Comparison

Floating Maps vs Paint Studio

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

Head to head
About

Floating Maps

Experience historical aerial photography overlaid on beautiful map art using augmented reality. Scan a QR code on a wall print to see a 3D rendering of your town, showcasing landscape changes from 1938 to 2019.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality (AR) visualization
  • Historical aerial photography
  • 3D town renderings
  • Elevation accurate landscapes
  • View changes over time
  • New towns added weekly
Features
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Floating Maps uses Augmented Reality (AR) to float historical aerial photography over beautiful map art for your home. With a wall print from Floating maps, you can scan the QR Code and bring it to life! Floating in front of you will be an elevation accurate 3D rendering of your town. You can see how the landscape has changed starting with photography from 2019 and going all the way back to black-and-white photographs from 1938. We are working hard to add new towns each week.

About

Paint Studio

Features
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PAINT YOUR PHOTOS—ZERO GUESSWORK. Turn any snapshot into a six-step painting plan in under 30 seconds. Get exact colors, layer order, and brush hints so your very first canvas actually looks like the photo. -- WHY PAINT STUDIO WORKS -- • Built-for-Beginners Algorithm – Our AI analyzes shadows, mid-tones, edges & highlights to create a foolproof roadmap. • One-Tap Import – Grab any image from Photos, Files, or Camera and start painting instantly. • Color-Match Palette – We auto-suggest acrylic, oil, or watercolor mixes you can buy at any craft store. • Zoomable Layers – Pinch to inspect each stroke, spot hidden details, and avoid muddy colors. • Instant PDF Export – Print your guide with grids & paint swatches for offline studio time. -- WHAT BEGINNERS SAY -- “Finished my first portrait in a weekend.” – Maya, hobbyist “Finally understand highlights vs. shadows.” – Evan, art teacher “Saved me from wasting $$$ on canvases I’d abandon.” – Lia, college student -- PERFECT FOR -- • Weekend hobbyists who’ve never touched a brush • Parents & kids tackling school art projects • Creators selling hand-painted gifts on Etsy • Anyone who needs a relaxing, screen-free craft session -- HOW IT WORKS -- Open Paint Studio & import a photo. Choose your canvas size + paint type. Watch the app break the image into six numbered layers. Follow the step-by-step roadmap from background wash to finishing highlights. Share or print your masterpiece! -- FREE TODAY -- Download and use every feature at no cost while we’re in early release. Jump in now—pricing comes later this year. -- SUPPORT -- Questions or feedback? Email hello@paint.studio. We reply within 24 hours. -- TERMS & PRIVACY -- By using Paint Studio you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (links in-app).

Screenshots

Floating Maps4 screens
Paint Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Floating Maps at 3 against Paint Studio's 1. Floating Maps also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Floating Maps versus Paint Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloating MapsPaint Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloating Maps LLCChris DeWeese

In-app purchases

None

Floating Maps

No in-app purchases

None

Paint Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Floating Maps free?
Floating Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paint Studio free?
Paint Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Floating Maps or Paint Studio have ads?
Neither Floating Maps nor Paint Studio shows ads.

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