# MetaBrush vs Abstractor

The clearest difference is rating: Abstractor at 5.0 against MetaBrush's 3.7. Abstractor also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). MetaBrush's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 5) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MetaBrush sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Abstractor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Abstractor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of MetaBrush's written reviews are positive against 71% of Abstractor's.

MetaBrush ships an update every 2 months, Abstractor every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MetaBrush | Abstractor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metabrush/id1082339963/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstractor/id1588227281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 253 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [talonsodev](https://appshunter.io/developer/490528857) | [superdiagonal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588227283) |

## What reviewers say

### MetaBrush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metabrush/id1082339963)

Transform your photos into artistic paintings with a variety of brush presets and advanced settings. This app offers layers support and the ability to import Photoshop brushes, allowing for detailed customization of your artwork.

**Highlights:** 30 brush presets, Layers support, Import Photoshop brushes (.abr), Customizable stroke settings, Paint with images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metabrush PRO | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Metabrush PRO | $6.99 | per year |
| Metabrush PRO | $9.99 | one-time |


### Abstractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstractor/id1588227281)

This drawing app uses generative magic and dynamic flow brushes to create unique, animated artwork. Explore infinite possibilities with brushes that respond to your gestures, imported images, and algorithmic patterns.

**Highlights:** Generative flow brushes, Image-driven velocity maps, Algorithmic particle behavior, Color shifting based on stroke, Layer support, Color source layers

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access · 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium · 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| All-Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MetaBrush free?

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

### Is Abstractor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MetaBrush or Abstractor?

Abstractor is rated higher. MetaBrush averages 3.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Abstractor averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do MetaBrush or Abstractor have ads?

Neither MetaBrush nor Abstractor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MetaBrush or Abstractor?

MetaBrush ships an update every 2 months, and Abstractor every 5 days. Most recently, MetaBrush was updated on September 20, 2026 and Abstractor on July 23, 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.*