# POLYCAM vs WigglyPaint

The clearest difference is rating: POLYCAM at 4.0 against WigglyPaint's 2.7. POLYCAM also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). WigglyPaint's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

POLYCAM costs $4.99 and WigglyPaint $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

POLYCAM holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WigglyPaint has 35 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of POLYCAM's written reviews are positive against 42% of WigglyPaint's.

POLYCAM ships an update every 6 weeks, WigglyPaint every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POLYCAM | WigglyPaint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polycam/id1485113666/reviews)** | [2.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wigglypaint-draw-cute-pixel/id6747758024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 42.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #159 | **#8** |
| Size | 4 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Narumi Inada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347729163) | [骏骁 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534340413) |

## What reviewers say

### POLYCAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polycam/id1485113666)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create unique visual effects by combining over 150 built-in filters. This app allows for real-time camera input manipulation, loading existing media, and exporting high-quality videos. Customize parameters with sliders, LFOs, or sensor data for interactive visualizers.

**Highlights:** Combine over 150 built-in filters, Create and save custom filter chains, Real-time camera input processing, Load and export existing images/videos, Adjustable filter parameters, Interactive audio visualizers, Full-screen output with smooth transitions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### WigglyPaint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wigglypaint-draw-cute-pixel/id6747758024)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create charming animated pixel art with a fresh, intuitive interface. Enjoy smooth drawing, a vast color palette, and unique animated brushes. Export your creations as GIFs, videos, or Live Photos to share your dancing pixels with the world.

**Highlights:** Animated pixel art creation, Dozens of colors, Smooth drawing performance, 8 cute animated brushes, Live animation preview, Export as GIF, Video, Live Photo, Background layer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POLYCAM free?

POLYCAM costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WigglyPaint free?

WigglyPaint costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, POLYCAM or WigglyPaint?

POLYCAM is rated higher. POLYCAM averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while WigglyPaint averages 2.7 from 35 ratings.

### Do POLYCAM or WigglyPaint have ads?

Neither POLYCAM nor WigglyPaint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POLYCAM or WigglyPaint?

POLYCAM ships an update every 6 weeks, and WigglyPaint every 9 days. Most recently, POLYCAM was updated on October 15, 2026 and WigglyPaint on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, POLYCAM or WigglyPaint?

POLYCAM currently peaks at #159 in the App Store charts, and WigglyPaint at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*