Comparison

VectorPaint vs PX12

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VectorPaint

Create and edit vector illustrations with a powerful toolset inspired by desktop software. Features include advanced path manipulation, layer management, and grid snapping for precise designs. Export your artwork in various formats.

Highlights
  • Vector illustration creation and editing
  • Metal-powered rendering for speed
  • Advanced path manipulation tools
  • Layer isolation and outline modes
  • Grid and ruler snapping
  • Export artwork
Features
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VectorPaint is a vector illustration app designed for IOS inspired by desktop class illustrator programms and powered by Metal, so Render times are up to 10x faster. [Gallery] The Gallery displays a thumbnail for each of your drawings. Tap a thumbnail to open it for viewing or editing. Tap the title below the thumbnail to enter a new title. Tap the + button in the upper right corner of the screen to create a new drawing. [Exporting] Tap Select to enter selection mode. In selection mode, tap on thumbnails to select them (or deselect them). When one or more drawings are selected, tap Email to email them. Tap the Trash button to delete the selected drawings. Tap Done to exit selection mode. [Drawing] Use the Edit menu to cut, copy, paste, delete, and alter the selection. Use the Arrange menu to move objects backwards and forwards in the stack, group and ungroup objects, distribute objects, and align objects. Use the Path menu to add anchors, remove anchors, outline strokes, join paths, combine paths, make masks, and place text on a path. [Settings] Use the Settings panel to turn the grid on and off, control the grid spacing, and indicate whether you want drawn objects to snap to the grid, snap to points in existing paths, or snap to the edges of existing paths. You can also turn rulers on and off, change the units of your drawing, and modify the dimensions of your drawing. When Isolate Active Layer is enabled, you can only edit the active layer. The other layers in your drawing will be partially hidden. This makes it easy to edit the content of one layer without accidentally touching something in another layer. When Outline Mode is enabled, you can only see the outlines of the objects in your drawing. This makes it easier to select objects that are obscured by other objects. It also significantly reduces rendering time for complex drawings. [Zooming] Use the standard iOS pinch gesture to zoom in and out. Once you’ve started a pinch gesture, you can lift one finger to move the canvas around without zooming. If your drawing units are set to pixels, VectorPaint displays the drawing at actual pixel size when the zoom level is 100% (as indicated in the navigation bar). If you’re using units that map to a physical measurement (inches, centimeters, etc.), VectorPaint displays the drawing at print size when the zoom level is 100%. [Tools] Tool PaletteVectorPaint provides a number of tools for creating and modifying your drawing. The tool palette floats above the canvas. Drag it to move it around the screen. Flick it out of your way if necessary. You can modify the behavior of many tools by holding down a second finger on the canvas after you start dragging. If you apply the second touch before you start dragging, you will zoom the canvas. VectorPaint provides a number of tools for creating and modifying your drawing. The tool palette floats above the canvas. Drag it to move it around the screen. Flick it out of your way if necessary. [Layers] VectorPaint upports an unlimited number of layers. Layers are useful for organizing complex drawings. Each component of the drawing can be on its own layer, making it much easier to edit. You can delete, duplicate, rearrange, rename, lock, and hide layers. You can also control the transparency of each layer. Tap the Layers button in the toolbar to view the layers in your drawing. [Masks] A mask is a path, compound path, or text object that clips the contents of other drawing elements. To create a mask, select the objects that you want to mask and the path or text object that you want to use as the mask (the masking object must be the topmost selected object). Choose Mask from the Path menu. To unmask objects, select the masked object and choose Unmask from the Path menu. A masking path can have a fill and stroke just like any normal path.

About

PX12

Create quick and stylish pixel-based animations with a 12-frame sequencer. Inspired by audio gear and early computer art, this tool lets you make fun looping animations for music or social sharing. Explore frame-by-frame creation with dynamic patterns and colors.

Highlights
  • 12-frame pixel animation
  • Quick animation creation
  • Looping animation
  • Frame-by-frame animation
  • Pattern and color exploration
  • Inspired by retro art software
Features
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PX12 is an animation pixel based 12 frame sequencer. A new way to create animation very quickly. Taking cues from audio gear and early computer art software, PX12 is built to provide quick and stylish animations with ease. Create fun animations to your favorite songs or just make fun looping animations for your friends. Explore the possibilities of looping animation and what it's like creating animation in motion. Create frame by frame animation or let your imagination run wild with patterns and colors. PX12, is built for anyone that likes to explore and discover new ways of making animation art.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PX12 at 4.7 against VectorPaint's 4.0. PX12 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). VectorPaint's advantage is price ($2.00 vs $4.99) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

VectorPaint costs $2.00 and PX12 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PX12 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PX12 has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of VectorPaint's written reviews are positive against 60% of PX12's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VectorPaint ships an update every 11 months, PX12 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
VectorPaint versus PX12: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVectorPaintPX12
Price$2.00 — better$4.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#169 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnyi County Bingzhiyi Trading Co., Ltd.Jonathan Kaufman

Customer experience

VectorPaint

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

PX12

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

VectorPaint

No in-app purchases

None

PX12

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VectorPaint free?
VectorPaint costs $2.00, with no in-app purchases.
Is PX12 free?
PX12 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VectorPaint or PX12?
PX12 is rated higher. VectorPaint averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PX12 averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do VectorPaint or PX12 have ads?
Neither VectorPaint nor PX12 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VectorPaint or PX12?
VectorPaint ships an update every 11 months, and PX12 every 3 weeks. Most recently, VectorPaint was updated on September 9, 2026 and PX12 on July 28, 2026.

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