# ibis Paint X vs Pofi Create

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ibis Paint X at 91% against Pofi Create's 22%. ibis Paint X also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (296K vs 408). Pofi Create's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ibis Paint X sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Pofi Create sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ibis Paint X holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ibis Paint X has 296K ratings behind it against 408, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of ibis Paint X's written reviews are positive against 22% of Pofi Create's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ibis Paint X | Pofi Create |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (296K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibis-paint-x/id450722833/reviews)** | [4.1 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pofi-create-ideas-reference/id1576489829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **296K** | 408 |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 22.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ibis inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300834419) | [Pofi Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576489831) |

## What reviewers say

### ibis Paint X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibis-paint-x/id450722833)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #40 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This versatile drawing application offers a professional-grade digital art experience on mobile devices. It provides an extensive library of brushes, materials, and fonts, along with advanced layer management and drawing tools. Users can also record their creative process and share it with a community of artists.

**Highlights:** Over 47,000 brushes, Unlimited layers, Drawing process recording, Stroke stabilization, Ruler features, Clipping mask, SNS community features

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership (Monthly plan) | $4.49 | per month |
| Premium Membership (Yearly plan) | $27.99 | per year |
| Smart Credit 300pt | $2.99 | one-time |
| Smart Credit 900pt | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Upgrade | $15.99 | one-time |
| Smart Credit 2,500pt | $23.99 | one-time |
| Smart Credit 5,000pt | $44.99 | one-time |
| Smart Credit 10,000pt | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Versatile drawing tools
- 🎨 Wide variety of brushes
- 🔓 Majority of features are free
- 🕰️ Ability to unlock all brushes for a period of time with ads
- 🎥 Automatic recording of drawing process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty navigating layers and organization
- 🔊 Music playback issues
- 💤 Occasional freezing and crashing
- 📢 Frequent ads that can interrupt workflow
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Brush size issues when using the smudge/blur tools
- Inability to undo actions after exiting a drawing
- Sudden loss of progress due to app crashes
- Laggy performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add blending brush tool
- Implement folder system for layers
- Allow renaming and rearranging of layers
- Add gradient tool
- Improve speed controls for time-lapse playback


### Pofi Create

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pofi-create-ideas-reference/id1576489829)

This app provides a comprehensive 3D creation toolkit for artists. It features a vast library of assets, including characters, animals, and scenes, along with powerful tools for posing, animation, camera control, and lighting. It simplifies complex artistic challenges for illustrators, comic artists, and animators.

**Highlights:** Massive asset library (characters, animals, scenes), Skeletal control for precise posing, Motion creation and animation tools, Advanced camera system with perspective control, Professional lighting studio, Customizable expressions and prop deformation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PC Cloud（2000）Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PC Cloud（5000）Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| 「Pofi Create」PRO Version 365day | $12.99 | per year |
| PC Cloud（500）Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| PC Cloud（2000）Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO Annual Plan | $44.99 | per year |
| PLUS Annual Plan B | $74.99 | per year |
| PC Cloud（5000）Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| 「Pofi Create」 Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」 P-coin(60) | $1.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  a | $7.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」P-coin(300) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」PRO  Version 365 day | $12.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」Pro Version | $12.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」P-coin(680) | $17.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  b | $23.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」P-coin(980) | $24.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  c | $39.99 | one-time |
| PLUS Plan C | $39.99 | one-time |
| PRO Plan | $44.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」Ultra Annual | $69.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  d | $79.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」P-coin(3280) | $79.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  e | $159.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  f | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤍 Best reference for posing
- 🙌 Great for art
- 👍 Helpful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Everything locked behind paywall
- 🤯 Confusing and difficult to use
- 🤬 Predatory monetization
- 🐛 Crashes and network issues
- 💰 Insanely expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Login and sign-up issues
- Inability to save or load poses
- Compatibility problems on various devices

**Requested features**

- More free models and poses
- Easier posing and manipulation
- Better instructions and tutorials
- More language support
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ibis Paint X free?

ibis Paint X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pofi Create free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ibis Paint X or Pofi Create?

ibis Paint X is rated higher. ibis Paint X averages 4.7 out of 5 from 296K ratings, while Pofi Create averages 4.1 from 408 ratings.

### Do ibis Paint X or Pofi Create have ads?

ibis Paint X shows ads; Pofi Create does not.

### Which is updated more often, ibis Paint X or Pofi Create?

ibis Paint X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pofi Create every 3 weeks. Most recently, ibis Paint X was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pofi Create on September 14, 2026.

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