# Paint.Ms vs DrawBuddy

The clearest difference is monetization model: Paint.Ms at free against DrawBuddy's subscription. Paint.Ms also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.6). DrawBuddy's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (479 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paint.Ms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DrawBuddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DrawBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrawBuddy has 479 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Paint.Ms's written reviews are positive against 19% of DrawBuddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Paint.Ms ships an update every 8 days, DrawBuddy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paint.Ms | DrawBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintms/id1619725004/reviews) | **[4.4 (479 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawbuddy-how-to-draw/id6445878162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **479** |
| Positive reviews | **26.7% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 41 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Du Nguyen Viet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619725006) | [Bohdan Hlushko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622883946) |

## What reviewers say

### Paint.Ms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintms/id1619725004)

A straightforward raster graphics editor for basic image editing. It supports common file formats like BMP, JPEG, GIF, and PNG. Ideal for simple image manipulation and digital art creation.

**Highlights:** Raster graphics editing, Supports BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, Color and black-and-white modes, Simple image manipulation, Digital art creation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip No Ads and Icon | $3.99 | one-time |


### DrawBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawbuddy-how-to-draw/id6445878162)

Learn to draw with step-by-step tutorials and guides designed for artists of all levels. Enhance your digital art skills using Apple Pencil with a variety of drawing categories. Practice on the go with quick draw options and create masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step drawing tutorials, Digital art creation, Apple Pencil support, Quick draw practice, Multiple drawing categories, Skill enhancement for beginners and professionals

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Three month subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing drawings
- 👍 Good app for drawing
- 👍 Great app potential

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment for basic features
- 💰 Free trial issues
- 💰 Unexpected charges
- 💰 App not free
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Video not playing during free trial
- Payment pop-ups prevent drawing
- Charged full month instead of trial

**Requested features**

- More drawing options
- More pictures/drawings
- Make the app free
- Add pencil tool back


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paint.Ms free?

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

### Is DrawBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paint.Ms or DrawBuddy?

DrawBuddy is rated higher. Paint.Ms averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DrawBuddy averages 4.4 from 479 ratings.

### Do Paint.Ms or DrawBuddy have ads?

Neither Paint.Ms nor DrawBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paint.Ms or DrawBuddy?

Paint.Ms ships an update every 8 days, and DrawBuddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Paint.Ms was updated on September 23, 2026 and DrawBuddy on September 23, 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.*