# Picasso Pro vs Pako Pablos

The clearest difference is price: Pako Pablos at Free against Picasso Pro's $29.99. Pako Pablos also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Picasso Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (28 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Pako Pablos is free to download; Picasso Pro costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pako Pablos holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picasso Pro has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Picasso Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Pako Pablos every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picasso Pro | Pako Pablos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picasso-pro/id1342276446/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-pablos/id1553350009/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ellusionist.com INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/355531825) | [Pako Pablos Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546271729) |

## What reviewers say

### Picasso Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picasso-pro/id1342276446)

This app enables you to perform a magic trick where a spectator colors a drawing on their own phone. The app then reveals a matching prediction, requiring no special props. It's a customizable prediction tool for entertainment.

**Highlights:** Perform 'Color Match' magic trick, Uses spectator's phone, No special props needed, Fully customizable templates, Customizable color labels, Prediction tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Amazing color match effect
- 👍 Easy to set up and perform
- 💡 Numerous ways to get information
- 💰 Well worth the money (when working)
- 🚀 Developers are updating the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚫ Black screen issue
- 🐛 App crashes/unusable after update
- ⚠️ Warning video needed before ID creation
- ❌ Unreliable performance
- 🚫 No push notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not received when app is in background
- App not opening after update
- Black screen after setup/account creation
- Safari can't find the server error
- Instructions crashing

**Requested features**

- Update warning video before ID creation
- Add Apple Watch support
- Part of the warning video within the app on first open


### Pako Pablos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-pablos/id1553350009)

Experience augmented reality with exclusive merchandise from a famous artist. Access his shopping website, discover new artwork, and stay updated on events and news. Unlock full features by purchasing merchandise.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality merchandise features, Access to artist's shopping website, Discover new artwork, Stay updated on events and news, Exclusive merchandise unlock

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picasso Pro free?

Picasso Pro costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pako Pablos free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Picasso Pro or Pako Pablos?

Pako Pablos is rated higher. Picasso Pro averages 2.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Pako Pablos averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Picasso Pro or Pako Pablos have ads?

Neither Picasso Pro nor Pako Pablos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picasso Pro or Pako Pablos?

Picasso Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pako Pablos every 6 weeks. Most recently, Picasso Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pako Pablos on October 18, 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.*