Item: My Coloring Book
Rating: 82
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

82/100

My Coloring Book is an excellent digital alternative to the physical hobby. What sets it apart from many 'paint-by-number' apps is the freedom it gives the user. You have a full palette of colors and can apply them to intricate drawings without worrying about staying inside the lines—the app handles the boundaries, but you choose the soul of the piece.

The variety of drawings is impressive, covering everything from simple animals for kids to complex mandalas for adults. It’s an incredibly relaxing experience that functions well as a stress-relief tool. The interface is unobtrusive, allowing the artwork to take center stage. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, it’s a great way to engage your creative side without needing any actual art supplies.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Dinsun Review

This is a product of its time. Back in 2010, the novelty of a touch-screen coloring book was enough to justify a purchase. Today, in a market saturated with 'Color by Number' apps and high-fidelity drawing suites like Procreate, 'My Coloring Book' feels like a relic. The fill tool is occasionally finicky, and the art selection is generic at best.

I’ll give it credit for being straightforward. No hidden subscriptions, no gems, no daily log-in rewards. It’s an honest app. But honestly, it’s boring. There’s no texture to the colors, no blending, just flat hex codes filling in shapes. If you need something to distract a kid for five minutes, it works, but don't expect it to spark any real artistic passion. It’s functional, but entirely uninspired.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Simple and clean interface
Large variety of pictures
Relaxing and low-stress

Outdated visuals
Lacks advanced art tools (blending, layers)
Stiff competition from better free apps

Technical Report

Performance: Very lightweight; no lag even on older devices.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a very simple, no-nonsense coloring app for a child.

Skip if: You want any kind of sophisticated digital art features.

Similar Games:

Colorify
Happy Color

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old veteran gamer
Hardware: iPad Air
Playtime: 1 hours
Status: Colored 5 pages

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

378761846

Free4+★4.1 472 reviews

Author : Jeff PEDERSEN

Pubish Date : Thu Feb 06 2014

Last Update Date : Mon Nov 27 2023

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 2023.4Mon Nov 27 2023

My Coloring Book is now even easier to use!
This version gives you easy access to your last few colors for fewer trips to the palette, and introduces a new grid-based drawing picker to make finding your favorite pictures faster and easer!
This version now shows previews of your previously colored pictures when browsing the library -- Thanks all for suggesting it!
My Coloring Book is a fun coloring activity for all ages. It has a variety of bright colors to use and show off your creativity. It will keep your children busy with a positive activity that fits right into the palm of their hand. You won't have to worry about them crying over crayons or books that they have dropped and cannot reach. The touch screen is easy to pick up and play for both kids and adults. This is one iPhone / iPad app the whole family will be sure to enjoy.
Features
- Over 350 hand drawn pictures to color
- Works on iPod, iPhone, and iPad
- Help children develop hand-eye coordination
- Save pictures to Photos library for easy sharing or to use as wallpaper
- Automatically saves works in progress
- Easy to clear coloring page and start over
- Zoom in and Zoom out feature makes it easy to color smaller areas
- Kid tested
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
My Coloring Book is now even easier to use!
This version gives you easy access to your last few colors and makes finding pictures easier!
My Coloring Book is a fun coloring activity for all ages. It has a variety of bright colors to use and show off your creativity. It will keep your children busy with a positive activity that fits right into the palm of their hand. You won't have to worry about them crying over crayons or books that they have dropped and cannot reach. The touch screen is easy to pick up and play for both kids and adults. This is one iPhone / iPad app the whole family will be sure to enjoy.
Features
- Over 350 hand drawn pictures to color
- Works on iPod, iPhone, and iPad
- Help children develop hand-eye coordination
- Save pictures to Photos library for easy sharing or to use as wallpaper
- Automatically saves works in progress
- Easy to clear coloring page and start over
- Zoom in and Zoom out feature makes it easy to color smaller areas
- Kid tested

Ratings & Reviews

4.1 out of 5 with 472 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

My Coloring Book is a versatile digital coloring app designed for all ages. With a wide selection of categories including animals, holidays, and patterns, there is something for everyone. The intuitive 'tap-to-fill' interface makes coloring easy and satisfying, while advanced features allow for custom color palettes and sharing your finished work with friends and family.