# Oilist — The Artist in your Pocket.

> AI-powered app transforms photos into unique, simulated oil paintings. (iPhone/iPad app by 3DTOPO Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oilist/id985497767 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [3DTOPO Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306248371)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 3,791 App Store ratings · 221 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 152 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oilist/id985497767/reviews.md

## What is Oilist?

Oilist: the Artist in your pocket. 
Make Fine Art based on your pictures!

"Oilist is an artist in your phone, one that you watch sketch, paint, and craft a unique version of a photo you’ve shot." - MacStories, May 2017

"App of the week: Oilist review - Hypnotic, engaging, with a longevity that escapes most filter apps, and with high-res output so you can use it to create real-world art." - Stuff Magazine, April 2017

Give Oilist an image, and it will automatically generate a genuine and unique work of art based on it. Painted for you in real time! Participate or spectate it's up to you, Oilist will delight! All saved at canvas-worthy 4k resolution.
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Oilist comes with 48 infinitely customizable styles; from photo-realist to impressionist, to abstract. Every style except for our photo-realist style offers three different levels of abstraction.

Oilist is not a photo filter. Unlike most filter apps, Oilist will never generate the same results twice, and in fact, each brush stroke is unique. Instead of applying a fixed formula to an image as photo filters typically do, Oilist analyzes the supplied image using computer vision technology, then paints simulated paint particles that are applied using various brush strokes and techniques.

At any time​ during the painting process, 4k resolution images may be captured as often as desired. 

When Oilist is painting, styles can be infinitely customized with 17 different presets (these were called Styles in previous versions of Oilist), 13 different painting moods, 15 different brushes, setting brush options such as the size and spacing, and by splashing paint with our exciting Chaos tool. Control paint gravity by tilting your device and brush angles by yawing (rotating) the device. 

Obtain new and exciting results by alternating settings with new settings painted on top of the previous settings. For instance, first, paint a layer using the Warm mood followed by a layer using the Cool mood. The use of large brushes tend to create more abstract artwork, and smaller brushes work best for high definition detail.

Oilist will automatically provide smaller brush strokes and greater photo-realism to detected faces. 

Check out #oilist and follow us @3dtopo on Instagram and Twitter!

## Key features

- AI-powered art generation
- Unique, non-repeating results
- 48 customizable styles
- Real-time painting simulation
- 4k resolution output
- Adjustable brush strokes and moods

## What do users think of Oilist?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Excellent artistic results
- 🤩 Fun and engaging to use
- 🎨 Versatile with many style options
- 🎨 Transforms photos into unique artworks
- 🎨 Impressive oil painting effects
- 🎨 Allows for creative experimentation

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear controls
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent or unpredictable results
- 💸 Expensive for some users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to save finished paintings
- Certain style options don't work as expected
- White splotches or marks appear in final paintings

**Most requested features**

- Add progress indicator or notification when painting is complete
- Provide more guidance or information on the different style options
- Improve performance and reduce battery drain
- Offer a desktop version or integration with other art apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 221)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oilist/id985497767/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Why has this app quit working???

*2026-05-18, version 2.1.0*

So sad! I love this app!

### 4/5 — Wirklich tolle App

*2026-02-07*

Tolle App, die sehr schöne Ergebnisse produziert, auch wenn das User Interface übersichtlicher und intuitiver gestaltet sein könnte. Und, warum bekomme ich auf dem iPad nur eine winzige Box angezeigt, wenn ich Bilder aus meiner Library öffnen möchte? Warum nicht den vollen Bildschirm nutzen? (iPad 12,9) Das bitte auf jeden Fall beheben, dann gibt’s 5 Sterne.

### 1/5 — Is it fraud?

*2025-09-24, version 2.1.0*

I purchased the app and cannot find it functional at all. I wrote for help four times to there help center and never got a response. Did I actually get buncoed? How can I get my money back. This is both very irritating and a waste of a lot of time.

### 5/5 — Einfach und gut

*2025-09-06*

Tolle Präsentation. Das Programm ist leicht zu starten. Einfach ausprobieren und Spaß haben mit vielen Möglichkeiten. Beeindruckend und gut.

### 5/5 — Fun

*2025-07-04, version 2.1.0*

We travel and I take photos. Love choosing a few and my daughter and I love to see them interpreted through Oilist. I often keep the results and they bring me happiness when they come up in the photo carousel.

### 1/5 — Ugly styles

*2025-04-18, version 2.1.0*

The styles of the paintings they give you look bad. I was hoping for more realistic painting styles and sketches / drawing styles

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-03-07, version 2.1.0*

This is so much fun!!!!

### 5/5 — Excellent Fine Art

*2025-01-16, version 2.1.0*

I use this to alter my digital photos then bring them into various painting apps.  Just wonderful and a great many artistic choices to make.  Fabulous.

### 5/5 — Magie

*2024-09-02*

Disponible bien avant les app IA et toujours aussi magique de voir la photo originale se transformer en peinture de différents styles

### 5/5 — Au top

*2024-05-01*

De beaux effet en remps réels, beaucoup de possibilités. Top

## Frequently asked questions about Oilist

### What does Oilist do?

Oilist transforms your photos into unique, genuine works of art. It uses computer vision to analyze your images and then simulates painting techniques with various brush strokes and styles to create a one-of-a-kind piece.

### How does Oilist create art?

Instead of applying filters, Oilist analyzes your image and simulates paint particles applied with different brush strokes and techniques. This process ensures that each artwork generated is unique and never the same twice.

### Can I customize the artwork?

Yes, Oilist offers 48 infinitely customizable styles, including photo-realist, impressionist, and abstract. You can also adjust painting moods, brush options like size and spacing, and use the Chaos tool for unique effects.

### What resolution is the output?

All saved artworks are generated at a canvas-worthy 4k resolution. This high-resolution output allows you to use your creations for printing and other physical art applications.

### Is Oilist a photo filter app?

No, Oilist is not a photo filter app. Unlike filter apps that apply fixed formulas, Oilist uses computer vision to analyze images and simulates a genuine painting process, ensuring unique results every time.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.0 — 2026-06-23

• Now paints up to 12K (adjustable in Settings)
• Output up to 150 megapixels (previous versions output 16 megapixels)
• New Brushwork option on the Finish screen for stylized images
• Increased brush stroke detail
• Higher resolution style image
• More painterly and higher quality output
• New photo picker

### 2.1.0 — 2019-08-23

• Paints 66% faster on devices with A12 chips
• Fixes minor bugs and various improvements

### 2.0.5 — 2018-11-10

Resolves issue that could cause Out of Memory "crashes" (OOMs) on iPhone XS and XR models.

### 2.0.4 — 2018-11-06

Full support for new iPad Pros
Reduced memory usage on older devices that alleviates Out of Memory "crashes" (OOMs)
Resolves a few potential minor bugs

### 2.0.3 — 2018-09-24

Support for all new iPhone X models
Increased neural network resolution
Resolves some rare crashes

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