# RaceOn vs Model Paints

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Model Paints at 81% against RaceOn's 0%. Model Paints also leads on price (Free vs $9.99). RaceOn's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Model Paints is free to download; RaceOn costs $9.99 up front. Model Paints sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. RaceOn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaceOn | Model Paints |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-paints/id1460523910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 36 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Truewhoo Network Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063035683) | [Valentin Ozerov](https://appshunter.io/developer/953436126) |

## What reviewers say

### RaceOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raceon/id1288325652)

This app helps Mini4WD racers generate fair lineups, precisely measure roller settings, and analyze race performance with a motion-based timer. It's designed for enthusiasts looking to optimize their racing strategy and track progress.

**Highlights:** Generate fair Mini4WD match lineups, Measure Mini4WD roller inclination, Record and analyze racing performance, Motion-based timer for races

**In-app purchases:** none


### Model Paints

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-paints/id1460523910)

This app provides a comprehensive database of over 20,000 paints from numerous manufacturers, assisting scale model builders. It offers tools for browsing paint charts, matching colors from photos or the camera, and calculating scale conversions. The database is automatically updated with new colors and paint information.

**Highlights:** Extensive paint manufacturer database, Color matching from photos and camera, Scale calculation tools, Paint blending for new colors, Automatic database updates, Search by barcode, Paints lists support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RaceOn free?

RaceOn costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Model Paints free?

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

### Do RaceOn or Model Paints have ads?

Model Paints shows ads; RaceOn does not.

### Which is updated more often, RaceOn or Model Paints?

RaceOn ships an update every 2 months, and Model Paints every 2 months. Most recently, RaceOn was updated on October 18, 2026 and Model Paints 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.*