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Color Noir・Black Coloring Book vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Color Noir・Black Coloring Book's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Color Noir・Black Coloring Book
This App
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Peer
Colorfy: Coloring Book Games
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Mandala Coloring Book Game
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Core Identity
DeveloperHenry Heisenberg Apps, LLCDoodle Mobile LimitedPixite Inc.Oakever GamesEasybrain LtdMosaic S.r.l.Wildlife StudiosYUANTU INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.
CategoryGamesGamesLifestyleGamesGamesEntertainmentEntertainmentGames
PlatformiOSiOSiOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.7 / 54.8 / 54.6 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.6 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 5
Ratings Count16,777225,043207,826378,854739,052104,378326,0112,128
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateMay 20, 2017Jun 15, 2020Dec 17, 2015Mar 26, 2021Oct 16, 2017Jul 28, 2016Jul 6, 2015Sep 26, 2023
Last UpdatedMay 1, 2026Mar 5, 2026Apr 6, 2026May 12, 2026Feb 27, 2026Mar 30, 2026Apr 22, 2026Mar 20, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment---positivemixed-mixed-
Score---75/10045/100-45/100-
Praises---
  • Therapeutic coloring mechanics provide a reliable escape from daily stress and anxiety for users
  • Relaxing core gameplay loop provides a reliable stress relief mechanism for daily users
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  • Creative freedom through manual coloring tools provides a relaxing and satisfying user experience
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Complaints---
  • Aggressive full-page advertisements disrupt the relaxing flow and frustrate users post-update
  • Excessive ad frequency disrupts the relaxing experience and makes the app feel unplayable
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  • Aggressive paywalls restrict access to the majority of coloring pages and essential tools
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Requests---
  • Search functionality for specific themes or categories to improve navigation through the image library
  • One-time payment option to remove ads instead of recurring monthly subscription fees
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  • Expansion of the free coloring library to include more diverse and interesting subjects
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Niche-specific noir aesthetic attracts a distinct user segment
  • Simplified interface reduces onboarding friction for casual players
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  • Tranquil, minimalist aesthetic differentiates from high-intensity gamified rivals
  • Offline-play capability maintains DAU in low-connectivity segments
  • High-quality art library drives recurring user engagement
  • 40,000+ image library functions as a content-based distribution barrier
  • Gaming-expert design framework provides a superior meditative UX
  • Meta-game rewards drive session frequency
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  • Editors' Choice heritage sustains organic install velocity
  • AR virtual gallery provides a physical-world integration moat
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Weaknesses
  • Lack of a consistent content update cadence
  • Absence of social sharing or community features
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  • Subscription restoration failures block premium access post-update
  • Aggressive ad frequency disrupts the meditative user experience
  • Lack of cross-device progress sync forces churn on secondary hardware
  • Ad frequency disrupts the core relaxing experience
  • High monthly subscription cost prevents casual conversion
  • Touch interaction regressions increase physical fatigue
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  • 0.95★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates platform-specific instability
  • Weekly subscription price exceeds casual-user willingness-to-pay
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Pricingunknownfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumsubscriptionfreemium
Momentum-ActiveIntenseSteadyMaintenanceIntenseSteadyIntense
Update Cadence-5 versions5 versions5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~12d avg2 versions, ~7d avg5 versions4 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~17d avg5 versions

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