# Color Splash for iPad vs Brushstroke

The clearest difference is price: Brushstroke at Free against Color Splash for iPad's $1.99. Brushstroke also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 816) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Color Splash for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (94% vs 80%). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Brushstroke is free to download; Color Splash for iPad costs $1.99 up front. Brushstroke sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Color Splash for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Color Splash for iPad against 4.8 for Brushstroke. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brushstroke has 14K ratings behind it against 816, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Color Splash for iPad's written reviews are positive against 80% of Brushstroke's.

Color Splash for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Brushstroke monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Splash for iPad | Brushstroke |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (816 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-splash-for-ipad/id374308914/reviews)** | [4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushstroke/id824421012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 816 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.6% of reviews** | 79.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 36 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pocket Pixels Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292628472) | [Code Organa](https://appshunter.io/developer/363410063) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Splash for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-splash-for-ipad/id374308914)

Transform your photos by selectively applying color effects. Easily convert images to black and white while highlighting specific areas in their original color using intuitive brush tools. Zoom in for precise editing and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Selective color editing, Black and white conversion, Brush tool for color/B&W painting, Zoom for detail work, Share via email and social media, Save and resume sessions, Adjustable brush properties

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Produces great results
- 💡 Unique and creative effects
- 🔍 Precise control with zoom
- 🔗 Integrates well with social media

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited control over color selection
- 🔍 Difficulty with certain photo types

**Reported bugs**

- Picture stretching issues
- Inconsistent brush behavior

**Requested features**

- Color picker tool
- More advanced editing options
- Ability to start with black and white photos


### Brushstroke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushstroke/id824421012)

Transform your photos and videos into stunning paintings with a single touch. Edit, personalize with a signature, and share your creations on social media. High-quality canvas prints of your artwork can also be ordered and delivered directly to your home.

**Highlights:** Photo to painting transformation, Video to painting transformation, Signature personalization, Social media sharing, Canvas print ordering, Multiple painting styles

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brushstroke | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Brushstroke | $9.99 | per month |
| Brushstroke | $29.99 | per year |
| Brushstroke | $59.99 | per year |
| Illustration Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Video Paintings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Brushstroke | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Versatile painting effects
- 💡 Helpful for planning paintings
- 🖼️ Turns photos into paintings
- 🎨 Excellent for creating art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with saving/exporting images
- 🔍 Difficult to find/select photos
- 💰 Expensive for some features
- 🖼️ Printed results not always accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing certain photos
- Saved images disappear from camera roll
- Slider controls not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More painting/filter styles
- Ability to adjust brush size/strokes
- Better photo organization/search
- Improved printing quality/options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Splash for iPad free?

Color Splash for iPad costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brushstroke free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Splash for iPad or Brushstroke?

Color Splash for iPad is rated higher. Color Splash for iPad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 816 ratings, while Brushstroke averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do Color Splash for iPad or Brushstroke have ads?

Neither Color Splash for iPad nor Brushstroke shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Splash for iPad or Brushstroke?

Color Splash for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Brushstroke monthly. Most recently, Color Splash for iPad was updated on November 6, 2026 and Brushstroke on November 11, 2026.

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