# 25 (game) vs Colorscope

The clearest difference is ads: Colorscope at none against 25 (game)'s shown. Colorscope also leads on ratings volume (732 vs 22). 25 (game)'s advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 17 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 25 (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Colorscope sells 18 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 — 4.8 for 25 (game) against 4.8 for Colorscope. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colorscope has 732 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of 25 (game)'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Colorscope's.

25 (game) ships an update every 7 months, Colorscope every 17 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 25 (game) | Colorscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25-game/id847466186/reviews) | **[4.8 (732 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorscope/id1458709427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **732** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 87.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Next Apps BVBA](https://appshunter.io/developer/452162279) |

## What reviewers say

### 25 (game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25-game/id847466186)

A unique puzzle game that blends sliding block mechanics with match-3 elements. Merge numbered blocks to level up, but strategically remove red blocks to avoid obstacles. Challenge yourself to achieve the highest score in this engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Sliding block mechanics, Match-3 gameplay, Numbered block merging, Red block removal, High score challenges

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.49 | one-time |


### Colorscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorscope/id1458709427)

Engage with a minimalist and visually striking puzzle game that challenges your perception of color. Explore 900 handcrafted levels with unique mechanics. Offers alternative color schemes for color blindness.

**Highlights:** Minimalist puzzle design, Visually stunning graphics, 900 handcrafted puzzles, Alternative color schemes, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dreamvessel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Featherheart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flowermind | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mooncloud | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snaildance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sunburst | $0.99 | one-time |
| Twinklemood | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nightglow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sparklewish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flamegaze | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wanderleaves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thunderlove | $0.99 | one-time |
| Souldrift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starhike | $0.99 | one-time |
| Easy Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full collection | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing, meditative experience
- 🎨 Beautiful colors and patterns
- 🧠 Engaging mental challenge
- 🎮 Satisfying gameplay
- 💰 Reasonable pricing for additional content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues (crashes, glitches)
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Difficulty purchasing additional content

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to purchase additional puzzle packs
- Graphical issues with animations on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Custom color options
- Ability to reset progress and start over
- Zen mode to create custom patterns
- Cloud sync for progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 25 (game) free?

25 (game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Colorscope free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 25 (game) or Colorscope?

Colorscope is rated higher. 25 (game) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Colorscope averages 4.8 from 732 ratings.

### Do 25 (game) or Colorscope have ads?

25 (game) shows ads; Colorscope does not.

### Which is updated more often, 25 (game) or Colorscope?

25 (game) ships an update every 7 months, and Colorscope every 17 months. Most recently, 25 (game) was updated on October 26, 2026 and Colorscope on October 26, 2026.

---

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