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Paint by Number vs Zen Color
Both stand on coloring apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindows
Choose Paint by Number if you want a numbered coloring game with offline access across Android, iOS, and Windows. Its terms limit use to personal, non-commercial purposes, and premium access is purchased through an app store.
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Zen Color offers offline numbered coloring across mobile and Windows platforms, with music and a dark mode. The listed one-time purchase removes interstitial and banner ads.
Visit Zen ColorThe facts
| Paint by Number | Zen Color | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Windows | Android, iPhone, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Remove Inter & Banner Ads: $9.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | paintbynumber.app | oakevergames.com |
| On coloring apps | #12 of 20 | #16 of 20 |
Paint by Number: what it does well
- Numbered cells guide coloring picture by picture.
- Available on Android, iOS, and Windows.
- Offline access is available.
- The maker describes the game as suitable for all ages.
- Facebook community offers daily activities and bonus pictures.
What to know first
- Use of the app and its content is limited to personal, non-commercial purposes.
- Premium access is offered through app-store purchases or subscriptions.
Zen Color: what it does well
- Can be played offline
- Includes dark mode for nighttime coloring
- Offers numbered coloring
- Available on Android, Windows, iPhone, and iPad
What to know first
- The free game includes in-app purchases
- Removing interstitial and banner ads costs $9.99 once
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