# Tiny Paint vs Drawing ▫

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tiny Paint at 81% against Drawing ▫'s 24%. Tiny Paint also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Drawing ▫'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (15K vs 525). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Paint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 6 months and Drawing ▫ sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Paint holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drawing ▫ has 15K ratings behind it against 525, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Tiny Paint's written reviews are positive against 24% of Drawing ▫'s.

Tiny Paint ships an update monthly, Drawing ▫ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Paint | Drawing ▫ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (525 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-paint-draw-doodle-art/id1376425610/reviews)** | [4.1 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing/id1477986704/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 525 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 23.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 336 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [80 Degree Photo Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376425609) | [Vora Bhavik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463934943) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-paint-draw-doodle-art/id1376425610)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creating, drawing, and editing images. It supports layers, a wide variety of brushes, and advanced selection tools for precise edits. Users can also remove unwanted objects and apply numerous filters and color adjustments.

**Highlights:** Unlimited layers with blend modes, Over 450 high-quality brushes, 60+ photo enhancement filters, Intelligent selection tools, Raster and vector graphics editing, Object removal (Inpaint), Extensive resources (stickers, textures)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UNLIMITED ACCESS | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlock 450+ Paint Brushes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Elements & Filters | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great for drawing and editing
- 💡 Lots of features and tools
- 🎨 Useful for beginners and professionals
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🎨 Difficult to navigate for some users
- 🐛 Laggy and buggy at times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to save drawings
- Brush settings reset unexpectedly
- Layers disappear after exiting the app
- Frequent freezes and lags when using certain tools

**Requested features**

- Add direct line tool
- Improve layer management
- Allow importing/exporting of PSD files
- Provide a free version with fewer limitations
- Improve overall stability and reduce crashes


### Drawing ▫

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing/id1477986704)

Unleash your creativity with a versatile drawing and painting app. Explore a wide array of brushes, colors, and tools to sketch, paint, and design on your iPhone or iPad. Features include custom mandalas, coloring pages, and a dedicated kids' desk.

**Highlights:** 40+ handcrafted brushes, Millions of colors, Import and draw on pictures, Custom mandalas and coloring pages, Dedicated kids' desk, Apple Pencil and 3D Touch support

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drawing Apps Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Drawing Games Gold - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Drawing Apps Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| DrawingApp Premium Year France | $19.99 | per year |
| Drawing Games Gold - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Drawing Apps Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Drawing App - Low Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| AI Pad - 11 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| AI Pad - 17 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and Popups | $16.99 | one-time |
| One Time Purchase Premium | $22.99 | one-time |
| Drawing App - Premium Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| Drawing App One-time Purchase | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great drawing experience
- 👍 Friendly app introduction
- 💡 Ability to draw on photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with paywall
- 🔍 Limited color and brush options in free version
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and lack of clear exit options

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings disappearing or not saving properly
- Undo/redo functionality not working as expected
- App freezing or crashing during use

**Requested features**

- More color and brush options
- Improved layering and editing tools
- Better save/load functionality
- Tutorials or in-app guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Paint free?

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

### Is Drawing ▫ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Paint or Drawing ▫?

Tiny Paint is rated higher. Tiny Paint averages 4.4 out of 5 from 525 ratings, while Drawing ▫ averages 4.1 from 15K ratings.

### Do Tiny Paint or Drawing ▫ have ads?

Neither Tiny Paint nor Drawing ▫ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Paint or Drawing ▫?

Tiny Paint ships an update monthly, and Drawing ▫ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Paint was updated on October 15, 2026 and Drawing ▫ on October 19, 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.*