App Feature
Color Time - Paint by Number is a free, relaxing color-by-number app focused on licensed, high-quality artwork from global indie illustrators. It offers thousands of daily-updated pictures across themes (anime/games, animals, scenery, flowers, patterns), music-synced coloring, live wallpapers, progress video sharing, events/contests, and easy one-tap coloring with large hitboxes.
Verdict
A polished, artist-forward coloring app with standout artwork and extras, best for relaxation and anime/game fans but occasionally held back by ad glitches.
Who is it for
Best for:
- Users seeking stress relief with a simple, satisfying color-by-number flow
- Fans of anime/game art and curated, licensed illustrations
- People who want wallpapers and sharable coloring videos
Not ideal for:
- Those who dislike any ads or reward-based unlocks
- Users needing fully manual drawing/painting tools beyond numbered fill
- Kids unsupervised, given the broad content mix without strict child-only filtering
Real-world User Experience
Users like it:
Calming experience with smooth performance and large tap areas; diverse, frequently updated catalog (especially anime); respectful artist crediting and collections; minimal nagging to upgrade; wallpaper-ready images and easy sharing; engaging events and extras like music pictures and live wallpapers.
Users complain about:
Occasional ad issues (unskippable or looping when claiming hints/unlocks); intermittent lag; limited search/filtering (e.g., by specific traits or kid-only content); some desire for clearer character IDs/artist details and the option to import personal images.
Is it Worth Paying For?
Core use is free with ads and optional IAPs (e.g., premium packs/unlocks). Given the generous free catalog and light-nag approach, most users won’t need to pay; spending is best for fans who want specific premium sets, to reduce ads, or to support artists/developers.
How it Compares to Alternatives
Compared to staples like Happy Color, Paint by Number, or Colorfy, Color Time stands out with licensed anime/game art, live wallpapers, music-integrated images, and community events. It’s more curation- and fandom-focused than purely generic catalogs, though rivals may have broader search tools or fewer ad-related glitches. Pixel-style or sandbox coloring apps offer different creativity (manual pixel drawing) but lack Color Time’s licensed artwork and wallpaper orientation.
Summary
Color Time - Paint by Number blends a soothing coloring flow with a curated, licensed art library—particularly strong in anime and game themes—plus live wallpapers, music-synced images, and social sharing. Reviews praise its polished experience, frequent updates, and artist crediting, while noting occasional ad loops, minor lag, and limited filtering/search. With 10M+ downloads and a 4.6 rating, it’s an easy recommendation for relaxation and fandom-friendly art; the free tier is generous, and optional IAPs mainly enhance access and support the creators.











