# ColorSwitch! vs Tic Tac Tolly

The clearest difference is rating: Tic Tac Tolly at 5.0 against ColorSwitch!'s 4.5. Tic Tac Tolly also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). ColorSwitch!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (4K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tic Tac Tolly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ColorSwitch! has 4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ColorSwitch! ships an update every 2 months, Tic Tac Tolly every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColorSwitch! | Tic Tac Tolly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorswitch/id923653602/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-tolly/id1222772918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zachary Elia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114976798) | [Jon Tollefson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131396666) |

## What reviewers say

### ColorSwitch!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorswitch/id923653602)

Test your speed and color recognition in this fast-paced brain teaser. Match the word to its correct color panel before time runs out. Compete for high scores and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Tap tiles to switch words and colors, Time-limited challenges, Match word to panel color, Unlock achievements, High score leaderboards, Challenge friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Works well on Apple Watch
- 🧠 Challenges the brain
- 🎮 Great for boredom/passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Strict time limits
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty settings
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches/crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing app to crash or reset
- Words/colors not displaying properly on certain devices
- Time limits not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More difficulty levels
- Customizable time limits
- Option to disable ads
- Ability to save/view high scores


### Tic Tac Tolly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-tolly/id1222772918)

Enjoy classic tic-tac-toe on your Apple devices, including Apple Watch. Play against AI with adjustable difficulty or challenge friends locally or over Wi-Fi. A quick and engaging game for a short break.

**Highlights:** Play against AI, Adjustable AI difficulty, Local multiplayer, Wi-Fi multiplayer, Apple Watch support, Cross-device play (Wi-Fi)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColorSwitch! free?

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

### Is Tic Tac Tolly free?

Tic Tac Tolly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ColorSwitch! or Tic Tac Tolly?

Tic Tac Tolly is rated higher. ColorSwitch! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Tic Tac Tolly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ColorSwitch! or Tic Tac Tolly have ads?

ColorSwitch! shows ads; Tic Tac Tolly does not.

### Which is updated more often, ColorSwitch! or Tic Tac Tolly?

ColorSwitch! ships an update every 2 months, and Tic Tac Tolly every 20 months. Most recently, ColorSwitch! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tic Tac Tolly on November 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.*