# FocalPaint vs Graintouch

The clearest difference is rating: FocalPaint at 4.2 against Graintouch's 3.7. FocalPaint also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and review sentiment (79% vs 57%). Graintouch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

FocalPaint costs $4.99 and Graintouch $9.99 up front. FocalPaint sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Graintouch asks for nothing beyond the download.

FocalPaint holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of FocalPaint's written reviews are positive against 57% of Graintouch's.

FocalPaint ships an update monthly, Graintouch every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocalPaint | Graintouch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focalpaint/id1532688085/reviews)** | [3.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graintouch/id6740813845/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 557 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [brien dieterle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532688087) | [IORAMA AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/933451747) |

## What reviewers say

### FocalPaint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focalpaint/id1532688085)

This app offers a unique brush engine for realistic paint simulation, pigment mixing, and canvas textures. It allows for custom brush and layer creation using Metal GPU or Javascript code, with advanced features like spectral color models and Apple Pencil Pro support.

**Highlights:** Realistic paint and pigment mixing, Custom brush and layer creation, Transparent ink simulation, Apple Pencil Pro support, Spectral color model, Open source shader code library

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Graintouch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graintouch/id6740813845)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create digital art with a unique printmaking aesthetic. This app simulates the look and feel of Risograph printing, allowing for layered colors, organic brush strokes, and textured effects. Export your work as clean vector stencils for print.

**Highlights:** Organic vector brush for layered colors, Realistic print simulation, Minimalist user interface, Curated color palette, Vector stencil export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocalPaint free?

FocalPaint costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Graintouch free?

Graintouch costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FocalPaint or Graintouch?

FocalPaint is rated higher. FocalPaint averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Graintouch averages 3.7 from 24 ratings.

### Do FocalPaint or Graintouch have ads?

Neither FocalPaint nor Graintouch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FocalPaint or Graintouch?

FocalPaint ships an update monthly, and Graintouch every 3 months. Most recently, FocalPaint was updated on August 15, 2026 and Graintouch on September 21, 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.*