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Paint.ly - Zen Color By Number is a single player casual puzzle game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Coloring games & paint by number book for adults. Relax with coloring pages.

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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews
graphics9 positive mentions
monetization179 negative mentions

  • The app offers a wide variety of beautiful images to color, making it enjoyable and relaxing.
  • The automatic color switching feature is convenient and enhances the coloring experience.
  • Many users find the app therapeutic and a great way to relieve stress.
  • The app frequently crashes or fails to save progress, causing frustration for users.
  • There are excessive ads that interrupt the coloring experience, making it less enjoyable.
  • Some colors do not fill in properly, requiring multiple taps, which can be annoying.
  • monetization
    192 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive frequency and intrusiveness of ads. Many players report being forced to watch multiple ads before and after each coloring session, which detracts significantly from the overall experience. While some users are willing to pay for an ad-free version, they often find that the promised benefits do not align with their expectations, leading to disappointment and a desire for a more balanced approach to monetization.

    • “Love it and no ads.”
    • “Great free images to color but would love the option of viewing ads to receive premium features in lieu of $5.99/week.”
    • “I really love this game and would love it even more with no ads or pop-ups and unlimited finds!”
    • “The pictures are nice and relaxing, but the advertisements are far too many and frequent. I know advertisements help pay for the game, but an average of 7 ads after about 5 minutes of play is excessive and really distracts from an otherwise pleasant experience.”
    • “Playing for free means watching a billion ads just for one picture. I would give more stars, but the way this game makes you watch ads is very annoying.”
    • “This game runs 30-second ads all over trying to convince you to download itself. It's ridiculous how many ads you have to watch for each picture.”
  • graphics
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many users praising the vibrant colors and beautiful artwork, which contribute to a relaxing experience. However, some players express frustration over technical issues, such as losing colors after spending time on a piece, and concerns about the use of stolen artwork for advertising. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, the ethical implications surrounding the artwork have raised significant concerns among users.

    • “Beautiful pictures and colors and so many categories to choose from plus you can literally edit every bit in your artwork; it's a dream!”
    • “Awesome color and graphics! I really love to color the pictures; they are fabulous with a lot to choose from. The colors are bright and brilliant, very easy to follow.”
    • “I love the choice of colors and the amazing variety of graphic designs to choose from!”
    • “When you zoom in, you can tell how bad the graphics are.”
    • “This game is the worst; at first, it's so fun and pretty, but after a little bit, you find an artwork to make and you are 2 hours into it, then it freaking gets out of the artwork, so you go back in and the colors are gone.”
    • “This game has tons of stolen artwork.”
  • stability
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the app is a significant concern among users, with frequent glitches causing frustration, freezing, and unexpected shutdowns. Many players report that these issues disrupt gameplay, leading to lost progress and the need for constant restarts. While some enjoy the game, the overwhelming presence of bugs and performance problems detracts from the overall experience.

    • “It constantly freezes and shuts down, and everything keeps jumping around from one place to another.”
    • “After finishing a picture, it freezes up and won't let me get to another picture and doesn't save it as colored; basically, it won't let me color anything.”
    • “Terribly bad, buggy, and lagging; I have to keep tapping one section repeatedly before it colors in. Absolutely horrible application, don't waste your time and data downloading this rubbish.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express mixed feelings about the music in the app, noting that the repetitive jingle can be disruptive, as there is no option to turn it off or to automate color selection. While some appreciate the ability to listen to their own music while coloring, they desire more customization options and a search function for specific themes. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a limitation rather than an enhancement to the coloring experience.

    • “Awesome color and graphics! I really love to color the pictures; they are fabulous with a lot to choose from. It really takes some time out of my day, helps me relax, and get things together in my head. I listen to music while I color, which helps me relax and get my mind into it.”
    • “I love that I can sit and listen to my favorite music and color really cute, intricate, and cool pictures every day.”
    • “They have allowed such unique music and pictures.”
    • “Also, it cuts my audio or music off each time.”
    • “First, there is no setting to turn the jingle off (I call it a jingle and not music because it's about 20 seconds of melody on repeat). Second, there is no option to have it automatically switch to the next color; you have to select the next color yourself each time you finish a color.”
    • “They had allowed such unique music and pictures.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the emotional experience of the game, citing issues with lag and unresponsive controls that detract from the enjoyment of coloring. While the artwork is appreciated, the frequent pop-up ads and the need for multiple taps to apply color create a frustrating and less immersive experience. Overall, the emotional engagement is hindered by technical difficulties and interruptions.

  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has potential but is heavily marred by excessive advertisements, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from enjoyment. While some users found the gameplay itself to be good, technical issues such as bugs in images also hinder the overall experience.

    • “There is a thought of potential in this game, but sadly, almost 97% of the time playing is filled with ads. It's a boring aspect of gameplay and a waste of time to develop and play because it teaches other games their bad habits!”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “I found the controls to be unresponsive and frustrating, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users appreciate the art style and report that the app runs smoothly, although some experience minor performance issues when approaching hint features.

    • “I love the choice of art, and the app runs smoothly, except when I am too close to the hints.”
    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end devices.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game performs; it rarely lags and the loading times are minimal.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it consistently hilarious and entertaining.

    • “It was hilarious!”
    • “The humor in this game had me laughing out loud at every turn.”
    • “I loved the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the gameplay.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be relatively easy, which can be more relaxing compared to other more challenging and tedious coloring apps. While the visuals are praised, the simplicity of the experience may not satisfy those seeking a more demanding challenge.

  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is engaging and enjoyable, with players appreciating the variety of pictures and categories. However, the experience is marred by frequent ads and slow loading times, which disrupt the flow of gameplay and can lead to frustration.

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Paint.ly - Zen Color By Number is a casual puzzle game.

Paint.ly - Zen Color By Number is available on Phone and Tablet.

Paint.ly - Zen Color By Number was developed by DianKou Casual Game.

Paint.ly - Zen Color By Number has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Paint.ly - Zen Color By Number is a single player game.

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