Comparison

StrangeCat vs Gradient Palette

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

Head to head
About

StrangeCat

Transform your photos into unique artwork using a vast library of AI-powered art styles, including comic and animation. Process images quickly and privately on your device, with options to mix styles for unlimited creative possibilities.

Highlights
  • Over 130 art styles
  • AI and classical painting mix
  • Fast image processing (2k in seconds)
  • Local device processing for privacy
  • Style pipeline for unlimited combinations
  • History navigation
Features
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StrangeCat* has a large of art styles especially comic and animation style. You'll find more than 130 art styles in this version and StrangeCat* will be updated from time to time. * Experience mixing the scientific AI and classical painting to draw something new, make a new look of your photos. * Unbelievable fast: After three phases optimization, StrangeCat* processes 2k resolution images within seconds under Lab test. * Protect Privacy Leading: All images are processed in local device instead of cloud calculate. For saving network traffic and prevent leaking private images, the StrangeCat* is running on your device. The network usage is only for essential config and diagnose data. * Draw multiple times: some styles may make edges clear, some styles may add color. Now you have chance to mix them in a pipeline process to generate unlimited probability and turn back to history anytime. AI mechanics are powered by PyTorch. And the UI is all created by excellent SwiftUI. ---------------------------------- Subscription Premium User Terms Everyone can use StrangeCat with daily free styles. And there is Premium subscription for unlocking all features. Within Premium available, you can enjoy all styles and process in HD mode for the best experience, also with early accessing amazing latest features. Inspire Premium Auto-Subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use https://rexxarm.github.io/2020/05/18/User-Term/ Privacy Policy https://rexxarm.github.io/2018/09/14/privacy/

About

Gradient Palette

Features
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Introducing Gradient Palette, the ultimate tool for web designers and developers! Are you tired of creating your own color schemes for your website backgrounds? Look no further than Gradient Palette, a free collection of 180 stunning linear gradients that can be used as content backdrops on any part of your website. With easy copy used colors. We've also provided a PNG version of each gradient for added convenience. Say goodbye to the hassle of creating your own gradients and hello to the ease and beauty of Gradient Palette!

Screenshots

StrangeCat4 screens
Gradient Palette3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StrangeCat at every 3 weeks against Gradient Palette's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. StrangeCat sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month and Gradient Palette sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StrangeCat ships an update every 3 weeks, Gradient Palette every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StrangeCat versus Gradient Palette: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrangeCatGradient Palette
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB9 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer非 莫伟 葛

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StrangeCat

Subscriptions1
  • Inspire Premium$2.491 Month
1 purchases

Gradient Palette

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$2.99

Questions

Is StrangeCat free?
StrangeCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gradient Palette free?
Gradient Palette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StrangeCat or Gradient Palette have ads?
Neither StrangeCat nor Gradient Palette shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StrangeCat or Gradient Palette?
StrangeCat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gradient Palette every 2 months. Most recently, StrangeCat was updated on October 21, 2026 and Gradient Palette on October 21, 2026.

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