# Paint Tester Pro vs ElectionDeflection

The clearest difference is price: ElectionDeflection at Free against Paint Tester Pro's $2.99. ElectionDeflection also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Paint Tester Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

ElectionDeflection is free to download; Paint Tester Pro costs $2.99 up front. ElectionDeflection sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Paint Tester Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ElectionDeflection holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Paint Tester Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of ElectionDeflection's.

Paint Tester Pro ships an update every 5 months, ElectionDeflection every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paint Tester Pro | ElectionDeflection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-tester-pro/id388042074/reviews) | **[4.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electiondeflection/id6670375536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luminant Software, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/286050547) | [Miller Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135724762) |

## What reviewers say

### Paint Tester Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-tester-pro/id388042074)

Visualize new paint colors on your walls before you commit to painting. Easily apply colors from a palette or from a photo to your own home images. See how different shades look in your space to avoid the hassle of repainting.

**Highlights:** Visualize paint colors on walls, Apply colors from palette, Apply colors from photo, Smart paint bucket tool, Try accent walls, Replace colors easily

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💡 Great for visualizing wall colors
- 🎨 Accurate color representation
- 🖼️ Smartly compensates for shadows
- 📸 Color picker from photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💾 Work not saved after crashes
- 🎨 Colors not true to reality
- 🎨 Sloppy paint application
- 🎨 Original color shows through

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Work is not saved after crashes
- App closes unexpectedly
- Freezes
- Does not load photos

**Requested features**

- Add precise recoloring with numbers or click ability
- Add a stone option for design
- Add a smaller paint brush tip or smart paint option
- Add a dropper tool for previously used colors
- Add the ability to make the paint brush paint round shapes


### ElectionDeflection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electiondeflection/id6670375536)

Automatically filters unwanted political SMS messages, moving them to your Spam folder. It uses on-device filtering to protect your privacy without requiring accounts or setup.

**Highlights:** Automatic political SMS filtering, On-device processing for privacy, Keyword-based spam detection, AI-powered smart filtering (Pro), No account or setup required, Open-source code for transparency

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Election Deflection Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paint Tester Pro free?

Paint Tester Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ElectionDeflection free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paint Tester Pro or ElectionDeflection?

ElectionDeflection is rated higher. Paint Tester Pro averages 3.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while ElectionDeflection averages 4.5 from 28 ratings.

### Do Paint Tester Pro or ElectionDeflection have ads?

Neither Paint Tester Pro nor ElectionDeflection shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paint Tester Pro or ElectionDeflection?

Paint Tester Pro ships an update every 5 months, and ElectionDeflection every 5 days. Most recently, Paint Tester Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and ElectionDeflection on October 19, 2026.

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