# Infinite Painter vs Flow

Infinite Painter and Flow both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Infinite Painter's written reviews are positive against 24% of Flow's. Infinite Painter also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Infinite Painter sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Flow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Infinite Painter against 4.1 for Flow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 7.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Infinite Painter's written reviews are positive against 24% of Flow's.

Infinite Painter ships an update every 2 weeks, Flow every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infinite Painter | Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-painter/id1146543227/reviews) | **[4.1 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-note-taking-and-sketchbook/id1271361459/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 7.2K |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 23.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 108 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean Brakefield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146543226) | [Bonobo](https://appshunter.io/developer/666155611) |

## What reviewers say

### Infinite Painter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-painter/id1146543227)

Create stunning digital art with a powerful painting, sketching, and drawing app. It offers a vast array of brushes, intuitive tools, and advanced features for artists of all skill levels. Share your creations with time-lapse recordings and enjoy a seamless creative workflow.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of built-in and custom brushes, Intuitive and customizable interface, Advanced layer management, Time-lapse recording, Perspective guides, Selection and transformation tools, Color correction and filters

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Everything! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything! (iPhone-only) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything (Trial Discount) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth brushstrokes
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💎 Powerful and feature-rich
- 🎨 Excellent brush and color selection
- 🖌️ Realistic painting experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Layers locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions and guidance
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive compared to alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- Layers disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Brush behavior changing unexpectedly
- Canvas resizing causing crashes
- Inability to export projects properly

**Requested features**

- Add text tool
- Improve layer management and organization
- Implement better palm rejection
- Allow more customization of UI and tools
- Add support for Photoshop brushes


### Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-note-taking-and-sketchbook/id1271361459)

Create beautiful notes and drawings with realistic ink and paper. Collaborate on documents in real-time, sketch with customizable tools, and organize your work with infinite width documents and secure cloud syncing.

**Highlights:** Realistic ink and paper drawing, Infinite width documents, Real-time collaboration, Customizable drawing tools, Secure cloud syncing, Apple Pencil support, Export images and timelapse videos

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Annual Family) | $49.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Lifetime) | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent drawing tools and interface
- 🎨 Customizable pens and colors
- 📝 Great for note-taking and sketching
- 🌟 Beautiful and intuitive design
- 🔍 Helpful developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model not preferred by some users
- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🔄 Occasional performance issues and crashes
- 📁 Lacking file management and organization features
- 🔍 Unclear trial period and subscription details

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Eraser tool not functioning as expected
- Scrolling and zooming issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add vertical scrolling option
- Improve line smoothing and anti-aliasing
- Implement layers and advanced drawing tools
- Integrate text input and handwriting recognition
- Enhance export and sharing capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infinite Painter free?

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

### Is Flow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Infinite Painter or Flow?

Flow is rated higher. Infinite Painter averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Flow averages 4.1 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Infinite Painter or Flow have ads?

Neither Infinite Painter nor Flow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Infinite Painter or Flow?

Infinite Painter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flow every 6 days. Most recently, Infinite Painter was updated on October 28, 2026 and Flow on October 28, 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.*