Color Tap vs Coloring Book: Color by Number

Color Tap is a free color-by-numbers app that gives children a way to explore pixel art. Its library contains hundreds of pictures, with the press page counting more than 800 templates. The makers say they curated and licensed the artwork from pixel artists around the world. Pictures are bundled with the app and remain available offline after installation. In the painting area, touch controls where coloring happens, while the artwork's zoom level affects how much is filled at a time. The makers describe the experience as intended for children, including children with autism spectrum disorder, and cite playful visuals, animation, and sound design. Separate soundtrack versions are provided for headphone and non-headphone listening. The app is free to download, with all content included; the makers say it has no ads, in-app purchases, or subscriptions. They also say the iOS app neither tracks users nor collects data in the app. Color Tap is listed for iOS and macOS, though its download page points to the Apple App Store. The App Store names Great Scott AB as developer.

Coloring Book: Color by Number is a digital coloring book where numbered picture regions correspond to matching paints. Its pages include mandala, floral, animal, nature, unicorn, and zen themes, as well as famous paintings such as the Mona Lisa, Starry Night, and The Last Supper. Users can color and recolor pictures and share finished creations on major social networks. The app is listed as a single-player game that works offline, so coloring does not require an internet connection. It is available on Android, Windows, iPhone, and iPad; the iOS listing requires iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 or later. The free plan offers coloring pages and contains ads. In-app subscriptions are listed at $4.99 a month, $9.99 a month, and $49.99 a year. Google Play reports no third-party data sharing, possible collection of location, app activity, and two other data types, encryption in transit, and an option to request data deletion.