# aa vs Color Guide

The clearest difference is rating: Color Guide at 4.5 against aa's 3.9. Color Guide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). aa's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 12). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aa sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Color Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Color Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aa has 11K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of aa's written reviews are positive against 60% of Color Guide's.

aa ships an update every 10 days, Color Guide every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aa | Color Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173/reviews) | **[4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-guide/id1080177116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 103 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) | [ASN GROUP LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055249221) |

## What reviewers say

### aa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173)

A minimalist one-tap puzzle game that tests your skill, focus, and timing. Shoot dots into a spinning circle without collision to progress through over 1,300 challenging levels. Play offline and compete with friends in this addictive, timeless experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Over 1,300 handcrafted levels, Offline play, Minimalist design, Challenge friends, Daily streaks

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| aa Legend | $2.99 | per month |
| aa Legend | $19.99 | per year |
| Skip Level | $0.49 | one-time |
| Skip 3 Levels | $1.19 | one-time |
| Skip 5 Levels | $1.79 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Complete aa | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and challenging
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 💯 Satisfying when passing levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Unbalanced gameplay on different devices

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Incorrect ball size on newer devices
- Persistent issues with level 7 and 8
- Glitchy end-of-level screens

**Requested features**

- Skip level option
- Hint system
- Daily challenges
- Music/sound options


### Color Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-guide/id1080177116)

Guide a colored ball through a matching bar by tilting your device. The colors of the bar change, adding a dynamic challenge to this seemingly simple game. Test your reflexes and see how far you can progress.

**Highlights:** Tilt-based ball control, Color-changing bar mechanic, Progressive difficulty, Simple, intuitive gameplay, High score tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aa free?

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

### Is Color Guide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, aa or Color Guide?

Color Guide is rated higher. aa averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Color Guide averages 4.5 from 12 ratings.

### Do aa or Color Guide have ads?

Both aa and Color Guide show ads.

### Which is updated more often, aa or Color Guide?

aa ships an update every 10 days, and Color Guide every 12 months. Most recently, aa was updated on October 16, 2026 and Color Guide on October 5, 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.*