BananaPaint vs Upscale on Device
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BananaPaint
Experience the 1980s computing era with this app, designed to recreate a groundbreaking classic. It offers a nostalgic interface with modern enhancements for a unique creative tool.
- 1980s computing nostalgia
- Modern iOS enhancements
- Creative design tool
- Simple interface
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BananaPaint lets you relive the 1980s- when life was simpler, and using a computer with mouse and windows was definitely thinking different. BananaPaint is an homage, and labor of love; it painstakingly recreates one of the most groundbreaking applications of the last century, fixes some bugs, and bridges the past to the present with many cool modern features savvy users expect of a cutting edge iOS App. Coming soon: BananaWrite & BananaDraw!
Upscale on Device
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Upscale any video to 4K without losing details and sharpness with the VideoKit app. Simply select videos from your photo roll or files, preview the result and export. VideoKit performs all actions completely on device using the power of Apple Silicon. Upscale with state of the art quality using the new Super Resolution machine learning algorithm or use the super fast hardware accelerated Metal engine. READY FOR iOS 26 - Export videos with the app in the background on iPad Export videos with the app in the background on iPad - Supports the latest Super Resolution upscaling technologies - All new design with Liquid Glass KEY FEATURES - Completely on device offline upscaling - Upscales any video to 4K using - Preview directly in the app - Fully hardware accelerated on Apple Silicon devices # Support Need help or have a suggestion? We love hearing from you: team@nonstrict.com If you like VideoKit please take a moment to rate it on the App Store. It's a great way to support indie developers like us! # About Nonstrict B.V. is a Dutch indie studio founded in 2023 and operated by just two people Tom and Mathijs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Upscale on Device at Free against BananaPaint's $1.99. Upscale on Device also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). BananaPaint's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Upscale on Device is free to download; BananaPaint costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BananaPaint ships an update every 4 months, Upscale on Device daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BananaPaint | Upscale on Device |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amalgamated Coders Inc | Nonstrict B.V. |
In-app purchases
BananaPaint
No in-app purchases
Upscale on Device
No in-app purchases
Questions
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