# Model Colors vs NTHelper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NTHelper at none against Model Colors's 4. NTHelper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Model Colors's advantage is ratings volume (451 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Model Colors sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NTHelper asks for nothing beyond the download.

NTHelper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model Colors has 451 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Model Colors ships an update monthly, NTHelper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Colors | NTHelper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (451 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-colors/id1200319954/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nthelper/id6740042104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **451** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 84 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [D-Pointer Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/433372709) | [Neal Sanche](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767154375) |

## What reviewers say

### Model Colors

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

Manage your hobby model paints and projects with this app. Track owned and needed colors, share lists, and find similar shades. Organize paints by project or type for easy access.

**Highlights:** Track owned and needed model paints, Browse over 50,000 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, Manage model projects with required colors

**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 |


### NTHelper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nthelper/id6740042104)

Manage and edit patches for your Disting NT synthesizer module. Connect your phone via USB to easily perform preset management for your device.

**Highlights:** MIDI SysEX protocol management, Edit Disting NT patches, Preset management, USB phone connection, Synthesizer module control

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model Colors free?

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

### Is NTHelper free?

NTHelper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

NTHelper is rated higher. Model Colors averages 4.6 out of 5 from 451 ratings, while NTHelper averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Model Colors or NTHelper have ads?

Neither Model Colors nor NTHelper shows ads.

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

Model Colors ships an update monthly, and NTHelper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Model Colors was updated on November 12, 2026 and NTHelper on November 4, 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.*