# KaleidoPaint vs Scratchify

KaleidoPaint and Scratchify both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of KaleidoPaint's written reviews are positive against 42% of Scratchify's. KaleidoPaint also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Scratchify's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scratchify sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. KaleidoPaint asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for KaleidoPaint against 4.5 for Scratchify. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 87 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of KaleidoPaint's written reviews are positive against 42% of Scratchify's.

## The numbers

| Metric | KaleidoPaint | Scratchify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleidopaint/id518275953/reviews)** | [4.5 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchify-scratch-draw-art/id1399835664/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeff Weeks](https://appshunter.io/developer/326104308) | [linkedPIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/412842081) |

## What reviewers say

### KaleidoPaint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleidopaint/id518275953)

Create intricate, repeating designs by mirroring your brushstrokes in real-time. Offers extensive editing tools for precise control over every element of your artwork. Export your creations as tileable images or standard graphics.

**Highlights:** Real-time mirrored brushstrokes, 17 symmetry patterns, Vector graphics editing, Curve smoothing and area fill, Undo/Redo functionality, Export tileable rectangles

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Great for creating patterns and designs
- 💎 Free and ad-free
- 💡 Vector-based editing
- 🔄 Allows for easy line adjustment (Bezier curves)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't open
- 🐛 Opens files app instead of the app itself
- 🐛 Blank page with no controls
- 🐛 Recent changes made the app confusing and less user-friendly
- 🐛 Old drawings ruined by updates

**Reported bugs**

- App opens files app and no files are selectable
- App opens an empty page without any controls
- App immediately opens files without allowing creation
- App doesn't work, opens files app and doesn't allow creation
- Old drawings ruined by updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to break a line from a selected point
- Eraser tool
- Export as SVG option
- More features like different brushes, blending colors, more symmetrical choices, and better stroke control
- Ability to export in a square format


### Scratchify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchify-scratch-draw-art/id1399835664)

Unleash your creativity with a digital scratch art experience. Explore numerous brushes, shapes, and themes to craft vibrant designs. Features like symmetry and inverse drawing modes offer unique artistic possibilities for all ages.

**Highlights:** 48 unique brushes, 48 shapes, 10 dynamic canvas themes, Symmetry drawing modes, Inverse drawing modes, Integrated gallery, Glitter theme with animated effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of gems (20) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of gems (45) | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of gems (75) | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack of gems (100) | $3.99 | one-time |
| pack of gems (250) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KaleidoPaint free?

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

### Is Scratchify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KaleidoPaint or Scratchify?

KaleidoPaint is rated higher. KaleidoPaint averages 4.6 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Scratchify averages 4.5 from 87 ratings.

### Do KaleidoPaint or Scratchify have ads?

Neither KaleidoPaint nor Scratchify 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.*