Comparison

Painter Values Check vs PicScribe

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

Head to head
About

Painter Values Check

Analyze the lightness and darkness of colors in your artwork or images in real-time using your device's camera. It generates simplified versions to help you assess contrast and focal points, and allows exporting results.

Highlights
  • Real-time value checking via camera
  • Analyze imported images
  • Generate simplified value versions
  • Export result images
  • Histogram-based value categorization
Features
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Values are the colors' relative lightness or darkness. They define the contrast and variety in a painting and create a focal point. If you want your painting to work and pop the main shapes should have different values. Painter Values Check allows you to check values in realtime through your device camera and also analyze it or any other image imported from Photo Gallery. The app will generates 3 versions from your original image: the values version and two more simplified values images in order to check if your painting or image is working. Also, you'll be able to export any of the result images :) How does it work? Painter Values Check calculates the histogram of every captured frame and reorganize the values into "Dark", "Middle dark", "Middle light" and "Light" categories in order to help you to check the variations in your painting, drawing or picture. In order to work properly the app needs camera permission — Subscription details 1 year without ads — US$9.99 per year, renewing automatically. Prices may vary by region. Cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pineappslab.com/privacy.html

About

PicScribe

Features
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PicScribe – Express Yourself with Handwritten Text on Photos! Unleash your creativity with PicScribe, the ultimate app for writing and drawing text directly on your pictures! Whether you want to add a personal touch to your photos, create stunning visual stories, or simply scribble notes in a unique way, PicScribe makes it effortless and fun. Key Features: Write with Your Finger – Simply glide your finger over the photo to add text in a natural and artistic way. Customizable Styles – Choose from a variety of fonts, colors, and effects to make your text stand out. Creative Freedom – Create doodles, sketches, and handwritten messages to personalize your images. Enhance Your Photos – Adjust background, opacity, and blend text seamlessly into your pictures. Undo & Redo – Easily correct your strokes without hassle. Easy Sharing – Save and share your creations instantly on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more! Why Choose PicScribe? Unlike ordinary text-on-photo apps, PicScribe lets you handwrite directly onto images, creating truly unique and expressive designs. Whether you’re making social media posts, adding personal messages, or creating digital art, PicScribe is your go-to tool! Download PicScribe now and bring your photos to life with handwritten text! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FaceMix member automatic renewal subscription instructions - Subscription service: During the subscription period, all member templates are free - Subscription period: 1 week/1 year - Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to the iTunes account - Renewal: Apple's iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. - Cancel renewal: If you need to cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the expiration of the current subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://viewcreativity.com/picprivate Payment Notice: https://viewcreativity.com/payment

Screenshots

Painter Values Check3 screens
PicScribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Painter Values Check at none against PicScribe's 2. PicScribe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. PicScribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Painter Values Check asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Painter Values Check versus PicScribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPainter Values CheckPicScribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel LaoHangzhou View Creativity Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Painter Values Check

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PicScribe

Subscriptions2
  • PicScribe Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • PicScribe Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Painter Values Check free?
Painter Values Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PicScribe free?
PicScribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Painter Values Check or PicScribe have ads?
Painter Values Check shows ads; PicScribe does not.

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