# ToonPAINT vs Kompressor

The clearest difference is price: ToonPAINT at Free against Kompressor's $2.99. ToonPAINT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Kompressor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (28 vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ToonPAINT is free to download; Kompressor costs $2.99 up front. ToonPAINT sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Kompressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ToonPAINT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kompressor has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of ToonPAINT's written reviews are positive against 63% of Kompressor's.

ToonPAINT ships an update every 3 weeks, Kompressor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ToonPAINT | Kompressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toonpaint/id349890672/reviews)** | [3.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kompressor-compress-images/id1011979611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Insatiable Genius LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/464906090) | [Maysoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008067211) |

## What reviewers say

### ToonPAINT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toonpaint/id349890672)

Easily transform your photos into unique cartoon-paintings. This app provides an "automagic" sketch from your image, which you can then color in like a paint-by-numbers experience. Express your creativity without needing any prior drawing skills.

**Highlights:** Import photos from device or camera, Automated sketch generation (MagiSketch), Color-in sketches with finger painting, Optional ToonColor feature for automated coloring, Automatic session saving, Undo/Redo functionality, Pinch-zoom and pan for precise painting

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ToonPAINT | $0.99 | per month |
| ToonPAINT Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Photo Brush | $0.99 | one-time |
| ToonColor | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent toon effect
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Flexible customization
- 💯 Impressive results
- 🎨 Fun and creative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 In-app purchases required for full functionality
- 🎨 Coloring can be tedious
- 🔍 Limited zoom and brush control
- 🔁 Lack of undo/redo options

**Reported bugs**

- Saved images sometimes corrupted
- Issues with uploading to social media
- Compatibility problems on iPad

**Requested features**

- Ability to save work in progress
- Auto-coloring feature
- More brush options and size control
- Improved zoom functionality
- Undo/redo history


### Kompressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kompressor-compress-images/id1011979611)

Convert RAW photos from your iPhone or DSLR into compressed JPEG or HEIC formats. Maintain control over quality, size, and metadata with flexible compression and resizing options. All processing is done offline on your device for complete privacy.

**Highlights:** RAW to JPEG/HEIC conversion, Adjustable compression levels, Flexible image resizing, Metadata preservation and control, Batch conversion up to 25 images, 100% offline processing, Preview converted images

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ToonPAINT free?

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

### Is Kompressor free?

Kompressor costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ToonPAINT or Kompressor?

ToonPAINT is rated higher. ToonPAINT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Kompressor averages 3.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do ToonPAINT or Kompressor have ads?

Neither ToonPAINT nor Kompressor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ToonPAINT or Kompressor?

ToonPAINT ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kompressor every 2 months. Most recently, ToonPAINT was updated on October 22, 2026 and Kompressor on October 24, 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.*