Coloring vs Paint by Number

Coloring is an adult coloring app from Teazel, intended for creative coloring and relaxation. It includes more than 3,000 illustrations in themed packs, with more than 60 free pictures to start. Users can fill sections with a tap or draw freehand using a brush, with an unlimited palette, color picker and pipette, adjustable brush widths, undo, and an eraser. There are no time limits for coloring. The app supports tablets, tablet-optimized layouts, dark mode, and left-handed mode. Finished pictures can be shared in an in-app gallery, where users can like and comment on pictures and follow creators. It is described as designed for adults and unsuitable for children. The free download is available on Android and iOS, with optional subscriptions and picture packs; the Google Play listing says it contains ads. The iPhone and iPad version requires iOS 15.0 or later or iPadOS 15.0 or later. Privacy disclosures differ by platform: Google Play reports possible collection and sharing of some data, while the App Store lists data that may be linked to the user.

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.