# Model Paint 42 vs ShowCollect

The clearest difference is price: ShowCollect at Free against Model Paint 42's $1.99. ShowCollect also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Model Paint 42's advantage is rating (3.6 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ShowCollect is free to download; Model Paint 42 costs $1.99 up front. ShowCollect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Model Paint 42 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Model Paint 42 holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model Paint 42 has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Model Paint 42 ships an update every 3 months, ShowCollect monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Paint 42 | ShowCollect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-paint-42/id357012161/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showcollect/id6742007955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Points Align](https://appshunter.io/developer/357012164) | [Slavomir Terezka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796337637) |

## 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


### ShowCollect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showcollect/id6742007955)

Easily manage and showcase your collections with this app. Add detailed information, photos, and statistics for each item. Connect with a community of fellow collectors to share your passion.

**Highlights:** Manage diverse collections, Add photos and prices, Track item statistics, Share collections with others, Community interaction

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access | $1.99 | per month |
| Full access to app | $3.90 | per month |
| Premium access | $19.99 | per year |
| Full access to app | $44.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model Paint 42 free?

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

### Is ShowCollect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Model Paint 42 or ShowCollect?

Model Paint 42 is rated higher. Model Paint 42 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while ShowCollect averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Model Paint 42 or ShowCollect have ads?

Neither Model Paint 42 nor ShowCollect shows ads.

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

Model Paint 42 ships an update every 3 months, and ShowCollect monthly. Most recently, Model Paint 42 was updated on November 1, 2026 and ShowCollect on October 14, 2026.

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