# Paint 98 vs KineMaster (OLD)

The clearest difference is rating: KineMaster (OLD) at 4.7 against Paint 98's 3.9. KineMaster (OLD) also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (262K vs 391). Paint 98's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paint 98 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and KineMaster (OLD) sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KineMaster (OLD) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KineMaster (OLD) has 262K ratings behind it against 391, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Paint 98's written reviews are positive against 74% of KineMaster (OLD)'s.

Paint 98 ships an update every 4 months, KineMaster (OLD) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paint 98 | KineMaster (OLD) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-98/id1077934350/reviews) | **[4.7 (262K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinemaster-old/id1223932558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 391 | **262K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Casl Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077934349) | [KineMaster, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1223932557) |

## What reviewers say

### Paint 98

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-98/id1077934350)

Recreate the classic drawing experience of the late 90s. This app offers a straightforward interface for creating and editing images, free from modern complexities. Share your retro-style artwork with ease.

**Highlights:** Classic 1998 drawing interface, Image creation and editing, Simple and uncomplicated tools, Share created images, Retro art style

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Tip | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Tip | $9.99 | per year |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Ultra Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Nostalgic MS Paint feel
- 👍 Simple and straightforward UI
- 💡 Useful for quick edits and doodles
- 🎨 Good for pixel art and sketching
- 🆓 Completely free with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy canvas resizing and text input
- 🔀 Confusing mouse/touch controls
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features like layers
- 🔍 Limited canvas size and export options
- 🔍 Undo/redo buttons hidden in settings

**Reported bugs**

- Canvas randomly resets when zooming
- Text input not working for some users
- Crashes when importing large images

**Requested features**

- Add layers and transparency support
- Improve text tool and canvas resizing
- Provide more intuitive mouse/touch controls
- Allow exporting at higher resolutions
- Add undo/redo buttons to main UI


### KineMaster (OLD)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinemaster-old/id1223932558)

Create professional-quality videos with intuitive editing tools. Access a vast library of templates, effects, and assets to enhance your projects. Save your creations in high resolution and share them across social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Edit video templates, Cut, crop, and zoom tools, Asset Store access, 4K video saving, Transitions and effects, Stickers and fonts

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (Quarterly) | $10.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium (Annual) | $22.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $27.99 | per year |
| Spring & Summer Vibe | $1.99 | one-time |
| iKON Nametags | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for editing
- 🚀 Smooth and easy to use
- 💡 Lots of features and effects
- 🎨 Helpful for creating Gacha videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy and freezes often
- 🔍 Watermark is too intrusive
- 💰 Premium features should be more accessible
- 🔧 Issues with layers, animation, and exporting

**Reported bugs**

- Media layers disappearing or resetting
- Exported videos not saving properly
- Chroma key issues with green screen
- Text formatting and positioning problems

**Requested features**

- Add more free transitions and effects
- Improve animation tools and controls
- Allow customization of watermark size/placement
- Enhance video export quality and speed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paint 98 free?

Paint 98 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is KineMaster (OLD) free?

KineMaster (OLD) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paint 98 or KineMaster (OLD)?

KineMaster (OLD) is rated higher. Paint 98 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while KineMaster (OLD) averages 4.7 from 262K ratings.

### Do Paint 98 or KineMaster (OLD) have ads?

KineMaster (OLD) shows ads; Paint 98 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paint 98 or KineMaster (OLD)?

Paint 98 ships an update every 4 months, and KineMaster (OLD) fortnightly. Most recently, Paint 98 was updated on November 11, 2026 and KineMaster (OLD) on November 12, 2026.

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