# Overpaint vs Smoosh!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Overpaint at every 5 weeks against Smoosh!'s every 2 months. Overpaint also leads on ratings volume (133 vs 31). Smoosh!'s advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 63%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Overpaint sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Smoosh! sells 4 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 — 3.8 for Overpaint against 3.9 for Smoosh!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 133 and 31 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Overpaint's written reviews are positive against 73% of Smoosh!'s.

Overpaint ships an update every 5 weeks, Smoosh! every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Overpaint | Smoosh! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overpaint/id888697127/reviews) | **[3.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoosh/id1059833708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Landka](https://appshunter.io/developer/450345696) | [Curious Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/309017449) |

## What reviewers say

### Overpaint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overpaint/id888697127)

This game challenges you to match colored squares with circles by dragging and dropping. Create new colors by overlapping squares. It offers a relaxing yet engaging puzzle experience with unique levels and interesting color facts.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop color matching, Color mixing by overlapping squares, 225 unique moving puzzles, 100 color facts, Simple and clean design, Challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refill lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock gate | $0.99 | one-time |
| +3 moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lives forever | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful color-mixing puzzle concept
- 🎵 Relaxing and enjoyable music
- 😌 No ads or minimal monetization
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle gameplay
- 🎯 Simple yet challenging mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on startup
- 🐛 Game crashes after closing mid-level
- 🐛 Crashes when running out of lives
- ☝️ Notification center interference on top screen
- ⏸️ Game progress not saved to Game Center

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after pressing play button
- App crashes when closing mid-level and reopening
- App crashes after running out of hearts/lives
- Level 45 yellow bar doesn't reach far enough
- Level 66 yellow cannot cover bottom circle

**Requested features**

- More levels beyond current maximum
- Undo move functionality
- Ability to earn lives through gameplay
- Larger interaction area away from notification shade
- Seamless level transitions


### Smoosh!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoosh/id1059833708)

This addictive puzzle game challenges players to guide colorful characters through intricate levels. Mix colors, avoid obstacles, and strategize moves to reach the goal within a set number of actions.

**Highlights:** 180 addictive puzzles, Color mixing mechanics, Unique obstacles, Play at your own pace, Achieve Par score

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platform 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platform 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platform 9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platform Pack 7, 8, 9 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overpaint free?

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

### Is Smoosh! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Overpaint or Smoosh!?

Smoosh! is rated higher. Overpaint averages 3.8 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Smoosh! averages 3.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do Overpaint or Smoosh! have ads?

Neither Overpaint nor Smoosh! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Overpaint or Smoosh!?

Overpaint ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smoosh! every 2 months. Most recently, Overpaint was updated on September 29, 2026 and Smoosh! on September 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.*