# MetaBrush vs Canvas Software

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Canvas Software at none against MetaBrush's 3. Canvas Software also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.6). MetaBrush's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 40%) and ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MetaBrush sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Canvas Software asks for nothing beyond the download.

Canvas Software holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MetaBrush has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of MetaBrush's written reviews are positive against 40% of Canvas Software's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | MetaBrush | Canvas Software |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metabrush/id1082339963/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-software-painter/id1659824947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **65.4% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 253 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.4** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [talonsodev](https://appshunter.io/developer/490528857) | [Canvas Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025253999) |

## 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 |


### Canvas Software

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-software-painter/id1659824947)

A powerful yet user-friendly drawing application for iPad and Mac, powered by a custom engine for smooth 60fps rendering. Offers features like adjustment layers, timelapse recording, and filters for creative expression.

**Highlights:** Canvas7 drawing engine, 60fps rendering, Adjustment Layers, Timelapse recording, Filters

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MetaBrush free?

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

### Is Canvas Software free?

Canvas Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MetaBrush or Canvas Software?

Canvas Software is rated higher. MetaBrush averages 3.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Canvas Software averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MetaBrush or Canvas Software have ads?

Neither MetaBrush nor Canvas Software shows ads.

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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.*