# Model Paints vs Figure Case

The clearest difference is price: Model Paints at Free against Figure Case's $4.99. Model Paints also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Figure Case's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Model Paints is free to download; Figure Case costs $4.99 up front. Model Paints sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Figure Case asks for nothing beyond the download.

Figure Case holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Figure Case has 538 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Model Paints's written reviews are positive against 96% of Figure Case's.

Model Paints ships an update every 2 months, Figure Case every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Paints | Figure Case |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-paints/id1460523910/reviews) | **[4.9 (538 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figure-case-hobby-progress/id1487460834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **538** |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valentin Ozerov](https://appshunter.io/developer/953436126) | [Simon Nickel](https://appshunter.io/developer/880946249) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Figure Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figure-case-hobby-progress/id1487460834)

Organize your tabletop miniature collection and track your painting progress. Log all your miniatures, group them into collections, and monitor their assembly and painting stages. Get a clear overview of your hobby status to plan your next projects.

**Highlights:** Log all miniatures, Organize into collections and groups, Track assembly and painting progress, View collection status overview, Sync data via iCloud, Add notes to collections/models, Customizable workflow stages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model Paints free?

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

### Is Figure Case free?

Figure Case costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Model Paints or Figure Case?

Figure Case is rated higher. Model Paints averages 4.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Figure Case averages 4.9 from 538 ratings.

### Do Model Paints or Figure Case have ads?

Model Paints shows ads; Figure Case does not.

### Which is updated more often, Model Paints or Figure Case?

Model Paints ships an update every 2 months, and Figure Case every 5 weeks. Most recently, Model Paints was updated on August 19, 2026 and Figure Case on September 23, 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.*