iPastels School/Office Edition vs Learn Russian From Scratch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iPastels School/Office Edition
This painting application offers a realistic pastel and oil painting experience with lifelike brushes and textures. It allows artists of all levels to sketch, paint, and blend colors precisely, simulating real art supplies without the cost.
- Lifelike pastel simulation
- Realistic paper/canvas textures
- Precise color blending
- Universal purchase across devices
- Apple Pencil support
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Do not download the School/Office Edition of iPastels if you already have the free version and have upgraded it to Pro (they are the same)! A painting app for all artists, whether you’re experienced or just starting out. This app lets you enjoy all the iPastels features without any in-app purchases or additional downloads, making it ideal for use with Apple School Manager, or for anyone who has restricted the use of in-app purchases on their device. Perfect for creating beautiful works of art or a quick sketch whenever and wherever you have a burst of inspiration. You can also try out ideas and compositions before starting on a new painting in real life, or practise and refine your skills, all without the added cost of art supplies. • UNIVERSAL PURCHASE • This app download is a Universal Purchase, which means it’s valid for the School/Office Edition of the app on all available platforms (iPad-iPhone-Mac)! • THIS PAID VERSION VS THE FREE VERSION • There is also a free version of iPastels that can be upgraded to Pro, and they both have the exact same features. Though we recommend upgrading the free version to Pro, this paid version is for those who can’t (due to using Apple School/Business Manager) or prefer not to make in-app purchases. Please note that due to technical limitations the School/Office Edition and the upgraded free version are completely separate and not interchangeable. If you have already purchased the Pro upgrade for the free version, that will NOT entitle you to download the School/Office Edition for free (or vice versa). But there really is no reason to own both versions anyway, since they are virtually identical, so just pick one and remember to download the same kind on your other devices. • LIFELIKE PASTEL SIMULATION • The app features live-calculated brushes and strokes, making a realistic pastel simulation possible. Painting tools include soft pastels, oil pastels, pastel pencils, smudge tool, and more. • REALISTIC PAPER/CANVAS TEXTURES • When creating a new picture, a unique, non-repeating paper texture is generated that will interact in real-time with the live-calculated strokes you paint. You can change the default-generated texture to, for example, canvas, which goes great with oil pastels! • PRECISE COLOR BLENDING • When painting, especially with soft pastels, use Smudge or the Cotton Swab to blend and smoothen the colors right on the paper, as you would in real life. With oil pastels, in addition to smudging, the blending is often done by the pastel sticks themselves (for best results, reduce the force or use a similar or lighter color). If you use an Apple Pencil, it will feel incredibly realistic if you use the stylus to draw and use your finger to Smudge (assigned as a 2nd tool)! • FINGERTIP = STROKE SIZE • When you paint, the app measures how much of your finger is touching the screen and changes the stroke size accordingly. Apply just the corner of your fingertip for a thin line, or the whole fingerprint area for a broad stroke. A 2nd tool assigned to your finger will still use this feature, so don’t ignore it just because you have an Apple Pencil! • LEFT-HANDED? • Just swipe the toolbar over to the other side! • PARAMETERS CAN BE CHANGED LIVE • Use any buttons or controls to change/adjust color, size, force, simultaneously while painting. • METAL • The engine is based on Metal, with 128-bit color and floating-point arithmetic. • SWIFT • The app was developed entirely using Swift (earlier versions used C++). • APPLE PENCIL SUPPORT • FULL SCREEN PAINTING • SEAMLESS PATTERN EDITING MODE • • DARK MODE • LANDSCAPE • PORTRAIT • WIDE COLOR • • MULTIPLE LAYERS • PHOTO TRACING MODE •
Learn Russian From Scratch
Master the Russian language from the ground up with interactive tools for the alphabet, essential phrases, and pronunciation. Includes a dictionary and translation feature for seamless communication and vocabulary expansion. Designed for beginners with offline access.
- Cyrillic alphabet learning tools
- Essential Russian phrases with audio
- Native speaker pronunciation guide
- Russian to native language dictionary
- Interactive quizzes and exercises
- Offline learning access
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Embark on an exciting journey into the rich and fascinating world of the Russian language with "Learn Russian From Scratch." Whether you're an absolute beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, this app is your comprehensive guide to mastering Russian effortlessly. Key Features: Alphabet Mastery: Dive into the Cyrillic alphabet with ease using our interactive learning tools. From mastering the pronunciation of each letter to recognizing them in words, we make learning the Russian alphabet a breeze. Basic Russian Phrases: Start communicating from day one with our collection of essential Russian phrases. From greetings and introductions to everyday expressions, learn how to confidently converse in Russian with our carefully curated phrases. Each phrase comes with clear audio pronunciation to ensure accurate learning. Pronunciation Guide: Perfect your accent with our built-in pronunciation guide. Listen to native speakers pronounce words and phrases, and practice until you sound just like them. Our audio recordings are meticulously crafted to help you mimic authentic Russian speech patterns. Dictionary and Translation: Instantly translate words and phrases between Russian and your native language using our powerful dictionary tool. With thousands of entries and real-time translations, you'll never be at a loss for words. Expand your vocabulary and enhance your language skills effortlessly. Why Choose "Learn Russian From Scratch"? • Beginner-friendly interface designed for easy navigation. • Comprehensive lessons covering all aspects of the Russian language. • Audio recordings by native speakers for authentic pronunciation. • Interactive quizzes and exercises to reinforce learning. • Offline access for learning on the go, anytime, anywhere. Whether you're planning a trip to Russia, connecting with Russian-speaking friends and family, or simply eager to expand your linguistic horizons, "Learn Russian From Scratch" is your ultimate companion for mastering Russian with confidence. Download now and start your journey to fluency today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Learn Russian From Scratch at Free against iPastels School/Office Edition's $7.00. Learn Russian From Scratch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). iPastels School/Office Edition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Learn Russian From Scratch is free to download; iPastels School/Office Edition costs $7.00 up front. Learn Russian From Scratch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPastels School/Office Edition asks for nothing beyond the download.
Learn Russian From Scratch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPastels School/Office Edition has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | iPastels School/Office Edition | Learn Russian From Scratch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.00 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Norbyte | Ajay Gorasiya |
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iPastels School/Office Edition
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iPastels School/Office Edition
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Learn Russian From Scratch
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