Paint by Number vs Sandbox Coloring

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.

Sandbox Coloring is a mobile color-by-number app for filling tiny pixel-art pictures. The maker presents it for children and families, saying coloring can help practise drawing and motor skills. Teachers can use numbered pictures to teach basic number recognition and following a legend. The maker says the app has no ads and uses safe art. Search filters pictures by subjects such as fruit, gadgets, cats, and easy art. The Magic Round Button finds similar art, while Collections organizes work in the app. Free Drawing Mode supports pixel-art practice, and gallery photos can be converted into pixel art. Hints highlight pictures the app considers especially interesting to each user. Sandbox Coloring runs on Android and iOS through Google Play and the Apple App Store. A free plan is available. Listed purchases include Gorgeous Sandbox at $2.99, paid once, Pandy's Sandbox at $7.99, paid once, and Handsome Sandbox at $39.99, paid once. Monthly Sandbox. costs $3.49 a month; Annual Sandbox. costs $19.49 a year. Both subscriptions auto-renew unless disabled at least 24 hours before the period ends.