# Paint vs Paintwork

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paintwork at 65% against Paint's 18%. Paintwork also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (17K vs 12). Paint's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paint sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Paintwork sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paintwork holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paintwork has 17K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Paint's written reviews are positive against 65% of Paintwork's.

Paint ships an update monthly, Paintwork weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paint | Paintwork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint/id513926822/reviews) | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintwork-infinite-notebook/id1052957498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | **65.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orgajja Co Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/368955015) | [伟典 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024628394) |

## What reviewers say

### Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint/id513926822)

This application allows for the application of paint in various forms including solid, liquid, and aerosol suspensions. Users can explore different techniques to achieve desired practical or artistic results.

**Highlights:** Solid paint application, Liquid paint application, Aerosol paint suspension, Explore application techniques, Achieve practical results, Achieve artistic results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small DrawPoint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big DrawPoint | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Variety of drawing tools
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 📺 Intrusive ads even after purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Laggy performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to load and edit photos
- More color options and customization
- Undo/redo functionality
- Zoom and pan tools


### Paintwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintwork-infinite-notebook/id1052957498)

Create handwritten notes, diaries, and drawings with a vast array of tools. Features include customizable brushes, vector graphics, a rich color palette, and image import. Export your creations as PDFs or images.

**Highlights:** Customizable brushes and erasers, Extensive vector graphics tools, Rich color palette, Image and material import, Handwriting assistance, PDF and image export, Customizable backgrounds and canvas

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription premium | $3.99 | per year |
| Unlock local version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Vast selection of brushes and tools
- 💻 Works well on various devices
- 🎨 Allows for creative expression
- 💰 Free to use with no paywall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Certain features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing crashes or data loss
- 🎨 Limited color palette and blending options
- 🔍 Lack of intuitive UI and tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing when using certain features
- Artwork getting deleted or not saving properly
- Inability to import or work with external images

**Requested features**

- Add more color options and blending tools
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Provide more tutorials and onboarding for new users
- Allow users to save and access their artwork easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paint free?

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

### Is Paintwork free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paint or Paintwork?

Paintwork is rated higher. Paint averages 2.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Paintwork averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.

### Do Paint or Paintwork have ads?

Neither Paint nor Paintwork shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paint or Paintwork?

Paint ships an update monthly, and Paintwork weekly. Most recently, Paint was updated on October 8, 2026 and Paintwork on October 14, 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.*