Comparison

Omber vs PainterAR

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

Head to head
About

Omber

This app redefines vector graphics with diffusion gradient technology, offering powerful soft shading tools for dramatic color blends and subtle transitions. Easily rescale, reshape, and recolor your art without losing detail. Combine shapes and lines into complex meshes for flexible drawing.

Highlights
  • Diffusion gradient technology
  • Soft shading tools
  • Complex mesh creation
  • Rescale, reshape, recolor art
  • No loss of detail
  • Combine shapes and lines
Features
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Omber is a next-generation vector design app based on the latest diffusion gradient technology. Your creativity is no longer limited by having to work with solid color fills or simple gradients. Omber brings powerful soft shading tools to vector graphics. You can easily make dramatic color blends or subtle color transitions in Omber. Then, you can rescale, reshape, and recolor your art with no loss of detail. Diffusion gradient technology allows Omber to reimagine the traditional vector graphics workflow. Instead of fills and strokes, Omber lets you combine shapes and lines into complex meshes that give you more flexibility in how you model your drawings. Although the app is functional without purchase, you can purchase an annual subscription to help support Omber's development and to unlock additional, optional features of the app. If you purchase a subscription, the payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of use can be found at https://www.wobastic.com/omber/help/licenseiOS.html Download Omber today and discover a new, more powerful approach to vector graphics.

About

PainterAR

Transform your paper sketches into digital art with augmented reality projection and advanced tracing tools. This app offers a complete workflow from initial drawing to digital inking and coloring, with professional layering and a curated inspiration library.

Highlights
  • AR drawing with stable projection
  • Advanced AR anchor mode for free movement
  • Smart plane detection for instant surface recognition
  • Import sketches for digital inking
  • 30+ professional brushes
  • Infinite layers system for complex edits
  • Curated inspiration library and courses
Features
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Experience the ultimate "Paper-to-Digital" creative companion. Unlike simple tracing apps, PainterAR creates a complete loop from "Paper Sketch" to "Digital Art". Whether you are a beginner building confidence or a comic enthusiast pursuing professional results, you will find the perfect solution here. 【KEY FEATURES】 1. AR Drawing: Perfect Proportions Technology makes observation intuitive. • Stand Mode: Stable projection with zero latency. The ideal way for beginners to master hand-eye coordination. • Advanced AR Anchor Mode: Lock your virtual art to the paper by snapping a custom anchor (e.g., a doodle or card). Move your phone freely to check details without drift—ideal for easels or detailed desk work. • Smart Plane Detection: Instantly detects surfaces without markers. Start creating anywhere, anytime. 2. Digital Inking & Coloring Classic digital art workflow made easy. • Import & Inking: One-tap import of pencil sketches as a reference layer. • Pro Brush Library: 30+ selected brushes (pencils, ink pens, markers, etc.) for any style. 3. Infinite Layers System Modify without fear. • Professional Layering: Manage line art, base colors, and shadows on separate layers to keep even complex works organized. • Non-Destructive Workflow: Change color schemes anytime without ruining your original line art. 4. Curated Inspiration Library Quality over quantity. • Exclusive Originals: Explore themes from "Fantasy Props" to "Cat Girl" and "Mystic Elf Theatre". • Progressive Courses: From beginner "Playful Shape Friends" to advanced "Fan Art". Every lesson blends storytelling with skills, helping you create stylish art immediately. 【WHO IS IT FOR?】 • Comic Fans: Master the "Sketch -> Import -> Color" workflow. • Beginners: Use AR to fix proportions and build confidence. • Pros: Visual aid for anatomy and perspective. 【AWARDS】 ▶ Microsoft “Imagine Cup” – Top 3 ▶ 13th “Challenge Cup” – 1st Place ▶ 2nd “Internet+” Innovation Competition – 1st Place ▶ 4th College Innovation Competition – 1st Place Privacy Policy: https://painterar.com/Privacy.aspx Terms of Use: https://painterar.com/Terms.aspx Download PainterAR now. Turn your sketchbook into a digital studio! Contact: support@painterar.com

Screenshots

Omber4 screens
PainterAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PainterAR at 4.4 against Omber's 2.4. PainterAR also leads on ratings volume (663 vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Omber's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Omber sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year and PainterAR sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PainterAR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PainterAR has 663 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Omber's written reviews are positive against 33% of PainterAR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Omber ships an update every 6 weeks, PainterAR weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Omber versus PainterAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOmberPainterAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (7 ratings)4.4 (663 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better32.9% of reviews
Number of ratings7663 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWobastic Software Inc.Painter AR Ltd.

Customer experience

Omber

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

PainterAR

All ratings663 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive32.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative62.0%

Bugs and requests

Omber

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PainterAR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently during use
  • Issues with loading own photos and images
  • AR mode is unreliable and hard to control

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more free drawing options and templates
  • Improve the ability to use own photos and images
  • Provide better instructions and tutorials for new users
  • Fix crashes and stability issues

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Omber

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Year
12 purchases

PainterAR

Subscriptions11
  • PainterAR-PRO7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • First 3-Day Free3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Painter PRO$8.997 Days
Show 8 more
  • PainterAR-PRO7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • PainterAR-PRO1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • PainterAR PRO$29.993 Months
  • Special Offer$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • PainterAR-PRO7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • First 3-Day Free3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • PainterAR PRO$79.99

Questions

Is Omber free?
Omber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PainterAR free?
PainterAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Omber or PainterAR?
PainterAR is rated higher. Omber averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PainterAR averages 4.4 from 663 ratings.
Do Omber or PainterAR have ads?
Neither Omber nor PainterAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Omber or PainterAR?
Omber ships an update every 6 weeks, and PainterAR weekly. Most recently, Omber was updated on October 5, 2026 and PainterAR on October 14, 2026.

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