Color by Number: Coloring Game

"Color by Number: Coloring Game" is a puzzle-based paint-by-numbers game that offers a 3D sandbox drawing experience. The game features pixel art and is marketed as a recreational sketchbook for adults. However, the game has been criticized for its excessive advertisements and bugs, which may negatively impact the overall user experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,220 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization442 negative mentions

The game is fun and relaxing, providing a great way to pass the time.
Users appreciate the variety of pictures available to color, including the ability to upload personal images.
The app is easy to use and has a calming effect, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, with users reporting interruptions before, during, and after coloring.
Many users experience bugs, including crashes and issues with the app freezing or not loading images.
The subscription model is considered too expensive, with some users frustrated by the lack of a one-time purchase option to remove ads.

monetization
464 mentions
4 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive ads that interrupt gameplay frequently. Many players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every action, including starting or finishing a coloring piece, which significantly detracts from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, the high subscription costs and the prevalence of inappropriate ads have led to frustration and dissatisfaction, with many considering uninstalling the app as a result.
- “I think it can be fun if there are no ads.”
- “From what I know, this is the best coloring game for all ages with no advertisements, or sometimes it may show up but not often.”
- “I gave it 5 stars because it has no ads.”
- “The amount of ads was more than I was willing to endure.”
- “This game doesn't respect people's playtime and these ads are sooo long.”
- “The only way to remove the ads is to pay $10 a week... which is absolutely absurd.”
stability
12 mentions
25 % positive mentions
-17 % neutral mentions
92 % negative mentions
The stability of the app is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches, lag, and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as freezing, color mixing errors, and a white screen after registration, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some users find the app enjoyable, the persistent technical problems significantly hinder the experience.
- “No glitches or issues; the game runs great.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes.”
- “Everything runs smoothly without any hiccups; a truly stable experience.”
- “After a few pictures, it started getting buggy.”
- “I registered for the free trial and as soon as I did, the app glitched out and the only thing I can see is a white screen with the bottom UI now squished at the top.”
- “The game is very laggy and when you do your own painting, it mixes it up and glitches, ruining the experience.”
music
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is generally appreciated for its calming and relaxing qualities, with many users enjoying the ability to listen to their favorite songs or podcasts while playing. However, some players express a desire for the game to include its own calming music and suggest reducing the number of ads to enhance the experience. Overall, the combination of music and gameplay creates a soothing environment for users.
- “I love it! I can play my favorite songs and color.”
- “This app is so calming and peaceful; you can listen to music while drawing and coloring. I just love it!”
- “Super relaxing and perfect to sit back and listen to music while coloring my heart away!”
- “The pictures are okay but if you like to listen to music or podcasts like me do not download this game.”
- “Its a really relaxing game but a few things i would like the recomend 1: maybe put in some calming music and 2: less ads.”
- “Good way to pass the time while listening to music when work is slow.”
graphics
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the app are generally praised for being smooth and attractive, contributing to a zen gameplay experience. However, some users express dissatisfaction with the presence of frequent ads, which can disrupt the creative process. Additionally, there are mixed opinions on the quality of visuals compared to other similar apps, with some users finding them lacking.
- “Really smooth graphics and barely any ads!”
- “Zen gameplay with cute and attractive visuals.”
- “This app is very well made and I love that you can post your artwork for people to see.”
- “The developers removed easy access to the 'paint can'; for every bucket of paint to cover large areas of the artwork, you have to watch 30-35 seconds of ads.”
- “Nice, but the graphics were bad, and the other color-by-numbers games are better. However, it was a nice low-storage game.”
- “The game and graphics are good, but there are way too many ads. I found another game with no ads, and this one is just annoying.”
gameplay
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and easy to grasp, featuring engaging mechanics and appealing visuals. However, players are frustrated by intrusive ad placements that disrupt the experience, with limited options to block them without incurring significant costs. Overall, while the gameplay is fun, the ad situation detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Good gameplay features with the vibration and only coloring valid cells for a given color.”
- “Kinda just throws you in without explaining mechanics or anything, but it's fairly easy to grasp and it's really fun!”
- “Even ads in the middle of gameplay.”
- “Kinda just throws you in without explaining mechanics or anything.”
- “Zen gameplay with cute and attractive visuals.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users find the app to be highly entertaining and humorous, praising its funny features and enjoyable images. The humor adds to the overall appeal, making it a recommended choice for those seeking a fun experience.
- “I love this app so much! It's so funny! I'm so glad you can take a photo and then put it as your background. It's just like her auntie's stress game, and I just love it so much! 🥰🥰🥰😙😙😙”
- “This app is so good and so funny! I recommend it; it has a lot of fun images and beautiful colors. It's so fun! Install this app because it's the best.”
emotional
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players report a mix of emotions while engaging with the game, experiencing relaxation and enjoyment, but also frustration due to intrusive ads and disappointment over personal elements being overlooked, such as zodiac sign representation.
- “It made me feel sad that they forgot about my zodiac sign, which is a Sagittarius.”
story
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the game's story elements, particularly enjoying the visual storytelling through pictures. However, some express a desire for additional themes or characters, such as Disney's Mickey Mouse and Toy Story, to enhance the narrative experience. Overall, the story aspect is well-received but could benefit from more diverse content.
- “The story is engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
- “I love how the narrative unfolds, with unexpected twists that make it exciting.”
- “The character development is impressive, making you truly care about their journeys.”
- “I would have given 5 stars as I have been enjoying the visuals, but yesterday there was a storyboard of just 4 pictures.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I was really hoping for a more immersive narrative, but the plot twists were predictable and uninspired.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with some users suggesting it performs poorly, likening it to a bitcoin miner due to its excessive resource demands.
- “This game is either horribly optimized or it's acting like a bitcoin miner.”
- “The performance issues make it nearly unplayable on mid-range systems.”
- “I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is; it struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”