# Model Paint 42 vs Military Modelling

The clearest difference is price: Military Modelling at Free against Model Paint 42's $1.99. Military Modelling also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 64%). Model Paint 42's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Military Modelling is free to download; Model Paint 42 costs $1.99 up front. Military Modelling sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months. Model Paint 42 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Military Modelling holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Model Paint 42's written reviews are positive against 100% of Military Modelling's.

Model Paint 42 ships an update every 3 months, Military Modelling every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Paint 42 | Military Modelling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-paint-42/id357012161/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/military-modelling/id584390664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 11.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Points Align](https://appshunter.io/developer/357012164) | [Doolittle Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545366363) |

## What reviewers say

### Model Paint 42

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-paint-42/id357012161)

A comprehensive database of over 9500 paints from 29 manufacturers for modelers and artists. Easily search, compare equivalent colors across brands, and manage your paint stock. Create custom lists and add notes for efficient organization.

**Highlights:** Extensive paint database (9500+ paints), 29 manufacturer support, Cross-brand color equivalents, Customizable paint lists, Stock management, Search by color, name, code, finish, type, Notes and sorting options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very intuitive and customizable
- 👍 Completely stable and functional
- 👍 Great for tracking paint collection
- 👍 Useful for avoiding duplicate purchases
- 👍 Shows alternative paint choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Needs recent paint updates
- 📉 Comparisons not totally accurate
- 📉 Old color database
- 🐛 Mistakes in paint list
- 🐛 Missing general search function

**Reported bugs**

- Comparisons between paints are not totally accurate
- Mistakes in the paint list with colors
- New ranges can’t go into my lists
- Can’t Add Notes to Colors in List
- No clear way to close the keyboard

**Requested features**

- Update with recent paints
- Improve accuracy of paint comparisons
- Add ability to make corrections or add missing colors
- Restore general search function
- Search based on FS number


### Military Modelling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/military-modelling/id584390664)

This app offers a digital version of a long-standing UK magazine for military model enthusiasts. It features detailed articles on tanks, AFVs, model soldiers, and diorama building, along with techniques for conversion, painting, and weathering. Users can purchase individual issues or subscribe for access to a digital archive.

**Highlights:** Detailed articles on tanks and AFVs, Techniques for conversion, painting, and weathering, Features on model soldiers and busts, Diorama building guides, Full-size photo references, Digital archive access for subscribers

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Military Modelling Auto-Renewable Subscriptions | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Military Modelling Auto-Renewable Subscriptions | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Military Modelling Auto-Renewable Subscriptions | $34.99 | per year |
| 2nd August 2013 (id:739174) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15th March 2013 (id:736997) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 18th January 2013 (id:738906) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7th December 2012 (id:739177) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 19th October 2012 (id:736657) | $4.99 | one-time |
| December 5th 2014 (id:747193) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vol. 46 No 4 (id:750508) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vol. 46 No 10 (id:750520) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 160 Aug 19 (id:768524) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model Paint 42 free?

Model Paint 42 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Military Modelling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Model Paint 42 or Military Modelling?

Military Modelling is rated higher. Model Paint 42 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Military Modelling averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Model Paint 42 or Military Modelling have ads?

Neither Model Paint 42 nor Military Modelling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Model Paint 42 or Military Modelling?

Model Paint 42 ships an update every 3 months, and Military Modelling every 10 months. Most recently, Model Paint 42 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Military Modelling on October 23, 2026.

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