# Midea Air vs Paint my Room

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Midea Air at none against Paint my Room's 12. Midea Air also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (28K vs 679). Paint my Room's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paint my Room sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Midea Air asks for nothing beyond the download.

Midea Air holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Midea Air has 28K ratings behind it against 679, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 25% and 25% positive.

Midea Air ships an update every 5 weeks, Paint my Room every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Midea Air | Paint my Room |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midea-air/id1007999530/reviews)** | [4.6 (679 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-my-room-wall-visualizer/id1583486842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 679 |
| Positive reviews | **25.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GD Midea Air-Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/605644608) | [Try the Colors s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583486844) |

## What reviewers say

### Midea Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midea-air/id1007999530)

Control Midea smart air products remotely for comfort, efficiency, and safety. Customize sleep settings and schedule automatic operation. This app offers a new user experience with special functions and interactive design.

**Highlights:** Remote control of Midea smart air products, Customize sleep settings, Time scheduling for automatic operation, Monitor and modify home air quality, New user experience with interactive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 💡 Integrates with smart home platforms
- 🚀 Quiet operation
- 👍 Efficient cooling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and login issues
- 🐛 Unreliable scheduling and automation features
- 🐛 Buggy app with poor user experience
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality across devices
- 🐛 Confusing in-app instructions and settings

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access scheduling features
- Sudden loss of Wi-Fi connectivity requiring device reset
- Temperature and mode settings not syncing correctly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between app and physical controls
- Frequent app sign-out and need to re-authenticate

**Requested features**

- Add ability to control multiple devices from one account
- Improve scheduling and automation features
- Enhance app UI and UX for better usability
- Provide option to disable mandatory location tracking
- Integrate with more smart home ecosystems


### Paint my Room

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-my-room-wall-visualizer/id1583486842)

Visualize paint colors on your walls or home exterior in real-time using your smartphone camera. Explore an extensive palette from major brands, match existing colors, and virtually try testers before you buy.

**Highlights:** Real-time color visualization, Use smartphone camera for instant previews, Extensive color palette from major brands, AI-driven color matching, Virtual paint tester previews, Interior and exterior visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paint my Room Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Paint my Room Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Paint my Room Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Paint my Room Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Paint my Room Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Paint my Room Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock all premium colors | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 month premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Paint my Room Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Paint my Room Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Paint my Room Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Best paint visualizer
- 💨 Intuitive and fast
- 🔓 Doesn't link to specific paints

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Poor AI and color recognition
- 🎨 Limited color options
- 💤 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🎨 Colors not true to life

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty loading photos
- Screen vibration issues
- App randomly shutting down

**Requested features**

- Ability to import specific paint colors
- Zoom and magnifier tools
- Color adjustment tools (lighter/darker)
- Ability to see color transitions between walls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Midea Air free?

Midea Air is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paint my Room free?

Paint my Room is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Midea Air or Paint my Room?

Midea Air is rated higher. Midea Air averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Paint my Room averages 4.6 from 679 ratings.

### Do Midea Air or Paint my Room have ads?

Paint my Room shows ads; Midea Air does not.

### Which is updated more often, Midea Air or Paint my Room?

Midea Air ships an update every 5 weeks, and Paint my Room every 11 days. Most recently, Midea Air was updated on October 29, 2026 and Paint my Room on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*