# Zen Brush 2 vs おでかけAR

The clearest difference is rating: おでかけAR at 5.0 against Zen Brush 2's 3.9. Zen Brush 2's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (129 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Zen Brush 2 costs $2.99 and おでかけAR $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

おでかけAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zen Brush 2 has 129 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Zen Brush 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of おでかけAR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zen Brush 2 | おでかけAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-brush-2/id1012274888/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar/id6444123765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **129** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 72 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/373752450) | [Daichi Okano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652473875) |

## What reviewers say

### Zen Brush 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-brush-2/id1012274888)

This app offers a drawing experience inspired by East Asian ink brush art. Its intuitive interface and new engine provide a fluid and expressive way to create unique artwork, with options to share and edit your creations.

**Highlights:** East Asian ink brush simulation, New expressive brush engine, Gallery for saving work, Red ink option, Ink dispersion effect, 92 background templates, Pressure sensitive stylus support

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Realistic brush simulation and stroke quality
- 😌 Meditative and relaxing user experience
- ⚡ Quick and responsive performance
- 🎯 Simple, minimalist interface design
- ✍️ Excellent for calligraphy and character practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Limited color options (primarily black and red)
- 📱 No iCloud sync or cloud backup support
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Confusing interface for new users
- 🗑️ Delete button placement causes accidental deletions

**Reported bugs**

- Background menu freezes
- App crashes during export/save operations
- Blank canvas loads despite recent saves
- Unable to export artworks (ALAssetsLibraryErrorDomain error)
- Brush stroke continues in straight line after stylus lift

**Requested features**

- Expanded color palette beyond black and red
- iCloud synchronization across devices
- Layer support for more complex artwork
- Import background photos for tracing and reference
- Custom guides and grid overlays


### おでかけAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar/id6444123765)

This augmented reality app lets you explore the world with your personalized avatar. Walk around with your device to move your avatar, and even use motion capture for realistic photos. It supports avatars from VRoid Hub and works offline.

**Highlights:** Avatar-based exploration, Motion capture integration, VRoid Hub avatar support, Offline VRM model usage, Face tracking for avatars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zen Brush 2 free?

Zen Brush 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is おでかけAR free?

おでかけAR costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zen Brush 2 or おでかけAR?

おでかけAR is rated higher. Zen Brush 2 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while おでかけAR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Zen Brush 2 or おでかけAR have ads?

Neither Zen Brush 2 nor おでかけAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zen Brush 2 or おでかけAR?

Zen Brush 2 ships an update monthly, and おでかけAR monthly. Most recently, Zen Brush 2 was updated on September 28, 2026 and おでかけAR on September 27, 2026.

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