# Real vs PaintBoard

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Real | PaintBoard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real/id1518285292/reviews) | **[4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintboard-drawing-apps/id6469985538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.3** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [朝霞 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616283456) | [Hangzhou Shunchang Asset Management Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232519088) |

## What reviewers say

### Real

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real/id1518285292)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Real Plus | $1.49 | per month |
| Real Quarterly Plus | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Real VIP | $5.99 | one-time |


### PaintBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintboard-drawing-apps/id6469985538)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro version | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*