Coloring Book: Color by Number vs Paint by Number

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.

Paint by Number is a coloring game in which pictures are divided into numbered cells, each matched to a color. Players fill the cells to turn an image into a painting; the maker describes the gameplay as simulating real painting. It is available on Android, iOS, and Windows, with offline access and numbered coloring as its listed mode. The maker says its artists create textured and gradient paintings, describes the game as suitable for all ages, and highlights coloring and stories in picture books.

The game has a free plan at free and a listed 3-day trial. Its terms describe premium access through a one-time lifetime purchase or monthly or yearly app-store subscriptions, but prices are unspecified. The maker may offer a premium trial that requires a payment method and subscription frequency; after the trial, the selected subscription is charged. Users may create profiles to track progress and sync activity across devices, and may register with Facebook or Google credentials. The maker says the service is intended for learning, gaming, and entertainment, and limits use to personal, non-commercial purposes. Users can join the maker’s Facebook community for daily activities and bonus pictures.