexity (30×30 to 90×90) and color palette (12, 16, or 24 colors) • Smart tools: bucket fill, pinch zoom, unlimited undo, autosave • Share your finished masterpiece with celebratory confetti PERFECT FOR: Five-minute breaks, bedtime wind-downs, or hours of meditative creation. Whether you're managing stress, boosting focus, or just enjoying quiet me-time, Pixel Paint is your pocket of calm. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS—Remove ads forever with one fair purchase. Just tap and color. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NubColor4 screens
Pixel Paint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NubColor at none against Pixel Paint's 1. NubColor also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Pixel Paint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NubColor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NubColor versus Pixel Paint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNubColorPixel Paint
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer博斯 吕Nadzeya Yashchuk

In-app purchases

None

NubColor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Paint

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is NubColor free?
NubColor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Paint free?
Pixel Paint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NubColor or Pixel Paint have ads?
Neither NubColor nor Pixel Paint shows ads.

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