# Overpaint vs Paper Mingle

The clearest difference is rating: Paper Mingle at 4.1 against Overpaint's 3.8. Paper Mingle also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Overpaint's advantage is ratings volume (133 vs 42). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Overpaint sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Paper Mingle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paper Mingle holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 133 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Overpaint's written reviews are positive against 69% of Paper Mingle's.

Overpaint ships an update every 5 weeks, Paper Mingle every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Overpaint | Paper Mingle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overpaint/id888697127/reviews) | **[4.1 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-mingle/id1525024376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Landka](https://appshunter.io/developer/450345696) | [ArtSense Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525024378) |

## 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


### Paper Mingle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-mingle/id1525024376)

Engage in a unique puzzle adventure by merging beautiful paper tiles. Solve level tasks with strategic swipes to create higher value tiles and overcome various obstacles. Enjoy a visually stunning world inspired by handmade paper craft.

**Highlights:** Merge beautiful paper tiles, Solve level tasks with swipe moves, Overcome various obstacles, Use special boosters, Earn stars by completing levels, Customize game music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| 24 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster Bundle Three | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Booster Bundle One | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Booster Bundle Two | $19.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and gorgeous artwork
- 🎶 Relaxing and pleasant music
- 💡 Unique and original concept
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- ✨ Visually pleasing and creative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 💸 Pay-to-win mechanics
- ⏳ Long wait times for lives
- 📉 Impossible to progress without spending
- 💰 Boosters are a waste of money

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Game becomes impossible after a few levels

**Requested features**

- More levels please
- Release new levels soon
- Allow playing in peace without constant frustration
- Remove limited lives
- Allow use of earned coins


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overpaint free?

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

### Is Paper Mingle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Overpaint or Paper Mingle?

Paper Mingle is rated higher. Overpaint averages 3.8 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Paper Mingle averages 4.1 from 42 ratings.

### Do Overpaint or Paper Mingle have ads?

Neither Overpaint nor Paper Mingle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Overpaint or Paper Mingle?

Overpaint ships an update every 5 weeks, and Paper Mingle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Overpaint was updated on October 23, 2026 and Paper Mingle on October 23, 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.*