# Gradiently vs Colorblocks World

The clearest difference is rating: Gradiently at 5.0 against Colorblocks World's 4.2. Gradiently also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Colorblocks World's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (152 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colorblocks World sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Gradiently asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gradiently holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colorblocks World has 152 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Gradiently's written reviews are positive against 43% of Colorblocks World's.

Gradiently ships an update every 5 months, Colorblocks World every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gradiently | Colorblocks World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradiently-wallpaper-creator/id897414345/reviews)** | [4.2 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorblocks-world/id1665913232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 43.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 9 MB | 713 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Hatch](https://appshunter.io/developer/897414348) | [Blue-Zoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/938119031) |

## What reviewers say

### Gradiently

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradiently-wallpaper-creator/id897414345)

Design unique gradient wallpapers with customizable colors and blends. Save or set them instantly to personalize your device. Explore color theory and create beautiful palettes.

**Highlights:** Generate unique gradients, Customize colors and blend, Save or set wallpapers instantly, Create custom color palettes, Learn color theory basics, Works on iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Colorblocks World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorblocks-world/id1665913232)

Embark on a vibrant adventure with beloved characters from a popular children's show. Engage in creative painting, explore the color wheel, and unlock rewards while learning about colors in a fun, interactive way. This app fosters early color recognition and self-expression.

**Highlights:** Creative Painting Game, Explore the Colour Wheel, Dress up characters, Unlock rewards, Learn color recognition, Watch show clips and songs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock All | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Child enjoys the app
- 👍 Clever app design
- 👍 Amazing for learning
- 👍 Fun activities
- 👍 App is super awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and doesn't work well
- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 🐛 Cannot access membership
- 🐛 Charged before trial ends
- 🐛 App crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot access membership after paying
- Mixing factory won't allow mixing white, black, or gray
- Charged on day one before trial ends
- Cannot access premium features
- Restore purchases pop-up is broken

**Requested features**

- Add season 3 characters
- Make creative coloring have light, dark, dull, and in-between colors
- Add color mixing to creative coloring
- Create a game to make your own Numberblock, Alphablock, or Colorblock
- Add red to the sorting express game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gradiently free?

Gradiently is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Colorblocks World free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gradiently or Colorblocks World?

Gradiently is rated higher. Gradiently averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Colorblocks World averages 4.2 from 152 ratings.

### Do Gradiently or Colorblocks World have ads?

Neither Gradiently nor Colorblocks World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gradiently or Colorblocks World?

Gradiently ships an update every 5 months, and Colorblocks World every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gradiently was updated on June 3, 2026 and Colorblocks World on September 2, 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.*