Model Paint 42 vs Gunpla Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Model Paint 42
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.
- 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
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A database of over 9500 paints from 29 manufacturers designed for modellers and artists. Whether you paint or build model aircraft, ships, railway, cars, trucks, boats, figures, wargames (in fact anything!) this database is for you. Contains paints from: - Abteilung - AK Interactive - Akan - Alclad - Ammo by Mig - Andrea - Army Painter - Badger - Citadel - Floquil - Hataka - Humbrol - Italeri - LifeColor - Meng - Mig - Mission Models - Model Master - Monument - Mr Hobby - Privateer Press - Railmatch - Reaper - Revell - Scale75 - Tamiya - Testors - Vallejo - Winsor & Newton You can turn each manufacturer and range (e.g. Humbrol enamel) on or off at any time so that you see only the lists you want. You can save your own views so that you can set the lists you want to see and the order you want to see them quickly. You can see details of each paint plus equivalent colours from all the included ranges. Or you can select to see equivalents from only the ranges you have switched on, the same medium or the same finish. You can search across all the paints by colour, name, code, manufacturer, finish (e.g. gloss, matt), paint type (e.g. acrylic, enamel) and paints you have in stock. You can create your own lists from any paints in the database. You can lock the lists (to save accidental changes) and these lists can be set as stock lists (you have these paints). You can make notes against the list itself or the individual colours and you can sort the lists and colours any way you want. Paints you have added to any of your stock lists are indicated in the ranges, the equivalents and the search results so you can see what paints you have when you do a search. Saves a lot of wasted money buying the same colours twice and handy when you go shopping (you can have a shopping list too)! An invaluable reference database for any artist or modeller.
Gunpla Log
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Model Kit Log is a simple, focused app for tracking your model kit builds - from Gunpla to scale models. Ever lost track of which paint you used or couldn't find your build photos in your camera roll? Model Kit Log solves that. Track your build progress, save photos, and keep detailed notes - all in one place. KEY FEATURES: - Beautiful Timeline - Review your entire build journey on a clean vertical timeline. - One-Tap Recording - Capture multiple photos, build stage, notes, and work time in a single entry. - Standard Build Stages - Unboxing > Assembly > Prep > Painting > Decals > Finishing. Add custom stages to fit your workflow. - Smart Reminders - Set reminders for in-progress builds to stay motivated. - PDF Reports - Export photo-rich build reports as PDF documents. - 100% Offline - All data stays on your device. No tracking, no data collection. PERFECT FOR: - Gunpla (Gundam model kits) - Airplane & aircraft models - Tank & military models - Car & vehicle models - Character & figure models - Dioramas & scene builds From your very first kit to complex long-term projects, Model Kit Log helps you document every step of your modeling journey. MODEL LOG PRO SUBSCRIPTION: - Unlimited model registration - Premium themes - PDF export - iCloud backup All core features are free. Subscribe for advanced features. Your privacy matters. All data is stored locally on your device. No personal information is collected or tracked. Download free today and start logging your builds!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Gunpla Log at Free against Model Paint 42's $1.99. Gunpla Log also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Model Paint 42's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Gunpla Log is free to download; Model Paint 42 costs $1.99 up front. Gunpla Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Model Paint 42 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Model Paint 42 ships an update every 3 months, Gunpla Log every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Model Paint 42 | Gunpla Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.6 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Points Align | 发亮 刘 |
In-app purchases
Model Paint 42
No in-app purchases
Gunpla Log
- モデルログ Pro$1.991 Month
- モデルログ Pro$8.991 Year
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