# X vs Model Colors

The clearest difference is ads: Model Colors at none against X's shown. Model Colors also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4). X's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Model Colors sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Model Colors holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 230 and 449 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of X's written reviews are positive against 61% of Model Colors's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X ships an update every 3 weeks, Model Colors monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Model Colors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-wing-ai/id1170239055/reviews) | **[4.6 (449 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-colors/id1200319954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 230 | **449** |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 60.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VADOSWARE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718688424) | [D-Pointer Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/433372709) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-wing-ai/id1170239055)

Enhance your Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures game experience with an AI opponent. Practice strategies solo, test new ship builds, or team up with a friend. This app tracks game stats and replaces stat cards, streamlining gameplay.

**Highlights:** AI opponent for solo or co-op play, Tracks enemy shields, hull, and energy, Replaces AI stat cards, Supports X-Wing 1.0 and 2.0, Compatible with Heroes of the Aturi Cluster and Flight Group Alpha, Works offline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 day FREE trial | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Scum ships | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ground Assault ships | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited ships | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for solo play
- 👍 Makes X-Wing solo-friendly
- 👍 Accurate ship behavior modeling
- 👍 No paper, just app
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Subscription model disliked
- 😞 Subscription for 2.0
- 😞 Missing new ships
- 😞 Huge ships need fixing
- 😞 AI doesn't choose maneuvers

**Reported bugs**

- AI never chooses its own maneuvers
- Huge ships missing bullseye arc and initiative values
- Broken in-app purchase for Scum expansion
- List always deletes overnight or after long periods
- App keeps asking to buy Scum expansion repeatedly

**Requested features**

- Lifetime subscription for 2nd edition
- Rename/assign numbers to units
- Warn AI of potential collisions
- Update with new AMG ships
- Fix huge ship bullseye arc and initiative values


### Model Colors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-colors/id1200319954)

This app helps hobbyists manage their paint collections for models. Track colors you own, colors you need, and easily share lists. Find similar colors and organize them into custom lists for different projects.

**Highlights:** Track owned and needed paint colors, Browse over 40,000 colors from various brands, Share color lists via email and messaging, Set favorite colors for quick access, Find similar colors using standards or calculations, Create custom color lists for projects

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 month subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 month subscription | $3.49 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Model Colors free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X or Model Colors?

Model Colors is rated higher. X averages 4.4 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while Model Colors averages 4.6 from 449 ratings.

### Do X or Model Colors have ads?

X shows ads; Model Colors does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Model Colors?

X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Model Colors monthly. Most recently, X was updated on October 24, 2026 and Model Colors on October 24, 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.*