Comparison

ArmorPaint vs Gradient Background

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

Gradient Background

Effortlessly craft stunning linear, radial, and angular gradients with this powerful generator. Customize color counts, randomize palettes, and export creations in resolutions up to 8K for wallpapers and designs.

Highlights
  • Linear, Radial, Angular gradients
  • Dynamic color randomization
  • Customizable color count
  • Intuitive slider controls
  • Date & time overlay
  • High-resolution export (up to 8K)
  • Seamless sharing
Features
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Transform your screen into a canvas of color with GradientX, the ultimate gradient generator for iOS. Whether you’re a designer, photographer, or simply love vibrant backgrounds, GradientX makes it effortless to craft beautiful linear, radial, and angular gradients you’ll want to use everywhere. Key Features: Three Gradient Styles: Choose from Linear, Radial, or Angular (sweep) gradients to suit any aesthetic or mood. Dynamic Color Generation: Tap to randomize palettes—GradientX picks a fresh set of colors each time, ensuring no two gradients are ever the same. Customizable Color Count: In Settings, adjust the minimum and maximum number of colors for each gradient type. From simple two-color blends to multi-hue masterpieces, you have full control. Intuitive Controls: Easily fine-tune start/end points (linear), center/radii (radial), or center/angle (angular) with sleek sliders—no design skills required. Color Picker Integration: Add or edit individual colors with a native color picker. Mix and match to craft a signature look, or let GradientX surprise you with its random function. Date & Time Overlay: View today’s date and current time (in your local time zone) over any gradient—perfect for a quick lock-screen snapshot or stylish home-screen wallpaper. Export in High Resolution: Save your creations as 2K, 4K, or even 8K portrait wallpapers and share them directly to Photos. Crisp, vivid results at any resolution! Seamless Workflow: Tap the refresh icon to instantly generate a brand-new gradient. Use the share button to export directly from Fullscreen view—ideal for social media, presentations, or personal use. Why You’ll Love GradientX: Endless Inspiration: With thousands of unique combinations at your fingertips, you’ll never run out of fresh ideas. Perfect for Creatives: Designers, illustrators, social-media enthusiasts, and anyone who loves color can find joy in experimenting with gradients. Easy to Use: Built using SwiftUI for smooth performance and a clean interface—no ads, no clutter, just pure color creativity. Tailor-Made Settings: Personalize how simple or complex your gradients can be by adjusting min/max color counts for each gradient type under Settings. Install GradientX today and bring your device to life with radiant colors and smooth transitions. Whether you’re designing a digital poster, spicing up your lock screen, or simply exploring color theory, GradientX has everything you need to create eye-catching gradients in just a few taps. Important Links: • Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Terms of Use: https://wallbyte-55482.firebaseapp.com/gradientx_tos.html • Privacy Policy: https://wallbyte-55482.firebaseapp.com/gradientx_pp.html Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at bitbyteapps51@gmail.com.

Screenshots

ArmorPaint4 screens
Gradient Background4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gradient Background at 100% against ArmorPaint's 16%. Gradient Background also leads on price ($0.99 vs $17.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.1). ArmorPaint's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

ArmorPaint costs $17.99 and Gradient Background $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gradient Background holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArmorPaint has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of ArmorPaint's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gradient Background's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArmorPaint ships an update every 5 days, Gradient Background every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ArmorPaint versus Gradient Background: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArmorPaintGradient Background
Price$17.99$0.99 — better
Rating2.1 (27 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLubos LencoMuhammad Junaid

Customer experience

ArmorPaint

All ratings27 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive16.2%
Neutral20.6%
Negative63.2%

Gradient Background

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ArmorPaint

No in-app purchases

None

Gradient Background

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArmorPaint free?
ArmorPaint costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gradient Background free?
Gradient Background costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ArmorPaint or Gradient Background?
Gradient Background is rated higher. ArmorPaint averages 2.1 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Gradient Background averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ArmorPaint or Gradient Background have ads?
Neither ArmorPaint nor Gradient Background shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArmorPaint or Gradient Background?
ArmorPaint ships an update every 5 days, and Gradient Background every 2 months. Most recently, ArmorPaint was updated on October 27, 2026 and Gradient Background on October 30, 2026.

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