# Sketch Me! vs PaintMee 2

The clearest difference is price: Sketch Me! at Free against PaintMee 2's $5.99. Sketch Me! also leads on ratings volume (7K vs 123). PaintMee 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Sketch Me! is free to download; PaintMee 2 costs $5.99 up front. Sketch Me! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PaintMee 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sketch Me! against 4.7 for PaintMee 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketch Me! has 7K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Sketch Me!'s written reviews are positive against 79% of PaintMee 2's.

Sketch Me! ships an update every 2 months, PaintMee 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sketch Me! | PaintMee 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-me/id364365478/reviews) | **[4.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintmee-2/id1291920994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 67 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bluebear Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522548950) | [Studio Mee](https://appshunter.io/developer/300673322) |

## What reviewers say

### Sketch Me!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-me/id364365478)

Transform your photos into artistic sketches with various effects. Easily share your creations or save them to your device. Offers adjustable parameters for personalized results and a split-screen mode for unique edits.

**Highlights:** Convert photos to sketches, Multiple sketch effects (7 total), Adjustable sketch parameters, Split screen mode, Share sketches via Facebook and email, Save sketches to device, Easy-to-use interface with zoom and pan

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Papers & Colors | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for sketching photos
- 🎨 Produces realistic sketches
- 💡 Useful for artists and crafters
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🔒 Limited free features, must pay to unlock
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad, works better on phones
- 🎨 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to load photos
- Sketches appear low quality or distorted
- Buttons and UI elements not responsive

**Requested features**

- Add more sketch styles and textures
- Improve performance and stability
- Implement iPad optimization
- Allow more customization of sketches


### PaintMee 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintmee-2/id1291920994)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform your photos into unique works of art with various styles and a powerful focus system. Experiment with different artistic expressions and create personalized paintings. Save your creations in high resolution or as a movie of the painting process.

**Highlights:** 92 tuned example styles, Focus point system for expression, Up to 5 focus points, Unique results with each use, Save painting process as movie, 4K resolution rendering

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High Definition Export | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sketch Me! free?

Sketch Me! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PaintMee 2 free?

PaintMee 2 costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sketch Me! or PaintMee 2?

PaintMee 2 is rated higher. Sketch Me! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while PaintMee 2 averages 4.7 from 123 ratings.

### Do Sketch Me! or PaintMee 2 have ads?

Sketch Me! shows ads; PaintMee 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sketch Me! or PaintMee 2?

Sketch Me! ships an update every 2 months, and PaintMee 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Sketch Me! was updated on November 1, 2026 and PaintMee 2 on October 26, 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.*