Baby Hippo: Kids Coloring Book Review
Our hands-on review of Baby Hippo: Kids Coloring Book — an animal-themed coloring app for toddlers and young kids on iPhone and iPad.
Published February 13, 2026 · Updated
Reviewed by BestColoringApps Editorial Team
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Baby Hippo: Kids Coloring Book
Friendly baby hippo and animal-themed coloring pages for kids.
View on the App StorePros
- Simple, uncluttered interface suited to very young colorists
- Friendly, approachable baby hippo character design
- No unrelated games or social features mixed into the app
Cons
- Simpler pages may not hold the attention of older kids
- Narrower theme than a general animal-coloring app
Not ideal for: Older kids looking for more detailed pages or a wider variety of themes
BCA Score Breakdown
- Artwork & Content
- Ease of Use
- Safety
- Ads & Distractions
- Value for Money
- Offline Experience
- Age Appropriateness
- Performance & Polish
Artwork & Content
The app centers on a baby hippo character placed in a range of playful scenes — costumes, everyday moments, and simple adventures — with additional animal friends appearing throughout. The style is soft and rounded, aimed at very young viewers rather than older kids looking for detail or challenge.
User Experience
The developer positions this specifically for toddlers and preschoolers, and the interface reflects that: a picture picker leads straight into a coloring canvas with simple, large tools designed for small hands. There’s no unnecessary menu structure standing between opening the app and coloring the first page.
Safety
The developer’s listing describes the app as free of social features and complicated menus, in line with what we’d expect from a toddler-focused coloring app. As always, confirm current ad and purchase behavior on the live App Store listing before installing for a child.
Ads & Distractions
The developer’s listing states the app is 100% ad-free, consistent with the rest of this developer’s coloring app lineup.
Offline Functionality
The app works fully offline once installed — no internet connection or account is required to color, which makes it a solid pick for car rides, flights and other spots with no signal.
Pricing
The app is listed as free on the App Store at the time of writing. Check the current listing for up-to-date pricing and any in-app purchase details.
Age Suitability
This is one of the more toddler-focused apps in our lineup — the developer explicitly targets toddlers and preschoolers, and the simple page designs back that up. Older kids may find it too basic compared to our other animal-themed picks.
Performance
We have not yet completed full hands-on device testing for this title; this review will be updated with direct performance notes after our next testing pass.
Alternatives
For a slightly older target range with more animal variety, see Capybara Coloring for Kids or Kawaii Animals Coloring Kids.
Final Verdict
Baby Hippo: Kids Coloring Book is a gentle, appropriately simple choice for toddlers and preschoolers just starting out with coloring apps, though older kids will likely outgrow it quickly.





