# paintRack vs C5.now

The clearest difference is monetization model: paintRack at free with in-app purchases against C5.now's subscription. paintRack also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.4). C5.now's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. paintRack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and C5.now sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for paintRack against 4.9 for C5.now. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 221 and 241 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of paintRack's written reviews are positive against 99% of C5.now's.

paintRack ships an update every 6 weeks, C5.now every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | paintRack | C5.now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintrack/id1490523130/reviews) | **[4.9 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c5now/id6751903400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 221 | **241** |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | **98.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 71 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Courageous Octopus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490523129) | [Fourthwall, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464239151) |

## What reviewers say

### paintRack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintrack/id1490523130)

Manage your miniature paints with a comprehensive digital library. Track your collection, create custom paint sets, and discover matching colors. Features barcode scanning for quick additions and a wish list to monitor needed supplies.

**Highlights:** Extensive paint library, Custom paint set creation, Barcode scanning for adding paints, Color matching tools, Wish list management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning and inventory management
- 💡 Helpful color matching and comparison tools
- 👍 Extensive paint database across brands
- 👍 Useful for planning and tracking painting projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with scanning and recognizing certain paint brands
- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in color matching
- 🔍 Limited ability to manually add paints not in the database
- 🔍 Lack of cloud sync/cross-device functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Certain paint brands not appearing in megafilter
- Scanning issues with some barcodes

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload and attach photos to paint sets/projects
- Improved sorting and organization options for paint libraries
- Bulk add/import functionality for entire paint ranges
- Personal paint mixing/recipe notes section


### C5.now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c5now/id6751903400)

This app offers a curated selection of real documentaries, featuring a variety of genres without studio interference. Enjoy unfiltered stories, field reporting, and first-person access across politics, culture, crime, and more. Watch on any device and support independent creators.

**Highlights:** Curated documentary library, Multiple genres available, Unfiltered stories and field reporting, Cross-device compatibility, Human curation by experts, Support for independent creators, New releases and deep dives

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Stream Membership | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is paintRack free?

paintRack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is C5.now free?

C5.now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, paintRack or C5.now?

C5.now is rated higher. paintRack averages 4.9 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while C5.now averages 4.9 from 241 ratings.

### Do paintRack or C5.now have ads?

Neither paintRack nor C5.now shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, paintRack or C5.now?

paintRack ships an update every 6 weeks, and C5.now every 3 weeks. Most recently, paintRack was updated on November 11, 2026 and C5.now on November 12, 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.*