# Subway Paint vs Rolling Sky

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rolling Sky at fortnightly against Subway Paint's every 3 months. Rolling Sky also leads on ratings volume (80K vs 52) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). Subway Paint's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Paint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rolling Sky sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Subway Paint against 4.4 for Rolling Sky. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rolling Sky has 80K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Subway Paint's written reviews are positive against 73% of Rolling Sky's.

Subway Paint ships an update every 3 months, Rolling Sky fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Paint | Rolling Sky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-paint/id678910250/reviews) | **[4.4 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolling-sky/id1036661603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **80K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 67 MB | 720 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Skies First LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/647663959) | [Forward Vision Corporation Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/949821679) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-paint/id678910250)

Unleash your creativity with a unique drawing experience suitable for all ages. This app provides a magnificent way to express yourself and create original works of art. Enjoy amazing HD sounds and graphics on all your iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Unique drawing experience, Create original works of art, Suitable for all ages, HD sounds and graphics, Works on all iOS devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Rolling Sky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolling-sky/id1036661603)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Music, #41 Top Grossing · Music, #68 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Control a rolling ball through stunning 3D environments by swiping left and right. Follow the rhythm of the music, avoid obstacles, and unlock new levels. Experience diverse game scenes and enjoy a challenging yet intuitive gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** 3D visual effects, One-touch controls, Music synchronization, Obstacle dodging, Unlockable game scenes, Ball control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 Shields | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8hearts | $0.99 | one-time |
| unlimited balls and revive at | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 superhearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10Keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited ball with no ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| unlimited revive at checkpoint | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤍✨ Enjoyable game experience
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 🎵 Great music and soundtracks
- 🎨 Visually appealing levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Confusing user interface changes
- 📺 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔑 Levels locked behind paywalls
- 🔄 Removal of popular original levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Checkpoint system issues
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- Level creator mode
- Restore removed EDM levels
- Reduce ad frequency
- Improve level progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Paint free?

Subway Paint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rolling Sky free?

Rolling Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Paint or Rolling Sky?

Rolling Sky is rated higher. Subway Paint averages 4.4 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Rolling Sky averages 4.4 from 80K ratings.

### Do Subway Paint or Rolling Sky have ads?

Both Subway Paint and Rolling Sky show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Paint or Rolling Sky?

Subway Paint ships an update every 3 months, and Rolling Sky fortnightly. Most recently, Subway Paint was updated on October 20, 2026 and Rolling Sky on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*