# Glaze vs Brushstroke

The clearest difference is rating: Brushstroke at 4.8 against Glaze's 4.4. Brushstroke also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 418). Glaze's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glaze sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Brushstroke sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brushstroke holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brushstroke has 14K ratings behind it against 418, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Glaze's written reviews are positive against 80% of Brushstroke's.

Glaze ships an update every 4 months, Brushstroke monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glaze | Brushstroke |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glaze/id521573656/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushstroke/id824421012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 418 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gilles DEZEUSTRE](https://appshunter.io/developer/952613780) | [Code Organa](https://appshunter.io/developer/363410063) |

## What reviewers say

### Glaze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glaze/id521573656)

Transform your photos into unique paintings with a variety of styles. Control brush stroke placement with masks and save images with transparent backgrounds for layering. Create endless style variations and combinations in the Workshop mode.

**Highlights:** Photo to painting conversion, Dozens of included styles, Custom style creation (Workshop mode), Paint masks for brush stroke control, Save with transparent backgrounds, High-resolution image saving (up to 21MP)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planet Style Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pearl Style Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daisy Style Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Poppy Style Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sailboat Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orange Styles | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Styles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Transparency Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🎨 Turns photos into beautiful paintings
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Wonderful paint effects
- 💡 Allows creating unique artwork

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saving issues on newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔧 Needs updates and bug fixes

**Reported bugs**

- Saving images not working
- Crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to adjust paint effects
- Support for higher resolutions
- Faster performance


### Brushstroke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushstroke/id824421012)

Transform your photos and videos into stunning paintings with a single touch. Edit, personalize with a signature, and share your creations on social media. High-quality canvas prints of your artwork can also be ordered and delivered directly to your home.

**Highlights:** Photo to painting transformation, Video to painting transformation, Signature personalization, Social media sharing, Canvas print ordering, Multiple painting styles

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brushstroke | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Brushstroke | $9.99 | per month |
| Brushstroke | $29.99 | per year |
| Brushstroke | $59.99 | per year |
| Illustration Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Video Paintings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $13.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $15.99 | one-time |
| Brushstroke | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Versatile painting effects
- 💡 Helpful for planning paintings
- 🖼️ Turns photos into paintings
- 🎨 Excellent for creating art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with saving/exporting images
- 🔍 Difficult to find/select photos
- 💰 Expensive for some features
- 🖼️ Printed results not always accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing certain photos
- Saved images disappear from camera roll
- Slider controls not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More painting/filter styles
- Ability to adjust brush size/strokes
- Better photo organization/search
- Improved printing quality/options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glaze free?

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

### Is Brushstroke free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Glaze or Brushstroke?

Brushstroke is rated higher. Glaze averages 4.4 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while Brushstroke averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do Glaze or Brushstroke have ads?

Neither Glaze nor Brushstroke shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glaze or Brushstroke?

Glaze ships an update every 4 months, and Brushstroke monthly. Most recently, Glaze was updated on October 5, 2026 and Brushstroke on October 15, 2026.

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