# Pixel Tap: Color by Number

> Relax and wave goodbye to stress with Pixel Tap

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.inertiasoftware.pixelworld](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.inertiasoftware.pixelworld)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.inertiasoftware.pixelworld`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Inertia Software
- **Category:** GAME\_CASUAL
- **Downloads:** 5,865,517
- **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (13,647 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-12
- **First published:** 2018-12-04
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 72 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inertiasoftware.pixelworld)
- **Website:** [https://www.inertiasoftware.com](https://www.inertiasoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.inertiasoftware.com/privacy.php](http://www.inertiasoftware.com/privacy.php)

## Description

Pixel Tap: Color by Number is a relaxing and fun coloring app where you fill in blocks color by color to create beautiful pixel art. With thousands of family-friendly artworks ranging from simple cartoons to huge detailed scenes, Pixel Tap offers something for everyone without the need for costly monthly subscriptions. Players can also transform any photo into stunning pixel-perfect art automatically thanks to the app's advanced image recognition. Enjoy various block styles including circles, diamonds, and cross-stitch patterns to keep your creativity flowing.

Accessible across all devices, Pixel Tap allows you to build and access your art collection anytime, anywhere. With large artworks featuring over 40,000 blocks, this app is perfect for relieving stress and anxiety while engaging in a calming creative experience. Pixel Tap combines relaxing gameplay with flexible, subscription-free content expansion, making it an ideal app for pixel art enthusiasts and casual colorists alike.

## Rankings

- #21,716 — Overall
- #19 — color

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.inertiasoftware.pixelworld.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, users praise Pixel Tap for being fun, relaxing, and addictive, with a huge library of pictures and pixel styles. The starter coins and patterns are appreciated, and the app is seen as good for stress relief and suitable for kids. Repeated issues include crashes or failing to open after updates, loss of progress, color-drag usability problems, gallery upload limits, and slow palette navigation. Many request more pictures and better data retention, but the app remains popular and engaging.

### Pros

- Fun, relaxing, and addictive coloring experience.
- Huge library of coloring pages and pixel styles.
- Starts with enough coins and patterns so you don’t have to buy immediately.
- Good for stress relief and kids.

### Cons

- Crashes or won't open after updates; stuck on loading screens.
- Progress can be lost or reset, causing frustration.
- Color-drag restriction prevents dragging the color picker into other boxes.
- Limitations on uploading personal photos from the gallery.
- Palette can be slow to slide; usability improvement.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.inertiasoftware.pixelworld)