# Model Paints vs PointBreakSW

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Paints | PointBreakSW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-paints/id1460523910/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointbreaksw/id6447488811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% 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 | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valentin Ozerov](https://appshunter.io/developer/953436126) | [Bradford Moreland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659476431) |

## 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 |


### PointBreakSW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointbreaksw/id6447488811)

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