Coloring Book: Color by Number

Overview

Each picture pairs numbered regions with matching paints, giving coloring a clear structure. The selection spans mandalas, flowers, animals, nature, unicorns and zen designs, as well as famous paintings such as the Mona Lisa, Starry Night and The Last Supper. You can return to pictures to color them again and share finished creations on major social networks.

Offline, single-player access makes the app suitable for coloring without a connection, but not for a shared activity. Free coloring pages let you begin without a subscription; ads are part of the free experience.

Key features

• Numbered coloring: Matching regions to paints provides a guided alternative to freehand drawing, a good fit for people who prefer a defined task.
• Several subject categories: Mandala, floral, animal, nature, unicorn and zen pages offer different themes, while famous paintings add recognizable images.
• Recoloring and sharing: Revisit pictures for another coloring pass, then share the results on major social networks. Sharing is not collaboration: the app is single-player.
• Offline play: Coloring can continue without an internet connection, useful when connectivity is limited.

Pricing

The free plan is free and includes free coloring pages, with ads. It is the sensible starting point for occasional users who can tolerate advertising.

Three in-app subscriptions are available: Coloring Book Weekly Subscription at 4.99 USD per month, Coloring Book Monthly Subscription at 9.99 USD per month, and Coloring Book Yearly Subscription at 49.99 USD per year. The yearly option has a lower stated price than paying the monthly option for a full year, but the plan details do not describe differences in included pages or features. The two monthly prices are distinct, so compare the exact option before subscribing; neither should be assumed to remove ads or unlock a particular catalog. No seat or usage quota terms are given.

Platforms

The app supports Android, iOS and Windows. On iPhone and iPad, it requires iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 or later. Google Play describes Windows availability as powered by Intel technology. Offline access is a useful advantage across its supported coloring use, though the activity remains single-player.

Google Play reports that no data is shared with third parties; it may collect location, app activity and two other data types. It also reports encryption in transit and an option to request data deletion. Support is available at [email protected].

Who it's for

Choose it if you want a structured coloring pastime with a broad range of subjects, the option to revisit pictures, and offline play on mobile or Windows. It is less suitable if you want open-ended drawing, collaborative creation, or a free experience without ads.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Numbered regions make each picture a guided activity; categories range from mandalas and nature to famous paintings; offline play supports coloring without a connection; Android, iOS and Windows availability gives it broad device coverage.
• Cons: The free plan contains ads; the activity is single-player; three subscription prices make the paid choice less straightforward, and the plan descriptions do not establish what differs between them.

Alternatives

Browse more options in Coloring Apps. Choose Colorfy if you want a freemium Android or iOS alternative; its free app contains ads and in-app purchases, and its subscription is 7.99 USD per once, with Apple not specifying the billing period. Coloring is another Android and iOS option, with 60+ free pictures and optional subscriptions and picture packs.

InColor may suit readers who want a free trial or macOS support alongside Android and iOS; its free tier includes a selection of patterns and features with ads. Pick Paint by Number if you want a freemium alternative across Android, iOS and Windows. pau. is an iOS alternative with a growing free catalog, core brushes, Apple Pencil support and branded exports. Pixel Color offers Android and iOS access with a free download and in-app purchases. Color Tap is a free iOS and macOS option with all content available in the download. Numicolor is a free, ad-supported browser-based game for Android, iOS and web.

Verdict

Coloring Book: Color by Number is a good fit for solo color-by-number fans who value themed pages and offline access across mobile and Windows. Its broad subject range and guided format are the reasons to choose it; look elsewhere if ads are a deal-breaker or you need collaborative or open-ended creative tools.