# Tagtool vs HEAVYPAINT

The clearest difference is rating: Tagtool at 4.4 against HEAVYPAINT's 4.0. Tagtool also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 58%). HEAVYPAINT's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (65 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tagtool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HEAVYPAINT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tagtool holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HEAVYPAINT has 65 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Tagtool's written reviews are positive against 58% of HEAVYPAINT's.

Tagtool ships an update every 8 months, HEAVYPAINT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tagtool | HEAVYPAINT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagtool/id1129269238/reviews)** | [4.0 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavypaint/id6654887306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 58.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OMA International](https://appshunter.io/developer/535509802) | [HEAVYPOLY, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469848545) |

## What reviewers say

### Tagtool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagtool/id1129269238)

Transform your tablet into a live visual instrument for painting with light and creating spontaneous animations. Collaborate with others for performances or improvised storytelling. Explore a new dimension of digital art.

**Highlights:** Live visual instrument, Paint with light, Create spontaneous animations, Improvised storytelling, Multiplayer jamming, Projector connectivity

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagtool Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


### HEAVYPAINT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavypaint/id6654887306)

This app offers a raw digital painting experience with unique tools for creating textured art and quick studies. It's designed for artists who embrace digital chaos and seek a streamlined, mobile art studio.

**Highlights:** Unique digital brushes, Color Jitter for texture, Fast color blocking tools, Line Blend for gradients, Liquify tool, Minimalist interface, Gallery for creations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gallery Sync Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Gallery Sync Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful brushes and tools
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Unique and distilled painting experience
- 👍 Responsive and dedicated developer
- 👍 Great community support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Issues with saving and restoring purchases
- 🐛 Inconsistent UI and missing features

**Reported bugs**

- Gallery crashes
- Artwork files not saving properly
- Eyedropper tool not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved layer management
- More customization options
- Better color controls and eyedropper tool


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tagtool free?

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

### Is HEAVYPAINT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tagtool or HEAVYPAINT?

Tagtool is rated higher. Tagtool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while HEAVYPAINT averages 4.0 from 65 ratings.

### Do Tagtool or HEAVYPAINT have ads?

Neither Tagtool nor HEAVYPAINT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tagtool or HEAVYPAINT?

Tagtool ships an update every 8 months, and HEAVYPAINT every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tagtool was updated on September 8, 2026 and HEAVYPAINT on September 26, 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.*