# ColorSwitch! vs Joy Square

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ColorSwitch! at none against Joy Square's 1. ColorSwitch! also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 7). Joy Square's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Joy Square sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ColorSwitch! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Joy Square holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ColorSwitch! has 4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of ColorSwitch!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Joy Square's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColorSwitch! | Joy Square |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorswitch/id923653602/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-square/id1563429096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zachary Elia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114976798) | [Alexander Fedoseev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460449487) |

## 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


### Joy Square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-square/id1563429096)

A puzzle game designed to enhance your attention span by challenging you to locate and track a solid square against the clock. Compete globally for high scores and enjoy a fun, engaging experience. A premium version offers additional content and features.

**Highlights:** Attention improvement, Locate and track solid squares, Timed gameplay for maximum points, Global leaderboard competition, Playable on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, Complete level packs (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColorSwitch! free?

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

### Is Joy Square free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ColorSwitch! or Joy Square?

Joy Square is rated higher. ColorSwitch! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Joy Square averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do ColorSwitch! or Joy Square have ads?

ColorSwitch! shows ads; Joy Square does not.

### Which is updated more often, ColorSwitch! or Joy Square?

ColorSwitch! ships an update every 2 months, and Joy Square every 2 months. Most recently, ColorSwitch! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Joy Square on September 30, 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.*