Comparison

ArmorPaint vs CG

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

CG

Features
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Your behind-the-scenes secret weapon for computer graphics success. CG Pro is the leading community to learn VFX, computer graphics, Unreal Engine, and more. CG Pro is proud to be one of 5 Premier Authorized Unreal Engine Training Centers in the world, and the only one in North America. Get the app to access our live courses, supportive artist community, and hundreds of hours of AI-indexed masterclass videos. Perfect for CG Artists from amateur to pro, content creators, indie filmmakers, game developers who want to level up their skills in Unreal Engine, Blueprints, Houdini, Blender, Nuke, ICVFX, and more. Here’s what makes learning with CG Pro so valuable: LIVE, COMPREHENSIVE CLASSES: Each course features over 50 hours of LIVE instruction and interactive labs for hands-on, in-depth skill development that lasts ARTIST COMMUNITY: Join the Inner Circle, our community of hundreds of top CG artists and enthusiasts. Learn skills from biweekly masterclasses, get help from the experts, and see where your career can go when you’re well-connected. SMART LIBRARY: Hundreds of hours of instructional videos are transcribed and indexed by AI, so you can get to the exact timestamp you need with one search. INDUSTRY PRO INSTRUCTORS: Our classes and community are lead by experts working on the top games, films, and shows in the industry. Learn the real-world skills employers are hiring for now. IN-DEMAND SKILLS: The hottest jobs in CG require Unreal Engine, Houdini, AI, and ICVFX. At CG Pro, you’ll learn these skills from the people actually working in the industry today. EXPERT SUPPORT: Your questions will never go unanswered. Between learning labs, support communities, and access to expert instructors, you will always get the help you need to succeed. CERTIFICATIONS: Earn certificates of completion courses to showcase on your resume or impress in your next interview, including official Unreal Engine certifications. Take control of your creativity with online courses and community that deliver practical, in-demand skills. POPULAR COURSES: • Unreal Engine: Fundamentals • Unreal Engine: Filmmaking • Unreal Engine: Intro to Blueprints • Houdini: Fundamentals • Advanced Unreal Engine • Unreal Engine: In-Camera VFX • Intro to Game Design and Development

Screenshots

ArmorPaint4 screens
CG3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CG at Free against ArmorPaint's $17.99. CG also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ArmorPaint versus CG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArmorPaintCG
Price$17.99Free — better
Rating2.1 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLubos LencoEdge Visual Studios Inc

In-app purchases

None

ArmorPaint

No in-app purchases

None

CG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArmorPaint free?
ArmorPaint costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CG free?
CG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArmorPaint or CG have ads?
Neither ArmorPaint nor CG shows ads.

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