Comparison

ArmorPaint vs VectAR

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

Head to head
About

ArmorPaint

This 3D painting software allows users to create PBR textures for 3D models with instant visual feedback. It features a node-based workflow for procedural materials and brushes, and is GPU-accelerated for a smooth 4K painting experience on iPad.

Highlights
  • PBR texture painting
  • Node-based material creation
  • Procedural brushes
  • GPU-accelerated viewport
  • Instant baking of texture maps
  • Path-traced viewport rendering
Features
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ArmorPaint is in active development. Please report any issues you may encounter. For the best experience Apple Pencil is recommended. Mouse, keyboard and pencil hover is supported. --- 3D Painting Software ArmorPaint is a software for PBR texture painting. Import your 3D models and start painting. Receive instant visual feedback in the viewport as you paint. Node Based Work fast with the convenience of nodes. Paint with fully procedural materials. Build fill layers with material nodes. Use brush nodes to create patterns and procedural brushes. GPU Accelerated ArmorPaint is designed from scratch to run completely on the GPU. This results in a smooth 4K painting experience on your iPad. Baking Bake texture maps for high-poly models instantly on your iPad device. Hardware accelerated ray-traced baking is available on supported iPads. (M1 or newer, A13 or newer) Path-Traced Viewport Paint models in a viewport with true light simulation. Path-traced viewport rendering is available on supported iPads. (M1 or newer, A13 or newer)

About

VectAR

Features
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App Description VectAR app allows you to download 3D models using QR-codes, and project them on any surface in life-size. An AR marker-based viewer for OBJ files, it offers high precision, lets you change the position of a model and change its color. - In-built rulers and set squares to control measurements and plot distances. - Download vector references as a base of your artwork. Scripts, shapes, fashion sketches etc. - Sewists can use vector patterns to trace them on fabric or leather right away. * MTL files are not supported and are ignored. The application lets you paint the object that had textures or colors assigned to them.

Screenshots

ArmorPaint4 screens
VectAR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VectAR at Free against ArmorPaint's $17.99. VectAR also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). ArmorPaint's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On 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

VectAR is free to download; ArmorPaint costs $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArmorPaint ships an update every 5 days, VectAR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ArmorPaint versus VectAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArmorPaintVectAR
Price$17.99Free — better
Rating2.1 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLubos LencoSewist Sarl

In-app purchases

None

ArmorPaint

No in-app purchases

None

VectAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArmorPaint free?
ArmorPaint costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VectAR free?
VectAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArmorPaint or VectAR have ads?
Neither ArmorPaint nor VectAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArmorPaint or VectAR?
ArmorPaint ships an update every 5 days, and VectAR every 5 weeks. Most recently, ArmorPaint was updated on October 27, 2026 and VectAR on October 19, 2026.

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