# Paint vs Finger Paint (Ape Apps)

The clearest difference is rating: Paint at 5.0 against Finger Paint (Ape Apps)'s 3.8. Paint also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Finger Paint (Ape Apps)'s advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 24%) and ratings volume (40 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Finger Paint (Ape Apps) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paint holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Finger Paint (Ape Apps) has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Paint's written reviews are positive against 61% of Finger Paint (Ape Apps)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Paint ships an update every 7 months, Finger Paint (Ape Apps) every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paint | Finger Paint (Ape Apps) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint/id289520197/reviews)** | [3.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finger-paint-ape-apps/id542278884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alteru Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/434747758) | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) |

## What reviewers say

### Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint/id289520197)

This drawing application offers a simple interface for creating artwork. Users can draw, edit photos, add characters, and create wallet photos. It supports precise line drawing, color filling, shadow effects, and includes various stamps for creative expression.

**Highlights:** Simple user interface, Scrollable tool menu, Photo editing and enhancement, Precise line drawing, Color filling and shapes, Shadow effects, Stamp collection

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paint Ads Free | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fun stamps and decorative elements for creative expression
- 💰 Affordable price point (under $1)
- 👶 Good for young children aged 3-8
- 🖼️ Ability to import and draw on photos
- 🌈 Color variety and selection options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Severe lag and performance issues across devices
- 🎯 Poor drawing precision and accuracy
- ❌ Missing eraser/clear screen functionality
- 🔧 Limited and poorly organized tools
- 📐 No fill bucket tool for large areas

**Reported bugs**

- Extreme lag when drawing, especially on iPhone 4/4S and iPad
- Drawing lines appear after lifting finger from screen
- Images saved off-center or misaligned
- Orientation not preserved when saving imported photos
- Entire background deleted when removing first mark

**Requested features**

- Eraser tool or clear screen button
- Fill bucket/paint pot tool
- Text tool for adding text to images
- Ability to resize and move objects
- Zoom in/magnifying glass feature


### Finger Paint (Ape Apps)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finger-paint-ape-apps/id542278884)

Unleash your creativity with a digital canvas and a wide palette of colors. This app offers various brush sizes, a flood fill tool, and a bomb feature to clear the canvas. Save and share your masterpieces with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Blank canvas with over 40 colors, Adjustable pen sizes (small, medium, large), Flood fill paint brush tool, Bomb tool to clear canvas, Save drawings to Photos, Share creations to social media

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advertising Removal | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Fun for kids
- ✨ Great for doodling
- 🌟 Simple and light
- 😊 Keeps kids occupied

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- ❌ No undo button
- ❌ No erase option
- 😠 Annoying ads
- 🐛 App breaks after ad removal payment

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when changing orientation
- App breaks after paying to remove ads
- App freezes and crashes frequently
- App glitches when clicking paintbrush
- Bug affecting canvas color change

**Requested features**

- Add undo button
- Add erase option
- Add ability to upload own pictures
- Add higher resolution for printing
- Add ability to add letters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paint free?

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

### Is Finger Paint (Ape Apps) free?

Finger Paint (Ape Apps) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paint or Finger Paint (Ape Apps)?

Paint is rated higher. Paint averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Finger Paint (Ape Apps) averages 3.8 from 40 ratings.

### Do Paint or Finger Paint (Ape Apps) have ads?

Finger Paint (Ape Apps) shows ads; Paint does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paint or Finger Paint (Ape Apps)?

Paint ships an update every 7 months, and Finger Paint (Ape Apps) every 5 months. Most recently, Paint was updated on October 23, 2026 and Finger Paint (Ape Apps) on October 23, 2026.

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