# ibis Paint X vs Prêt à Template

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ibis Paint X at 90% against Prêt à Template's 24%. ibis Paint X also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (301K vs 13K). Prêt à Template's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Prêt à Template sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $13.90 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ibis Paint X has 301K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of ibis Paint X's written reviews are positive against 24% of Prêt à Template's.

ibis Paint X ships an update every 3 weeks, Prêt à Template weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ibis Paint X | Prêt à Template |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (301K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibis-paint-x/id450722833/reviews)** | [4.2 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pret-a-template/id839537579/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **301K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **90.1% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #177 |
| Size | 150 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ibis inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300834419) | [Prêt-à-Template](https://appshunter.io/developer/839537582) |

## What reviewers say

### ibis Paint X

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #42 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


### Prêt à Template

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pret-a-template/id839537579)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Design fashion collections from initial sketches to finished concepts. This professional app offers specialized tools for fashion sketching, illustration, and product development, supporting both students and industry professionals.

**Highlights:** Fashion sketching and illustration tools, Realistic product and linework templates, AI-powered template suggestions, Integrated mood board workspace, Extensive fashion library (fabrics, trims, etc.), Expressive digital sketching canvas

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $13.90 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $25.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly | $98.90 | per year |
| Animal Print | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chess Pattern | $1.99 | one-time |
| Floral Pattern | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tailoring Pattern | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter Pattern | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome app
- 👍 Great for fashion design
- 💡 Helpful for aspiring fashion designers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Everything is behind a paywall
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing UI

**Reported bugs**

- Designs disappearing unexpectedly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Syncing and saving problems

**Requested features**

- More free templates and tools
- Ability to save and organize designs
- Customizable color palettes
- Improved undo/redo functionality
- More body type options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ibis Paint X free?

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

### Is Prêt à Template free?

Prêt à Template is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ibis Paint X or Prêt à Template?

ibis Paint X is rated higher. ibis Paint X averages 4.7 out of 5 from 301K ratings, while Prêt à Template averages 4.2 from 13K ratings.

### Do ibis Paint X or Prêt à Template have ads?

ibis Paint X shows ads; Prêt à Template does not.

### Which is updated more often, ibis Paint X or Prêt à Template?

ibis Paint X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Prêt à Template weekly. Most recently, ibis Paint X was updated on November 1, 2026 and Prêt à Template on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ibis Paint X or Prêt à Template?

ibis Paint X currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Prêt à Template at #177. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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