ArmorPaint vs Tile Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- PBR texture painting
- Node-based material creation
- Procedural brushes
- GPU-accelerated viewport
- Instant baking of texture maps
- Path-traced viewport rendering
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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)
Tile Studio
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Draw any shape and watch it become a pattern that tiles the plane perfectly, with no gaps and no overlaps. Tile Studio lets anyone create Escher-style tessellations. No math knowledge required. AUTOMATIC CONVERSION Sketch an outline with your finger and the app computes the closest shape that is guaranteed to tile the plane. Pick your favorite from the candidates. INTUITIVE TILE EDITING Tap an edge to add a point, then drag. Opposite edges move together automatically, so the tiling never breaks. Supports translation, 180° rotation, and diagonal reflection symmetries. DECORATE YOUR TILES Draw eyes, wings, and other details right on your tiles. Two alternating decoration patterns let creatures in different colors line up just like in Escher's art. Includes a pen, a stamp, and a drag-to-erase eraser. Rotate the whole artwork to any angle. MAKE IT YOURS - Customize the checkerboard colors and line color - Save color palettes and apply them with one tap - Works are saved automatically and can be reopened anytime - Friendly hints explain how tiling works EXPORT AND SHARE Export your patterns as SVG or PNG - great for wallpapers, fabric, wrapping paper, and laser cutting. TILE STUDIO PRO (one-time purchase) - Custom line color and width - High-resolution PNG (4096px) and transparent PNG export - No ads For math lovers, designers, and curious kids alike. Discover the wonder of shapes that tile.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tile Studio at Free against ArmorPaint's $17.99. ArmorPaint's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Tile Studio is free to download; ArmorPaint costs $17.99 up front. Tile Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArmorPaint asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ArmorPaint | Tile Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $17.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.1 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lubos Lenco | Reckona Inc. |
In-app purchases
ArmorPaint
No in-app purchases
Tile Studio
- タイル工房Pro$4.99









