Coloring

Coloring is an adult coloring app from Teazel for creative coloring and relaxation, whether for a short session or longer. Its library has more than 3,000 illustrations in themed packs, with over 60 pictures available free to start. Users can fill areas with a tap or draw with a freehand brush. Tools include an unlimited color palette, color picker and pipette, adjustable brush widths, undo, and an eraser. Finished pictures can be shared to an in-app gallery, where users can like and comment on pictures and follow creators. The app supports tablets, dark mode, left-handed mode, and tablet-optimized layouts, and has no time limits for coloring. It is available on Android and iOS; the iPhone and iPad version requires iOS 15.0 or later or iPadOS 15.0 or later. The free download includes optional picture packs, and Google Play says the app contains ads. Privacy disclosures vary by platform: Google Play reports possible collection and sharing of data, while Apple lists data that may be linked to the user.

Coloring pairs a large illustration collection with tap and brush tools, plus an in-app gallery. It is an adult-focused free download with optional picture-pack purchases and ads.

Coloring suits adults looking for a mobile coloring activity with themed illustrations and multiple coloring tools. Its listing says it is not suitable for children.

Coloring is an adult coloring app for Android and iOS, with themed illustrations and both tap-to-fill and freehand tools. It suits people who want a flexible creative pastime and a place to share finished work; its free library is a useful starting point, though ads and optional picture-pack purchases shape the experience.

Overview

Teazel, formed in 2002 to develop mobile games and utilities, built Coloring for creative, mindful sessions that can last a few minutes or longer. There are no time limits, so users can pick up a picture at their own pace. The app is explicitly designed for adults and is not suitable for children.

Key features

Illustrations and tools

The library spans more than 3,000 detailed illustrations in themed packs, with over 60 pictures free to start. That is enough variety to explore the app before spending, while optional paid packs offer more subjects for people who use it regularly. Tap-to-fill is the faster choice for enclosed areas; the freehand brush gives more direct control when users want to color by drawing.

An unlimited palette, color picker and pipette, adjustable brush widths, undo, and an eraser give both modes practical flexibility. Left-handed mode and tablet-optimized layouts make the app better suited to different setups, and dark mode offers another display option. The range of tools is a strength for users who want control, though the app's adult-only positioning rules it out as a family coloring choice.

Gallery and privacy

The in-app gallery lets users share finished pictures, like and comment on others' work, and follow creators. That makes Coloring a better fit for people who enjoy a social element than for someone seeking a strictly private activity. Google Play says the app may share app activity and device or other IDs, may collect personal information and messages among other data types, encrypts data in transit, and accepts deletion requests. Apple's disclosure says contact information, user content, and identifiers may be linked to a user, while usage data and diagnostics may not be linked. Teazel's privacy statement says it does not collect personal information in its apps; the store disclosures describe additional data practices users should weigh.

Pricing

Coloring is a free download at no cost, with 60+ free pictures and optional subscriptions and picture packs. There is no free trial. The free option suits people who want to try the tools and browse a starter collection without paying; ads are part of the experience, and additional picture packs are optional purchases for users who want more variety. No seat limits or usage quotas are stated. Support is available at [email protected].

Platforms

Coloring is available on Android and iOS, including iPhone and iPad. The iOS version requires iOS 15.0 or later or iPadOS 15.0 or later. Tablet support and optimized layouts make it a natural option for people who prefer a larger coloring surface.

Who it's for

Choose Coloring if you are an adult who wants a large themed library, a choice between quick fills and brush work, and optional community sharing. It is less suited to anyone who wants a child-friendly app, an ad-free free experience, or coloring kept entirely private.

Pros and cons

Pros

• More than 60 free pictures make it possible to try a varied starter collection before buying packs.
• Tap-to-fill and freehand brushes, with adjustable widths and an unlimited palette, serve different coloring styles.
• The gallery supports sharing, comments, likes, and creator follows for users who want community interaction.
• Tablet layouts, left-handed mode, dark mode, and no time limits accommodate different preferences and session lengths.

Cons

• Ads accompany the free download, and additional illustrations may require optional purchases.
• The app is designed for adults and is not suitable for children.
• Store privacy disclosures describe possible data sharing and collection, while Apple's disclosure says some data types may be linked to the user.

Alternatives

Colorfy is another free freemium option for Android and iOS, with ads and in-app purchases; its subscription is shown at $7.99, paid once, with no billing period specified by Apple.

Coloring Book: Color by Number also has a free version and runs on Android, iOS, and Windows. Pick it if Windows support matters; its free pages contain ads, and its weekly subscription is $4.99 a month.

Fine Artist offers free play on Android and iOS, with a $0.99 one-time No Ads Forever purchase and a $1.99 one-time Full Access plan.

InColor is worth considering for Mac users, since it supports macOS as well as Android and iOS. It has a free plan with a selection of patterns and features plus ads, a free trial, and a monthly subscription priced at $15.99 a month.

Paint by Number is another free option for Android, iOS, and Windows.

pau. is an iOS-only choice with a growing free catalog, core brushes, Apple Pencil support, and branded exports; its Premium monthly plan uses an App Store subscription.

Pixel Color supports Android and iOS and offers a free download with in-app purchases, plus a free trial. Its Weekly Pixel Pro plan is $3.99 a month and unlocks all content and features.

PixelZen is an iOS-only alternative with core coloring, books, a daily challenge, streaks, achievements, and daily tool charges in its free plan.

For more options, browse Coloring Apps.

Verdict

Coloring is a strong fit for adults who want a broad themed collection, flexible brush and fill tools, and an optional gallery community without paying upfront. The main reasons to look elsewhere are its ads, the cost of expanding the library, its adult-only audience, and the privacy disclosures around possible data collection and sharing.