# ArmorPaint vs ArtiMesh

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArtiMesh at 80% against ArmorPaint's 16%. ArtiMesh also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.1) and price ($12.99 vs $17.99). ArmorPaint's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 7). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ArmorPaint costs $17.99 and ArtiMesh $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ArtiMesh holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of ArmorPaint's written reviews are positive against 80% of ArtiMesh's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArmorPaint | ArtiMesh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $17.99 | **$12.99** |
| Rating | [2.1 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armorpaint/id1533967534/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artimesh-3d-modeling/id6478023236/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#158** |
| Size | 25 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lubos Lenco](https://appshunter.io/developer/516977418) | [White Bread Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/447735101) |

## What reviewers say

### ArmorPaint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armorpaint/id1533967534)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArtiMesh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artimesh-3d-modeling/id6478023236)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create, edit, and export 3D models on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers intuitive gesture-based controls and advanced sculpting tools for both beginners and professionals. Seamlessly import and export OBJ files for compatibility with desktop software.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based navigation and editing, Advanced vertex, edge, and face tools, Sculpting brushes with adjustable settings, Texture painting and UV map generation, OBJ file import and export, Real-time visualization with shadows and lighting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArmorPaint free?

ArmorPaint costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArtiMesh free?

ArtiMesh costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ArmorPaint or ArtiMesh?

ArtiMesh is rated higher. ArmorPaint averages 2.1 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while ArtiMesh averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do ArmorPaint or ArtiMesh have ads?

Neither ArmorPaint nor ArtiMesh shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ArmorPaint or ArtiMesh?

ArmorPaint ships an update every 5 days, and ArtiMesh every 5 days. Most recently, ArmorPaint was updated on November 3, 2026 and ArtiMesh on November 4, 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.*
