Comparison

CMY vs YINSH

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

Head to head
About

CMY

A unique puzzle game where players place colored blocks on a grid. Mixing colors to black clears squares, allowing for new placements. Features multiple color models and competitive leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Color mixing mechanics
  • Grid-based block placement
  • Color model selection
  • Grid rotation
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Achievements
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CMY is an interesting mix of several game genres, with a twist. The objective of the game is to place blocks with shapes we all know on a grid. When placing the block, the colours mix like ink. Mixing colors to black clears a square and lets you place new blocks. You can rotate the grid to fit even more blocks in different orientations. Compete with other players using Game Center. Obtain achievements, or just compete for the highest score. The game has three different color models. One is based on the way ink works, where cyan, magenta and yellow make black. Red, green and blue work like your computer monitor, and mix to white. Red, yellow and blue are the colors as they are taught in primary school. Choose whichever scheme you find easier to play! Still not convinced? Look at our website for a gameplay video.

About

YINSH

Engage in a Mensa Select award-winning strategy game with real-time online multiplayer or challenge an AI opponent. Analyze your performance with detailed stats and review past games to refine your tactics. Compete globally on leaderboards and track your progress with a sophisticated rating system.

Highlights
  • Online real-time 1v1 matches
  • Play with friends
  • Official Blitz Mode
  • Adjustable AI difficulty
  • Comprehensive performance stats
  • Game review and analysis
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Flip the Board with a Single Move Move a ring and every marker it jumps over flips to the opposite color. Form a row of five markers to remove one of your rings. The first player to remove three rings wins. The rules are simple, but every decision can reshape the entire board. An attacking move can open the path to victory—or give your opponent the perfect counter. There is no luck. Only your strategy decides the outcome. Discover YINSH, the acclaimed abstract strategy game by Kris Burm and a Mensa Select award winner, in its official digital edition. Play Online with Players Around the World Face players from around the world in real-time 1v1 matches. Invite a friend and play together wherever you are. - Real-time matchmaking with players worldwide - Online matches with friends - Pure 1v1 competition decided by skill - Rankings that let you compete and improve Play, Review, Improve No opponent? No waiting. Choose an AI level that matches your skill and test new tactics whenever you want. After each match, replay your moves to spot decisive choices and missed opportunities. - Multiple AI difficulty levels - A safe place to test new strategies and tactics - Move-by-move match replays - Detailed records, including win rate and win streaks Go Deep or Play Fast Enjoy the full depth of the original rules or settle the match quickly in Blitz Mode. - Standard Mode: Be the first to remove three rings - Blitz Mode: Be the first to remove one ring - Choose between a deep strategic match and a quick battle Official YINSH, Anytime and Anywhere No board to set up and no pieces to put away. Let the app handle the rules while you focus on your next move. - Mensa Select award winner - Officially licensed by YINSH creator Kris Burm - A faithful digital adaptation of the original rules - Online matches, friend matches, and AI play Move the rings. Flip the markers. Rule the board. Play the official YINSH and put your strategy to the test.

Screenshots

CMY3 screens
YINSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CMY at 5.0 against YINSH's 1.0. CMY also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). YINSH's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. CMY sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and YINSH sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CMY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CMY's written reviews are positive against 90% of YINSH's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CMY ships an update every 2 months, YINSH every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CMY versus YINSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCMYYINSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB113 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEmiel LensinkTheseus Game Studio

Customer experience

CMY

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

YINSH

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CMY

One-time2
  • Red Green Blue$0.99
  • Red Yellow Blue$0.99
7 purchases

YINSH

One-time7
  • Pack of 160 Diamonds$0.39
  • Pack of 400 Diamonds$1.29
  • Pack of 750 Diamonds$3.39
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  • No Ads Forever$4.49
  • Pack of 1600 Diamonds$14.90
  • Pack of 4500 Diamonds$37.00
  • Pack of 10000 Diamonds$73.90

Questions

Is CMY free?
CMY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YINSH free?
YINSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CMY or YINSH?
CMY is rated higher. CMY averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while YINSH averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CMY or YINSH have ads?
YINSH shows ads; CMY does not.
Which is updated more often, CMY or YINSH?
CMY ships an update every 2 months, and YINSH every 3 weeks. Most recently, CMY was updated on October 23, 2026 and YINSH on October 8, 2026.

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