# Paint it vs Idle Hunt

The clearest difference is rating: Paint it at 5.0 against Idle Hunt's 3.1. Paint it also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Idle Hunt's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Paint it holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Hunt has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paint it | Idle Hunt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-it-idle/id1462039606/reviews)** | [3.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-hunt/id1492732979/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 137 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AA2G1 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435150054) | [Nikita Subachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447777375) |

## What reviewers say

### Paint it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-it-idle/id1462039606)

Compete against other players in a timed coloring challenge. Earn coins to unlock new categories and become a master of painting by numbers. This game is updated weekly and offers a fun test of your artistic talent.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer competition, Earn coins and unlock categories, Paint by numbers gameplay, 60-second timed rounds, Weekly game updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-hunt/id1492732979)

Engage in a hunting simulator where you use a sniper rifle to track and hunt various animals. Earn money to upgrade your damage and aiming skills in this idle clicker game.

**Highlights:** Idle clicker gameplay, Hunting simulator elements, Sniper rifle combat, Animal hunting, Skill progression, Money earning

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paint it free?

Paint it is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Hunt free?

Idle Hunt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Paint it or Idle Hunt?

Paint it is rated higher. Paint it averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Idle Hunt averages 3.1 from 12 ratings.

### Do Paint it or Idle Hunt have ads?

Idle Hunt shows ads; Paint it does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paint it or Idle Hunt?

Paint it ships an update every 9 days, and Idle Hunt every 9 days. Most recently, Paint it was updated on November 3, 2026 and Idle Hunt on November 3, 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.*