Overview

Each image pairs numbered regions with matching paints, turning coloring into a straightforward matching activity. The pages cover mandalas, flowers, animals, nature, unicorns and zen designs, as well as familiar paintings such as the Mona Lisa, Starry Night and The Last Supper. That variety gives the app more range than a book devoted to one subject, though the numbered format is best for structured coloring, not freeform illustration.

You can revisit pictures to color them again, and share finished creations on major social networks. Offline play makes the app suitable for coloring without a connection; as a single-player game, it is not a collaborative activity. Free coloring pages let users start without a subscription, but the free option contains ads.

Key features

Numbered coloring: Matching regions to paints provides a clear task for people who prefer guidance over choosing colors and drawing freely.
Varied subjects: Mandala, floral, animal, nature, unicorn and zen categories offer different themes, while famous paintings add recognizable images to the collection.
Recoloring and sharing: Pictures can be colored again, and finished work can be shared on major social networks. These features support repeat use and showing results, not joint creation.
Offline, single-player play: The app works offline, a practical advantage for coloring away from a connection, but play remains a solo experience.

Pricing

The free plan is free and includes free coloring pages, with ads. It is the sensible starting point for occasional users who accept advertising; no page quota is stated.

Three in-app subscriptions are offered: Coloring Book Weekly Subscription costs 4.99 USD per month, Coloring Book Monthly Subscription costs 9.99 USD per month, and Coloring Book Yearly Subscription costs 49.99 USD per year. The yearly option has the lowest stated monthly equivalent, while the weekly and monthly subscription names distinguish the other choices; all are recurring paid access. The plan details do not state what paid access adds, so readers should weigh the known cost against the free pages and ads rather than assume a particular upgrade.

Platforms

The app is available on Android, iOS and Windows. The iPhone and iPad versions require iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 or later. Google Play describes the Windows version as powered by Intel technology. Offline play is supported, making the app useful on mobile devices when internet access is unavailable.

Who it's for

This is a good fit for people who want a structured coloring pastime, enjoy a mix of decorative themes and famous paintings, and value the ability to color offline or revisit images. It is less suited to artists looking for open-ended drawing tools, people seeking multiplayer coloring, or users who do not want ads or recurring subscription costs.

Pros and cons

Pro: The numbered-region format gives each page a clear, guided activity.
Pro: Subjects range from mandalas and animals to famous paintings, giving the collection several kinds of appeal.
Pro: Offline play and recoloring make it useful for repeat sessions without a connection.
Con: The free plan contains ads, which may interrupt users who want a quieter coloring experience.
Con: Paid subscriptions have recurring costs, and the stated plan descriptions do not explain what they add beyond free pages.
Con: It is single-player and built around numbered coloring, not collaboration or freeform art.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, browse Coloring Apps.

Colorfy is another freemium option for Android and iOS; its free download contains ads and in-app purchases, while its listed subscription is a one-time 7.99 USD in-app purchase with no billing period specified.

Coloring may suit readers who want a stated starting collection of 60+ free pictures and optional subscriptions or picture packs rather than a numbered-coloring focus.

InColor is worth considering for Android, iOS or macOS users who want a free plan with a selection of patterns and features, or a monthly subscription priced at 15.99 USD per month.

Paint by Number is another freemium choice across Android, iOS and Windows.

pau. is an iOS alternative for users who prefer a growing free catalog, core brushes, Apple Pencil support and branded exports.

Pixel Color is another freemium option for Android and iOS users, with a listed Weekly Pixel Pro plan priced at 3.99 USD per month.

PixelZen is an iOS alternative with core coloring, books, daily challenges, streaks, achievements and daily tool charges in its free plan; its premium plan costs 9.99 USD per month.

Color Tap is an iOS and macOS option whose content is available with the free download.

Verdict

Choose Coloring Book: Color by Number if you want a guided, offline coloring activity with varied themes and the option to revisit and share pictures. Its strongest case is that mix of structured coloring and subject variety across Android, iOS and Windows. Look elsewhere if ads are a deal-breaker, you need freeform or collaborative tools, or you want clearer evidence of what a subscription adds before paying.

	Chroma	Coloring Book: Color by Number
Free plan		Yes
Paid from	$2.92/mo	$4.17/mo
Platforms	Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS, Windows
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Coloring modes	freeform	numbered
Import own images	Yes
Brush tools	Yes
Supported platforms	cross_platform	mobile
Offline access		Yes

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