# Value Study vs Wildwood

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Value Study at 92% against Wildwood's 44%. Value Study also leads on price (Free vs $1.49) and rating (4.8 vs 3.2). Wildwood's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Value Study is free to download; Wildwood costs $1.49 up front. Value Study sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Wildwood asks for nothing beyond the download.

Value Study holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Value Study has 3.4K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Value Study's written reviews are positive against 44% of Wildwood's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Value Study | Wildwood |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.49 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/value-study-art-reference/id1546616127/reviews)** | [3.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildwood-follow-the-crows/id6786316806/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#4** |
| Size | 36 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diem Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439019995) | [Wild In Art Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239381198) |

## What reviewers say

### Value Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/value-study-art-reference/id1546616127)

This tool helps artists improve their drawing and painting skills by simplifying reference images into distinct value ranges. It allows users to break down tones step-by-step, highlight areas of similar value, and focus on light, shadow, and form.

**Highlights:** Value breakdown of reference images, Highlighting areas of similar value, Adjustable number of value steps, Focus on light, shadow, and form, Enhances traditional art studies, Cross-platform compatibility

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value Study Pro | $3.99 | per year |
| Value Study Pro (yearly) | $6.99 | per year |
| Appreciation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Study Pro (Lifetime) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Value Study | $17.99 | one-time |
| Amazing supporter | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for value studies
- 💡 Allows adjusting number of values
- 🎨 Useful for artists and painters
- ⭐ Great tool for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with accurately representing blue hues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/importing photos
- 🤔 Unclear instructions/lack of tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or fails to launch on some devices
- Occasional issues with image processing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to adjust value midpoint
- Include color study/color adjustment options
- Provide side-by-side comparison of original and simplified images
- Add customizable grid overlay


### Wildwood

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildwood-follow-the-crows/id6786316806)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Graphics & Design, #125 Top Paid (US App Store)

Discover and collect sculptures in Portland, unlocking rewards and learning about their design. Share photos, track your progress, and stay updated on trail news and events. This app supports a children's hospital and local community initiatives.

**Highlights:** Sculpture discovery and collection, Unlockable rewards and milestones, Artist bios and design inspiration, Sculpture photo galleries, Vote for favorite sculptures, Trail stats tracking, Event listings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Value Study free?

Value Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wildwood free?

Wildwood costs $1.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Value Study or Wildwood?

Value Study is rated higher. Value Study averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Wildwood averages 3.2 from 12 ratings.

### Do Value Study or Wildwood have ads?

Neither Value Study nor Wildwood shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Value Study or Wildwood?

Value Study ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wildwood every 2 weeks. Most recently, Value Study was updated on October 30, 2026 and Wildwood on October 31, 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.*