Comparison

Model Paints vs PointBreakSW

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Model Paints

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
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A database of paints from most of the manufacturers designed for modellers (more than 20000 paints). Model Paints simplifies scale model builder work by providing a set of easy to use and comprehensive tools. With Model Paints you can: - Browse paint charts from colour standards and model kit paint manufacturers; - Matching paints from whole database or your favourite paints only; - Matching from selected photo from you library; - Online matching from camera; - Get detailed information about paint; - Scale calculation; - Paint matching for a manually specified color - Search for paints by barcode - Paints lists support - Lightening result can depends scale - Getting new colors when blending paints - Database automatically update Current paint manufactures are include: - Abteilung 502 - Agama - AK Interactive - AMMO by Mig Jimenez - Andrea Miniatures - Arion Models - Aztek - Badger - Citadel Paints - Coat D'Arms - Createx Colors - CreateFX - Flames Of War - Floquil - Forge World - Gianonotes - Gravity Colors - Hannants - Hataka - Heki - Heller - Humbrol - Italeri - IPP - Jim Scale - Lefranc Bourgeois - LifeColor - Meng - Mig Productions - Mission Models - Model Master - Molotow - mr.Hobby - Mr.Paint - Pactra - Privateer Press - Pro Acryl - RailMatch - Reaper Miniatures - Revell - Scale75 - Scalecoat - Scale Colors - SMS Paints - Sovereign Hobbies - Splash Paints - Tamiya - Testors - The Army Painter - Vallejo - Wargames Foundry - Wilder - Winsor & Newton - [ ARM.PNT ] - Акан - Моделист - ZIPMaket - Zvezda ... and more References Charts: - Army-Navy Aeronautical (ANA) - British Standard 381C - British Standard 4800 - Federal Standard 595C - RLM - RAL Classic

About

PointBreakSW

This app serves as a comprehensive aid for the Shatterpoint game, offering a card browser, rules reference, and strike team builder. It helps players manage their collection and access all necessary game information conveniently.

Highlights
  • Card Browser
  • Rules Reference
  • Strike Team Builder
  • Collection Manager
  • Icon and Keyword Reference
  • Customizable Appearance
Features
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A Shatter point Game aid. Feature include: Card Browser Rules Reference Strike Team Builder Collection Manager All the information at your fingertips Customize the look of the app This is your one stop shop for all things Shatter point. Easily create and manage your Strike Teams. Card reference at the tip of your fingers at all times. Complete Icon and Keyword reference. Keep track of your collection as it grows. All cards are copyright Atomic Mass Games.

Screenshots

Model Paints1 screens
PointBreakSW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PointBreakSW at 5.0 against Model Paints's 4.3. PointBreakSW also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Model Paints's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 6). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PointBreakSW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model Paints has 37 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Model Paints ships an update every 2 months, PointBreakSW every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Model Paints versus PointBreakSW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModel PaintsPointBreakSW
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (37 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValentin OzerovBradford Moreland

Customer experience

Model Paints

All ratings37 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative16.7%

PointBreakSW

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Model Paints

Subscriptions1
  • Annual subscription$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99
None

PointBreakSW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Model Paints free?
Model Paints is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PointBreakSW free?
PointBreakSW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Model Paints or PointBreakSW?
PointBreakSW is rated higher. Model Paints averages 4.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while PointBreakSW averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Model Paints or PointBreakSW have ads?
Model Paints shows ads; PointBreakSW does not.
Which is updated more often, Model Paints or PointBreakSW?
Model Paints ships an update every 2 months, and PointBreakSW every 5 weeks. Most recently, Model Paints was updated on October 16, 2026 and PointBreakSW on October 9, 2026.

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