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Head-to-head

Phone Case DIY vs Tie Dye

Phone Case DIY 4.6★ · Free + IAP 40
Winner Tie Dye
Tie Dye 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60

While both apps suffer from an overwhelming number of ads, Tie Dye offers a slightly more consistent and relaxing experience, making it the preferred choice for casual creative play.

Full reviews: Phone Case DIY · Tie Dye

Both Phone Case DIY and Tie Dye are free-to-play creative games with in-app purchases, but user reviews indicate a significant issue with excessive ads in both. Tie Dye, despite its ad frequency, is generally seen as more relaxing and less prone to gameplay issues compared to Phone Case DIY.

Head to head

Features and Content edge: Tie DyeR2R3R6R7
Phone Case DIY Phone Case DIY allows users to decorate phone cases, with some finding the color mixing satisfying R26. However, many users report that the game is not like its ads, only allowing phone decoration and lacking themes or character stickers R3R6. Some also find the designs outdated and wish for more trendy options or animations R2. The content can get boring quickly, with limited ways to decorate even after extended play R7.
Tie Dye Tie Dye focuses on tie-dying shirts and other items for customers, with users enjoying the creative freedom to choose colors . The game offers upgrades for the shop and challenges . Users find the game relaxing and a good way to de-stress R74R76R109. Some long-term players have maxed out content and wish for more progression .
Ease of Use and Reliability edge: Tie DyeR4R13R22R26
Phone Case DIY Phone Case DIY is described as easy to play R26. However, a significant number of users report critical issues, such as being unable to paint on the phone case R4R22 or not being able to play the game at all after downloading R13R58.
Tie Dye Tie Dye is generally considered simple and easy to play . Users find it straightforward and relaxing R74R76. There are no widespread reports of critical bugs preventing gameplay.
Price/Value (Ads & IAP) tieR3R5R9R11
Phone Case DIY Phone Case DIY is free with in-app purchases, but users overwhelmingly complain about an excessive number of ads, appearing every few seconds or after every step R3R5R9R11. Some claim ads appear even after paying to remove them . There's a conflicting review stating there are only optional ads .
Tie Dye Tie Dye is also free with in-app purchases, and users frequently complain about too many ads, often appearing after finishing a shirt or every few minutes/seconds . Some users note that ads were less frequent or non-existent on other platforms .
Pick Phone Case DIY if

You are looking for a simple phone case decorating game and are willing to tolerate frequent ads, or if you believe the claim that ads are only optional .

Pick Tie Dye if

You want a relaxing, creative game focused on tie-dying and are prepared for frequent ads, but value a more consistent gameplay experience without critical bugs R74R76.

Evidence note: The evidence for both apps is heavily skewed towards complaints about ads, making it difficult to assess other aspects thoroughly. Many positive reviews for both apps still mention the ad problem.

Frequently asked

Do Phone Case DIY and Tie Dye have a lot of ads?
Yes, both Phone Case DIY and Tie Dye are reported by a vast majority of users to have an excessive number of ads, often appearing every few seconds, after every step, or after completing a task R3R5R9R11.
Are there gameplay issues with Phone Case DIY?
Yes, some users of Phone Case DIY report significant gameplay issues, such as being unable to paint on the phone case R4R22 or not being able to play the game at all after downloading R13R58.
Is Tie Dye a relaxing game?
Yes, many users describe Tie Dye as a relaxing and satisfying game, helping them to calm anxiety and stress R74R76R79R109.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Phone Case DIY 4/5 · US entertaining but slightly outdated :): this game is really fun and satisfying!! i love the concept and it keeps me entertained in the car LOL. one small problem tho, some of the designs are very outdated. i feel like it would be cool if you could magbe upgrade the animations slightly or make some of the stickers/keychains a more trendy and cute style. pls consider this! thanks for reading!!
  2. [R3] Phone Case DIY 3/5 · US It’s good, but so many ads, and also it’s nothing like the ads for this game..: A really good game, but it gets boring quickly and there are ads like, every thirty seconds. Also, the game is nothing like the ads for it. You only decorate phones, not laptops or tablets or iPads.
  3. [R6] Phone Case DIY 3/5 · US It’s good but it sucks: It’s not like the add no themes no stickers of characters
  4. [R7] Phone Case DIY 1/5 · US BORING: I thought this game was fun but after two days I got really bored. So I would not recommend it. Hopelessly underrated and a little bit boring at times and not a great story to be fair but it is one that is worth the money for a game I love to see more than just the fact it has been released and I love it for a 0 year. “Have fun”🥱😴
  5. [R4] Phone Case DIY 1/5 · US It won’t work: When I went to go play it and I got to the painting part when I tried to paint on the phone case it wouldn’t work. It would say that it was working, but it wouldn’t mark on the phone case.
  6. [R13] Phone Case DIY 1/5 · US Can’t play: I download the game and I can’t even play.I seen ads and the game looks fun, but can’t play. I had this game before but deleted it for some reason plz fix it.
  7. [R22] Phone Case DIY 1/5 · US A girl who just wants to play games: I literally just got it and I can’t even color the phone case I can’t choose the phone case and I can choose the color but I can’t actually color the phone😡
  8. [R26] Phone Case DIY 5/5 · US Review for Phone DIY: This is a very fun and easy game. Thank you to the team of people who put really hard effort into this! Thank you! ~ Phillips🇺🇸
  9. [R5] Phone Case DIY 4/5 · US Actually really good!!: It's just... The adds! There are SO many adds! Like this is what every other review says, But it's true. You have been warned. Still, you should get it.
  10. [R9] Phone Case DIY 3/5 · US Just listen……: Ok first off all there is like a thousand adds. W hen I get off an add 3 seconds later there is another one. I was literally just playing the game right now. And it happened to me like bro what. So I mean if you’re ok with that then you will love the game. It was just that i love the game. Why so many adds??????
  11. [R11] Phone Case DIY 5/5 · US Listen before playing: Love this game but way too many adds it's like I choose a color or something and then bam add
  12. [R58] Phone Case DIY 1/5 · GB Bad game: Doesn’t let you play it
  13. [R74] Tie Dye 5/5 · US I LOVE THIS GAME: I just love playing it is just so relaxing and fun plus it is refreshing
  14. [R76] Tie Dye 5/5 · US It is a good game it calms down my anxiety: And my stress when I am going through a lot
  15. [R79] Tie Dye 5/5 · US Fun five stars: Super fun and relaxing not to much adds
  16. [R109] Tie Dye 5/5 · US Pretty good apo: Overall this is a very good app but the only thing is there is an add every 45 seconds. But it is fun and good relaxation game personally. I only rated this 5 stars so u could see it.

Synthesized from 110 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store