Comparison

Model Paints vs Paint Finder

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

Paint Finder

Features
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Paint Finder is the ultimate tool for managing your miniature paint collection. Designed for hobbyists, painters, and Warhammer fans, it helps you stay organized, inspired, and efficient. Key Features: Paint Library Browse thousands of paints from top brands like Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter, and more. Instantly search by name, code, or brand. Color Selector from Image Take a photo or upload a reference and pick any color. Paint Finder will suggest the closest matches from real-world paints. Inventory Management Track what paints you own, how many you have, and avoid buying duplicates. Always know what’s in your collection. Wishlist Save the paints you want to buy later. Organize by brand, color type, or project. Barcode Scanner Quickly scan your paint bottles to add them to your inventory or wishlist in seconds. No typing required. Who is it for: • Warhammer and miniature painters • D&D miniature enthusiasts • Scale modelers • Anyone using hobby paints who wants better organization Why Paint Finder: Because your hobby deserves better tools. Spend less time managing paints and more time painting. Download Paint Finder now and simplify your entire paint workflow.

Screenshots

Model Paints1 screens
Paint Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paint Finder at none against Model Paints's 2. Paint Finder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Paint Finder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Model Paints ships an update every 2 months, Paint Finder every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Model Paints versus Paint Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModel PaintsPaint Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValentin OzerovAngelo Martinez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Model Paints

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

Paint Finder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Model Paints free?
Model Paints is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paint Finder free?
Paint Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Model Paints or Paint Finder have ads?
Model Paints shows ads; Paint Finder does not.
Which is updated more often, Model Paints or Paint Finder?
Model Paints ships an update every 2 months, and Paint Finder every 5 days. Most recently, Model Paints was updated on November 3, 2026 and Paint Finder on October 25, 2026.

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