# Drawing Plus vs Paint X

The clearest difference is rating: Paint X at 4.5 against Drawing Plus's 3.5. Paint X also leads on ratings volume (364 vs 2). Drawing Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drawing Plus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Paint X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paint X holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paint X has 364 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Drawing Plus's written reviews are positive against 87% of Paint X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Drawing Plus ships an update every 11 days, Paint X every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drawing Plus | Paint X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-plus-paint-something/id1554821989/reviews) | **[4.5 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-x-drawing-app/id6444435660/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **364** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 86.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [凌云 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501463585) | [朝霞 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616283456) |

## What reviewers say

### Drawing Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-plus-paint-something/id1554821989)

Create detailed artwork with a wide array of customizable brushes, including picture and text options. Edit paths after drawing and export high-definition images. Offers premium features through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Customizable paint brushes, Picture and text brushes, Graphic shape tools, Editable drawing paths, HD image export, Graphic stickers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月订阅 | $0.49 | per month |
| 年订阅 | $1.49 | per year |
| week subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| month subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| year subscription | $7.99 | per year |


### Paint X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-x-drawing-app/id6444435660)

Unleash your creativity with this intuitive drawing application. It offers a variety of brushes, color-picking tools, and helpful features for sketching, coloring, and graffiti. Perfect for both beginners and aspiring artists to create vibrant artwork.

**Highlights:** Image color picking, Multiple brush options, Free color filling, Line copying and painting, Rich material templates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度订阅 | $2.99 | per month |
| 会员版本 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun app
- 💡 Suitable for all age groups
- 🎨 Good for drawing and coloring
- 🙂 Relaxing and calming experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some issues with sensitivity and responsiveness
- 🔒 Limited free content, most features are VIP-locked
- 🔨 Inability to undo or delete drawings

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing on some devices
- Compatibility issues on older tablets

**Requested features**

- More free content and drawing options
- Improved drawing tools and responsiveness
- Undo/delete functionality for drawings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drawing Plus free?

Drawing Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paint X free?

Paint X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drawing Plus or Paint X?

Paint X is rated higher. Drawing Plus averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Paint X averages 4.5 from 364 ratings.

### Do Drawing Plus or Paint X have ads?

Paint X shows ads; Drawing Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drawing Plus or Paint X?

Drawing Plus ships an update every 11 days, and Paint X every 2 weeks. Most recently, Drawing Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Paint X on October 30, 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.*