Comparison

ArmorPaint vs InkWave

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

InkWave

Features
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InkWave is a clean, lightweight drawing app designed for quick sketches, notes, and simple illustrations. It keeps the essentials front and center so you can focus on drawing—no clutter, no learning curve. Why you’ll love InkWave • Natural drawing feel • On iPad, InkWave uses Apple Pencil for low-latency, pressure‑sensitive strokes that feel great. • On iPhone, draw comfortably with touch on a responsive canvas. • Flexible canvas • Start with your screen size or choose presets like A4, Letter, or Square. • Pinch to zoom and pan; double‑tap to reset zoom and re-center. • Project library • Save drawings as projects with automatic thumbnail previews. • Rename, duplicate, and delete projects right inside the app. • Export your art • Save to Photos as JPG (with background color or image) or transparent PNG. • Pick a background color before exporting for perfect results. • Simple and focused • Minimal interface, smooth performance, and the essentials you need to sketch fast. InkWave supports iPhone and iPad. For the best experience, use Apple Pencil on iPad. In‑App Purchase • Remove Ads: One‑time purchase to remove ads and enjoy an uninterrupted drawing experience. Tips: • Use Projects to organize drawings and revisit them later. • “Save Drawing” updates your current project; “Save New Drawing” creates a new project automatically. • Choose “Save as Transparent PNG” for overlays and clean exports. Thanks for your support! Visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

Screenshots

ArmorPaint4 screens
InkWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: InkWave at Free against ArmorPaint's $17.99. ArmorPaint's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On ads 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

InkWave is free to download; ArmorPaint costs $17.99 up front. InkWave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArmorPaint asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ArmorPaint versus InkWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArmorPaintInkWave
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 purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLubos LencoHeng Jia Liang

In-app purchases

None

ArmorPaint

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

InkWave

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

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

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