# MIXIMAL vs Light & Color by Tinybop

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MIXIMAL at 368 against Light & Color by Tinybop's 15. MIXIMAL also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 71%). Light & Color by Tinybop's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

MIXIMAL costs $4.99 and Light & Color by Tinybop $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MIXIMAL against 4.5 for Light & Color by Tinybop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIXIMAL has 368 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of MIXIMAL's written reviews are positive against 71% of Light & Color by Tinybop's.

MIXIMAL ships an update every 5 months, Light & Color by Tinybop every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIXIMAL | Light & Color by Tinybop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miximal/id829623705/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-and-color-by-tinybop/id1553926187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **368** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 122 MB | 422 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YATATOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1290279571) | [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582) |

## What reviewers say

### MIXIMAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miximal/id829623705)

Create unique, silly animals by mixing parts or syllables. This app offers a tactile and creative experience with handcrafted animations and analog sounds, inspired by classic flipbooks. It's designed for open-ended exploration with no pressure or goals.

**Highlights:** Mix between 11 animals, Create new animals using syllables, Combine full animals for surprise animations, Switch between 8 languages, Lively animations and impressive audio, No failing, no goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stylish and simple design
- 😂 Funny and entertaining animations
- 🧸 Great for toddlers and young children
- 💡 Clever and educational concept
- 🎶 Engaging sounds and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Limited number of animals
- 🔇 Sound issues reported
- 📉 App stopped working after updates
- 🧩 Animals not always easily identifiable

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load after iOS upgrade
- Sound does not work
- Crashing in iOS 13
- App keeps cutting out

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and sounds
- Implement a selector for animals
- Allow screenshots without UI elements
- More animal combinations


### Light & Color by Tinybop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-and-color-by-tinybop/id1553926187)

Explore the science and art of light and color through interactive experiments and AR features. Discover how light works, mix colors, and see the world through different creatures' eyes. Designed for curious kids ages 4+.

**Highlights:** Explore light refraction and reflection, Experiment with prisms, mirrors, and lenses, Mix paint and light colors, Create rainbows, Use AR to identify colors, See through animal eyes, Interactive vocabulary in 40+ languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIXIMAL free?

MIXIMAL costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Light & Color by Tinybop free?

Light & Color by Tinybop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MIXIMAL or Light & Color by Tinybop?

Light & Color by Tinybop is rated higher. MIXIMAL averages 4.5 out of 5 from 368 ratings, while Light & Color by Tinybop averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do MIXIMAL or Light & Color by Tinybop have ads?

Neither MIXIMAL nor Light & Color by Tinybop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIXIMAL or Light & Color by Tinybop?

MIXIMAL ships an update every 5 months, and Light & Color by Tinybop every 8 months. Most recently, MIXIMAL was updated on October 22, 2026 and Light & Color by Tinybop on October 29, 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.*