Comparison

Real vs PaintBoard

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

Head to head
About

Real

Create unique wallpapers for your phone, tablet, or computer. Customize images with text, masks, and effects to match your style. Discover new high-definition wallpapers daily.

Highlights
  • Personalized wallpaper creation
  • High-definition wallpaper recommendations
  • Clear category browsing
  • Add custom text to wallpapers
  • Image optimization for ideal wallpaper
  • Masking for time/date clarity
  • Gradient color options
Features
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REAL-your personal wallpaper customization assistant. We provide more sizes to fit mobile phones, tablets and computers. The wallpaper doesn't repeat every day, just change it as you want. The main function: "Recommended beautiful wallpaper" A large selection of high-definition wallpapers are regularly updated with high-quality wallpapers to keep you up to date with the trend wallpapers. "Clear classification" Carefully integrate various categories to ensure that you can quickly locate your hobbies, find the one you want, and the special pictures are only for the most suitable for you. "Private wallpaper" Real wallpaper helps you optimize the photo of the album into the ideal wallpaper through special image processing, and maximize the beauty of the wallpaper. *Text: Add personalized text to the wallpaper, the first choice for attitude youth. *Mask: automatically generate a mask for the top area of the picture to ensure the clarity of the time and date, used for making landscape wallpapers. * Suspended photo frame: Use the blurred background of the picture to set off the key patterns in the photo frame, the favorite portrait wallpaper of the little fairy. * Blur: The main screen wallpaper is processed into frosted glass effect to better highlight the icon and name of the application. Gradient colors: a variety of selected gradient colors, configure your favorite simple wallpaper. Hurry up and download REAL to make your own personalized wallpaper! This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, and the renewal fee will be deducted from your package within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel the automatic renewal at the account settings. Cancellation of the automatic renewal must be at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If your trial has not ended, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start the subscription. To open the subscription, you need to agree to the following terms Terms of Service: http://shipi.wakala.vip/xiaoya/zh_terms.html Privacy Terms: http://shipi.wakala.vip/xiaoya/zh_doc.html

About

PaintBoard

This portable painting app offers a simple yet functional design for creating artwork. It provides various brushes, layer support, and custom colors, along with a wealth of inspiration materials. Ideal for both beginners and enthusiasts, it supports iPad and Apple Pencil for a seamless drawing experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple brushes
  • Layer support
  • Custom brush colors
  • Rich painting materials
  • iPad and Apple Pencil support
Features
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PaintBoard is a super portable painting app. A simple design, complete functionality, and rich materials can help you quickly complete your artwork. Both beginners and painting enthusiasts can experience the joy of painting. -Complete functions: providing multiple brushes, supporting adding layers, and supporting custom brush colors. -Rich Materials: We provide you with a wealth of painting materials, where you can get inspiration. -Device support: Supports the use of iPads and Apple pencils, making painting more effortless. This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, with the renewal fee deducted from your plan within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel automatic renewal at the Account Settings office at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. If your trial does not end, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start your subscription. To open a subscription, you agree to the following terms: The terms of service: https://linkq002.github.io/posts/shunchang/fuwu Privacy policy: https://linkq002.github.io/posts/shunchang/privacy

Screenshots

Real4 screens
PaintBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PaintBoard at 57% against Real's 0%. PaintBoard also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (39 vs 3). Real's advantage is iOS requirement (11.3 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Real sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and PaintBoard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PaintBoard holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PaintBoard has 39 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Real's written reviews are positive against 57% of PaintBoard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Real ships an update every 2 months, PaintBoard every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Real versus PaintBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealPaintBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.4 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings339 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.3 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer朝霞 彭Hangzhou Shunchang Asset Management Inc.

Customer experience

Real

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

PaintBoard

All ratings32 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Real

Subscriptions2
  • Real Plus3 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Real Quarterly Plus3 Days trial$4.493 Months
One-time1
  • Real VIP$5.99
2 purchases

PaintBoard

Subscriptions1
  • Plus Quarterly3 Days trial$3.993 Months
One-time1
  • Pro version$7.99

Questions

Is Real free?
Real is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PaintBoard free?
PaintBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Real or PaintBoard?
PaintBoard is rated higher. Real averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PaintBoard averages 4.4 from 39 ratings.
Do Real or PaintBoard have ads?
Both Real and PaintBoard show ads.
Which is updated more often, Real or PaintBoard?
Real ships an update every 2 months, and PaintBoard every 5 months. Most recently, Real was updated on November 3, 2026 and PaintBoard on November 3, 2026.

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