Color Tap vs InColor

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.

InColor is a coloring and drawing app with ready-made pages, image transformations and a blank-canvas mode for original artwork. It can turn photos into line art, transform doodles and text-based coloring ideas, and generate black-and-white sketches from entered keywords with its AI coloring-book generator. The gallery contains thousands of curated illustrations, with new styles added daily. Painting tools include brushes, gradients and detail controls. Users can share artwork, connect with creators and take part in weekly themed challenges. InColor is available on Android, iOS and macOS. Its free plan offers a selection of patterns and features with ads. Premium access unlocks content and removes ads; listed options include $15.99 a month, $29.99 a year, $39.99, paid once and $59.99 a year. Some weekly, monthly and yearly subscription options include a 3-day free trial. The terms say user content is not guaranteed to be backed up and may be deleted at any time.