# iModelKit Light vs Model Paints

The clearest difference is ads: iModelKit Light at none against Model Paints's shown. iModelKit Light also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iModelKit Light sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Model Paints sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for iModelKit Light against 4.3 for Model Paints. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 37 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of iModelKit Light's written reviews are positive against 81% of Model Paints's.

iModelKit Light ships an update every 3 months, Model Paints every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iModelKit Light | Model Paints |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imodelkit-light/id393872482/reviews) | **[4.3 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-paints/id1460523910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [id6 Sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/344156885) | [Valentin Ozerov](https://appshunter.io/developer/953436126) |

## 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 Paints

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-paints/id1460523910)

This app provides a comprehensive database of over 20,000 paints from numerous manufacturers, assisting scale model builders. It offers tools for browsing paint charts, matching colors from photos or the camera, and calculating scale conversions. The database is automatically updated with new colors and paint information.

**Highlights:** Extensive paint manufacturer database, Color matching from photos and camera, Scale calculation tools, Paint blending for new colors, Automatic database updates, Search by barcode, Paints lists support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iModelKit Light free?

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

### Is Model Paints free?

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

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

Model Paints is rated higher. iModelKit Light averages 4.2 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Model Paints averages 4.3 from 37 ratings.

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

Model Paints shows ads; iModelKit Light does not.

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

iModelKit Light ships an update every 3 months, and Model Paints every 2 months. Most recently, iModelKit Light was updated on October 18, 2026 and Model Paints on October 16, 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.*