Smarty Paints

Smarty Paints

Know Your Watercolors

38 ratings
18 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 21, 2023
  • June 4, 2026
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This app helps watercolor artists manage their paint collections, find substitute colors, and match tutorial supplies. It simplifies tracking what you own, identifying dupes, and ensuring your paints align with class or tutorial requirements.

Track watercolor paint collections
Find close-enough paint dupes
Match tutorial supplies to your stash
Compare paint properties across brands
Create digital palette layouts
Searchable paint database
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What's New in Smarty Paints

1.0.22

June 4, 2026

It's now easier than ever to mix greys: the color wheel view for palettes has a complements mode, which draws a line across the color wheel to match a paint with it's complement.

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Subscription plans

Pro

Access to all Pro features

$12.991 Year
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In-App Purchases

$39.99

Unlock Premium Features

Create unlimited palettes

User reviews

Unbelievable, more info than I even expected

I’ve been painting with watercolor long enough to know what I’m doing but still have areas where I’d like to learn more. This app is WILD with so much information! I’m seeing swatches of a paint pigment from 10+ manufacturers, making it easier to see whose version I like more. You’re shown the pigments in a specific paint so you can mix it yourself. And if you don’t have the specific paint to mix with? They give you DUPES for colors! I’m making an inventory of the paints l already own and saving the paints I want. As if there could be more, there are a LOT of painting tutorials. I haven’t watched one yet because I’m obsessed with the swatches and mixing info, but if it performs like it seems it should (the videos), it takes this app from 100% to 110% awesome.

I have the free version but to subscribe is like, $13 a YEAR. I’ll be subbing soon
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Great App!

This app is great! I really enjoy organizing and learning about watercolor paints. I enjoy learning the pigment codes and qualities of each paint so this app was made for me. From reading the past reviews, it looks like lots of improvements have been made over the last 2 years. One suggestion going forward is to make the app able to be use horizontally as well as vertically. This would be great for iPad users.
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Excellent

So helpful for learning about paint properties and as a quick reference when planning a painting. I also love being able to match my paints to those used by tutorials, so I have the peace of mind that my materials are up to the task at hand and I can focus on the techniques.

Excellent

Love being able to see what paints I have and what videos would be worth while watching based on the paints in my pallet. Never knew an app like this existed but I’m thrilled about it now! Plus when I’m shopping for paint I can open this app and see what I already have. This app is a big win for me

Must need app

I love the continued upgrades, this app just keeps getting better. I began using it to keep my colours referenced in one spot, compare colours/brands and keep a wish list. With the continued improvements it’s become a valuable tool to aid in learning about watercolour paint - making purchasing decisions easier. And the Find a Dupe and colour mixing references are brilliant.
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FAQ

What is Smarty Paints?

Smarty Paints is a watercolor sidekick app designed to help artists track their paint collections, find substitute colors, and match tutorial supplies. It simplifies managing your paints and ensures you have the right colors for your projects.

How does Smarty Paints help find dupes?

Smarty Paints compares transparency, granulation, staining, pigment, and lightfastness across brands to help you find exact matches or close dupes for your paints. It can even suggest mixes using paints you already own.

Can Smarty Paints help me follow video tutorials?

Yes, you can paste a link or browse tutorials within the app. Smarty Paints maps the tutorial's paint list to your collection, indicating if you own the exact paint, a dupe, or need to acquire it, with property-level comparisons.

What are the free features of Smarty Paints?

The free version includes full paint database search, comparison of swatches and paint properties, finding dupes and suggested mixes, browsing and matching video tutorials, and creating one drag-and-drop palette.

What does the premium version of Smarty Paints offer?

The premium version unlocks unlimited palettes, cross-device sync, single-pigment filtering, and enhanced palette customization. This allows for a more extensive and personalized experience.

What is the update frequency for Smarty Paints?

The app was last updated on March 14, 2026, with version 1.0.14. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support.

What devices is Smarty Paints available on?

Smarty Paints is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

What is the age rating for Smarty Paints?

Smarty Paints has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger artists.