# Model Colors vs MESBG Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Model Colors at 4.6 against MESBG Tracker's 2.5. Model Colors also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (447 vs 8). MESBG Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Model Colors sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and MESBG Tracker sells 2 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 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model Colors has 447 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Model Colors's written reviews are positive against 50% of MESBG Tracker's.

Model Colors ships an update monthly, MESBG Tracker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Colors | MESBG Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (447 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-colors/id1200319954/reviews)** | [2.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesbg-tracker/id1607982401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **447** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 84 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [D-Pointer Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/433372709) | [THROWN DICE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598875221) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### MESBG Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesbg-tracker/id1607982401)

This app simplifies tracking hero stats, army breakpoints, and casualties in tabletop battles. It offers a custom tracker for turns and victory points, saving army setups for future use and easy stat resets. Subscription plans include a free trial.

**Highlights:** Track hero stats (Might, Will, Fate, Wounds, Kills), Monitor army breakpoints and quartered values, Calculate remaining casualties, Custom tracker for turns, Foresight, or Victory Points, Save army setups for future use, Easy stat reset for tournaments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MESBG Tracker Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| MESBG Tracker Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model Colors free?

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

### Is MESBG Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Model Colors or MESBG Tracker?

Model Colors is rated higher. Model Colors averages 4.6 out of 5 from 447 ratings, while MESBG Tracker averages 2.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Model Colors or MESBG Tracker have ads?

Neither Model Colors nor MESBG Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Model Colors or MESBG Tracker?

Model Colors ships an update monthly, and MESBG Tracker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Model Colors was updated on October 10, 2026 and MESBG Tracker on October 3, 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.*