# Model Paints vs NullG TacOps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NullG TacOps at none against Model Paints's 2. NullG TacOps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Model Paints's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Model Paints sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. NullG TacOps asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Model Paints against 4.2 for NullG TacOps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 34 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Model Paints's written reviews are positive against 86% of NullG TacOps's.

Model Paints ships an update every 2 months, NullG TacOps every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Paints | NullG TacOps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-paints/id1460523910/reviews)** | [4.2 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nullg-tacops/id1553648417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valentin Ozerov](https://appshunter.io/developer/953436126) | [Daniel Hegarty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547864850) |

## 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 |


### NullG TacOps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nullg-tacops/id1553648417)

Manage your game miniatures with this inventory and utility app. Store unit information on NFC tags, build custom formations with drag-and-drop, and adjust pilot skills. Search and explore a vast database of units, save custom creations, and print record sheets.

**Highlights:** NFC tag integration for miniatures, Drag-and-drop formation builder, Custom pilot and operational group creation, Unit search and exploration, Printable record sheets, Boxset scanning and unit listing, iCloud data syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model Paints free?

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

### Is NullG TacOps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Model Paints or NullG TacOps?

Model Paints is rated higher. Model Paints averages 4.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while NullG TacOps averages 4.2 from 34 ratings.

### Do Model Paints or NullG TacOps have ads?

Model Paints shows ads; NullG TacOps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Model Paints or NullG TacOps?

Model Paints ships an update every 2 months, and NullG TacOps every 4 weeks. Most recently, Model Paints was updated on August 19, 2026 and NullG TacOps on September 9, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*