# WowPaint vs Canvas Software

The clearest difference is rating: WowPaint at 4.7 against Canvas Software's 4.0. WowPaint also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 40%) and ratings volume (119 vs 1). Canvas Software's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WowPaint sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Canvas Software asks for nothing beyond the download.

WowPaint holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WowPaint has 119 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of WowPaint's written reviews are positive against 40% of Canvas Software's.

## The numbers

| Metric | WowPaint | Canvas Software |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wowpaint/id460815354/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-software-painter/id1659824947/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norbyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/331310753) | [Canvas Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025253999) |

## 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 |


### Canvas Software

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-software-painter/id1659824947)

A powerful yet user-friendly drawing application for iPad and Mac, powered by a custom engine for smooth 60fps rendering. Offers features like adjustment layers, timelapse recording, and filters for creative expression.

**Highlights:** Canvas7 drawing engine, 60fps rendering, Adjustment Layers, Timelapse recording, Filters

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WowPaint free?

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

### Is Canvas Software free?

Canvas Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WowPaint or Canvas Software?

WowPaint is rated higher. WowPaint averages 4.7 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Canvas Software averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WowPaint or Canvas Software have ads?

Neither WowPaint nor Canvas Software shows ads.

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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.*