# ToonPAINT vs Rainbow Video Effects

The clearest difference is rating: ToonPAINT at 5.0 against Rainbow Video Effects's 4.0. ToonPAINT also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 63%). Rainbow Video Effects's advantage is ratings volume (82 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ToonPAINT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Rainbow Video Effects sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ToonPAINT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rainbow Video Effects has 82 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 Rainbow Video Effects's.

ToonPAINT ships an update every 3 weeks, Rainbow Video Effects every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ToonPAINT | Rainbow Video Effects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toonpaint/id349890672/reviews)** | [4.0 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-video-effects/id924802259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **82** |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Insatiable Genius LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/464906090) | [Love is All Around, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/922406188) |

## 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 (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ToonPAINT | $0.99 | per month |
| ToonPAINT Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**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


### Rainbow Video Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-video-effects/id924802259)

Easily add vibrant, glowing rainbow effects and cinematic filters to short videos and photos. Create thousands of unique clips with editing and layering options, then export in various aspect ratios for social media and websites.

**Highlights:** Add glowing rainbow effects, Apply cinematic light filters, Edit and layer effects, Supports photos and short videos, Multiple export aspect ratios, Unique filter library

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Day Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3-Day Pass | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Unique and beautiful art
- 🎨 Creative content creation
- 💖 Magical and dreamy effects
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🌟 Makes photos pop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 📉 Features disappearing
- 🚫 Camera roll access issues
- 💸 Waste of money
- ⏳ App no longer working

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work anymore
- Struggling to get it to work
- Many bugs
- Doesn't work
- Half of the app features aren't available

**Requested features**

- Update app to work on latest iOS
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Restore disappearing art options
- Allow full photo editing (not just squares)
- Add plain watercolor 'happy birthday' art pieces


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ToonPAINT free?

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

### Is Rainbow Video Effects free?

Rainbow Video Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ToonPAINT or Rainbow Video Effects?

ToonPAINT is rated higher. ToonPAINT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rainbow Video Effects averages 4.0 from 82 ratings.

### Do ToonPAINT or Rainbow Video Effects have ads?

Neither ToonPAINT nor Rainbow Video Effects shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ToonPAINT or Rainbow Video Effects?

ToonPAINT ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rainbow Video Effects every 2 months. Most recently, ToonPAINT was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rainbow Video Effects on November 1, 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.*