# iModelKit Light vs Model Colors

The clearest difference is rating: Model Colors at 4.6 against iModelKit Light's 4.2. Model Colors also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (447 vs 34). iModelKit Light's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iModelKit Light sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Model Colors sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Model Colors holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model Colors has 447 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of iModelKit Light's written reviews are positive against 61% of Model Colors's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iModelKit Light ships an update every 3 months, Model Colors monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iModelKit Light | Model Colors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imodelkit-light/id393872482/reviews) | **[4.6 (447 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-colors/id1200319954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **447** |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 60.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [id6 Sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/344156885) | [D-Pointer Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/433372709) |

## What reviewers say

### iModelKit Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imodelkit-light/id393872482)

This app simplifies scale model building with tools for browsing paint charts, mixing paints, and managing projects. It offers extensive catalogs of paints and materials, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features and inventory management.

**Highlights:** Browse paint charts and material catalogs, Mix paints and compute color mixes, Create and share custom charts/catalogs, Compute scale results and find references, Manage model kit projects, Optional inventory management and barcode scanning

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inventory | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Release | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Release+Inventory | $14.99 | one-time |


### Model Colors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-colors/id1200319954)

This app helps hobbyists manage their paint collections for models. Track colors you own, colors you need, and easily share lists. Find similar colors and organize them into custom lists for different projects.

**Highlights:** Track owned and needed paint colors, Browse over 40,000 colors from various brands, Share color lists via email and messaging, Set favorite colors for quick access, Find similar colors using standards or calculations, Create custom color lists for projects

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 month subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 month subscription | $3.49 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iModelKit Light free?

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

### Is Model Colors free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iModelKit Light or Model Colors?

Model Colors is rated higher. iModelKit Light averages 4.2 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Model Colors averages 4.6 from 447 ratings.

### Do iModelKit Light or Model Colors have ads?

Neither iModelKit Light nor Model Colors shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iModelKit Light or Model Colors?

iModelKit Light ships an update every 3 months, and Model Colors monthly. Most recently, iModelKit Light was updated on October 8, 2026 and Model Colors on October 10, 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.*