Comparison

AskOwlo vs ColorTap Kids

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

Head to head
About

AskOwlo

Features
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A CALMER PLACE FOR CURIOUS KIDS Screen time can be loud, fast and distracting. AskOwlo offers something different: a calm, colorful learning world where children ages 4 to 12 can read, listen, think, play and create. No ads. No open-ended chat. Just thoughtful learning with Owlo and Koko. LEARN TO READ, ONE WORD AT A TIME Children can explore hundreds of beautifully illustrated stories about animals, space, science, nature, history, music and much more. Every story can be read or heard aloud. Word-by-word highlighting helps children follow the narration and connect the words they hear with the words they see. AskOwlo offers more than 1,000 read-along experiences across English, Dutch and Arabic. It is perfect for independent reading, quiet time or a story before bed. FUN QUIZZES THAT HELP LEARNING STICK After exploring a new idea, children can test what they remember through playful quiz games. Questions and answer choices can be heard aloud, so developing readers can participate confidently. Topics include science, nature, animals, feelings, colors and everyday knowledge. MATH GAMES THAT GROW WITH THEM Children can build confidence with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Math Race offers quick, lively challenges that become more difficult as children progress. Skate Plus turns the number line into an adventure, while Galaxy Count makes counting and comparison fun. MORE THAN 5,000 COLORING PAGES Children can color Owlo, Koko and their adventures directly inside the app. Finished pictures can be saved and printed at home, giving creativity somewhere to continue after screen time ends. MEET THE OWLO METHOD Koko is curious. Owlo helps make each answer clear. The Owlo Method combines Montessori-inspired independence with Socratic-style questions. Children choose what interests them, wonder about meaningful questions, follow clear explanations and practice what they discover. CHOOSE. WONDER. EXPLAIN. PRACTICE. MADE FOR CHILDREN. REASSURING FOR PARENTS. • Designed for children ages 4 to 12 • No ads • No open-ended chat • English, Dutch and Arabic • Spoken questions and instructions • Large, child-friendly controls • Parent settings kept separate from children’s play • Suitable for independent or shared family time MADE WITH LOVE IN AMSTERDAM AskOwlo was created by a small team that believes children deserve digital experiences that are thoughtful, beautiful and genuinely useful. We would love to hear from you. Send questions, feedback or story ideas to team@askowlo.com.

About

ColorTap Kids

A calm and simple coloring application designed for young children and families. It features easy tap-to-fill mechanics with bright colors and playful themes. Optional themed bundles offer additional coloring pages for extended creative fun.

Highlights
  • Easy tap-to-fill coloring
  • Kid-friendly themes
  • Free starter packs
  • Optional themed bundles
  • Calm visuals and music
  • Parent-friendly controls
Features
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Build a world of color with ColorTap Kids. Little artists can explore blocky worlds, exciting vehicles, magical places, and peaceful Japanese scenery, then make every picture their own. COLOR THEIR WAY • Tap to fill shapes or paint with brushes. • Choose personal colors or use Picture colors and Auto for a little help. • Scratch Away to reveal a colorful adventure with every swipe. • Undo changes and keep creating. A WELCOMING PLACE TO PLAY Sculpted hills, soft clouds, and easy-to-reach tools surround the picture. Switch between light and dark appearances, with a moonlit setting that keeps the artwork's own colors bright. Choose music independently of the appearance. KEEP THEIR ADVENTURES Return to pictures and continue coloring. Save creations in My Art, add a frame in Final Touches, and share through the parental gate. Choose from twelve frames, including Golden Storybook and Natural Oak. MADE FOR THEIR SCREEN Enjoy layouts for iPhone, iPad, and iPhone Duo. Duo makes room for the picture and tools across its closed, partially open, and expanded displays. MORE WORLDS, ONE PURCHASE Start with free pictures. Optional individual packs are available, or choose Full version to unlock all current and future coloring pictures with a one-time in-app purchase. No subscription. MADE FOR FAMILIES Purchases and parent settings sit behind a parental gate. No account or sign-in is required. Restore Purchases helps families recover their purchases on compatible devices using the same Apple Account. A little color. A lot of adventure.

Screenshots

AskOwlo4 screens
ColorTap Kids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AskOwlo at none against ColorTap Kids's 6. AskOwlo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ColorTap Kids sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. AskOwlo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AskOwlo ships an update every 2 weeks, ColorTap Kids every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AskOwlo versus ColorTap Kids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAskOwloColorTap Kids
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAskOwlo B.V.Keaton Smiley

In-app purchases

None

AskOwlo

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

ColorTap Kids

One-time6
  • Modern Homesteading$0.49
  • Island Tires$0.49
  • Friendly Dinosaurs 2$0.59
Show 3 more
  • Cute Baby Animals 2$0.59
  • Blocky Worlds 2$0.59
  • Full version$4.99

Questions

Is AskOwlo free?
AskOwlo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ColorTap Kids free?
ColorTap Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AskOwlo or ColorTap Kids have ads?
Neither AskOwlo nor ColorTap Kids shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AskOwlo or ColorTap Kids?
AskOwlo ships an update every 2 weeks, and ColorTap Kids every 2 months. Most recently, AskOwlo was updated on October 30, 2026 and ColorTap Kids on November 5, 2026.

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