# WowPaint vs Abstractor

The clearest difference is update cadence: Abstractor at every 5 days against WowPaint's every 2 months. Abstractor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). WowPaint's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WowPaint sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Abstractor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Abstractor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WowPaint has 119 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of WowPaint's written reviews are positive against 71% of Abstractor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WowPaint ships an update every 2 months, Abstractor every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WowPaint | Abstractor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wowpaint/id460815354/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstractor/id1588227281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norbyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/331310753) | [superdiagonal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588227283) |

## What reviewers say

### WowPaint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wowpaint/id460815354)

Create seamless patterns for backgrounds, textures, and more with intuitive drawing tools. Adjust parameters live while painting and utilize fingertip-based stroke sizing. Supports Apple Pencil and multiple layers.

**Highlights:** Seamless pattern creation, Wrapped painting mode, Fingertip stroke size adjustment, Live parameter changes, Multiple layers, Photo tracing mode (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar: Smallest Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Small Tip | $2.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Medium Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $7.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Big Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Biggest Tip | $25.00 | one-time |


### Abstractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstractor/id1588227281)

This drawing app uses generative magic and dynamic flow brushes to create unique, animated artwork. Explore infinite possibilities with brushes that respond to your gestures, imported images, and algorithmic patterns.

**Highlights:** Generative flow brushes, Image-driven velocity maps, Algorithmic particle behavior, Color shifting based on stroke, Layer support, Color source layers

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access · 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium · 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| All-Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WowPaint free?

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

### Is Abstractor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WowPaint or Abstractor?

Abstractor is rated higher. WowPaint averages 4.7 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Abstractor averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do WowPaint or Abstractor have ads?

Neither WowPaint nor Abstractor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WowPaint or Abstractor?

WowPaint ships an update every 2 months, and Abstractor every 5 days. Most recently, WowPaint was updated on August 20, 2026 and Abstractor on July 23, 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.*