# Paintist Plus vs StoryBrook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StoryBrook at 100% against Paintist Plus's 17%. StoryBrook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Paintist Plus's advantage is ratings volume (700 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paintist Plus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and StoryBrook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StoryBrook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paintist Plus has 700 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Paintist Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of StoryBrook's.

Paintist Plus ships an update every 9 days, StoryBrook every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paintist Plus | StoryBrook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (700 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintist-plus/id1586089056/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storybrook/id6756334614/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **700** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 376 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [元彬 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/899163795) | [Appsphere LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860147418) |

## What reviewers say

### Paintist Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintist-plus/id1586089056)

Relax and de-stress with a digital coloring book. Choose from a vast library of exclusive artworks and fill them in by number. Enjoy a new way to explore art and express your creativity anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Color by number anytime, anywhere, Vast library of artworks, Color hints for difficult cells, Share colored pictures with friends, Daily new artwork updates, Relaxing art exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium with no ads | $29.99 | per year |
| Hints Package One | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hint Package Two | $1.99 | one-time |


### StoryBrook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storybrook/id6756334614)

This app offers a magical storytelling experience for children's bedtime. It features over 40 narrated tales, including classic fairy tales and original stories, accompanied by beautiful illustrations and calming music. Designed for ages 2-8, it provides a safe and ad-free environment to help kids relax and fall asleep.

**Highlights:** 40+ narrated stories, Classic and original tales, Beautiful illustrations, Calming background music, Sleep timer, Offline functionality, Kid-friendly content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| $44.99 per year | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paintist Plus free?

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

### Is StoryBrook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paintist Plus or StoryBrook?

StoryBrook is rated higher. Paintist Plus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 700 ratings, while StoryBrook averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Paintist Plus or StoryBrook have ads?

Paintist Plus shows ads; StoryBrook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paintist Plus or StoryBrook?

Paintist Plus ships an update every 9 days, and StoryBrook every 2 days. Most recently, Paintist Plus was updated on November 3, 2026 and StoryBrook 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.*