# Concepts vs Infinite Painter

The clearest difference is rating: Concepts at 4.7 against Infinite Painter's 4.1. Concepts also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Concepts sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Infinite Painter sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Concepts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 10K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Concepts's written reviews are positive against 67% of Infinite Painter's.

Concepts ships an update fortnightly, Infinite Painter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Concepts | Infinite Painter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concepts/id560586497/reviews)** | [4.1 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-painter/id1146543227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 67.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 258 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TopHatch, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/560586500) | [Sean Brakefield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146543226) |

## What reviewers say

### Concepts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concepts/id560586497)

This flexible vector-based sketchbook offers an infinite canvas for ideation and design. Easily sketch, take notes, and create detailed designs with editable strokes and powerful tools. Share your work in various formats for seamless collaboration and professional output.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas, Vector-based sketching, Realistic pens, pencils, and brushes, Editable vector elements, Unlimited layers, Scale and measurement tools, Object libraries

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Everything Monthly + Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Everything Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Everything Yearly + Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Shape Library | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pen Brush Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Body Forms | $1.99 | one-time |
| Make Your Own Objects | $3.99 | one-time |
| Essentials (iPhone Only) | $4.99 | one-time |
| PDF Essentials | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack  Legacy | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10 Object Packs | $14.99 | one-time |
| Essentials | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Infinite canvas
- 👍 Intuitive and customizable interface
- 🎨 Powerful drawing and sketching tools
- 💡 Versatile for various use cases (architecture, design, note-taking)
- 🔒 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some users
- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive for casual users
- 🔧 Limited text handling and editing capabilities
- 🔀 Inconsistent behavior of certain tools (e.g., eraser, alignment)

**Reported bugs**

- Memory issues when working with large, complex drawings
- Inconsistent behavior of the eraser tool
- Inaccuracies in the snap-to-grid and measurement tools
- Exporting issues, such as loss of data or poor quality

**Requested features**

- Improved text editing and formatting options
- Better color selection and customization tools
- Collaboration and real-time sharing features
- Seamless integration with other design/productivity apps
- Syncing and backup capabilities across devices


### Infinite Painter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-painter/id1146543227)

Create stunning digital art with a powerful painting, sketching, and drawing app. It offers a vast array of brushes, intuitive tools, and advanced features for artists of all skill levels. Share your creations with time-lapse recordings and enjoy a seamless creative workflow.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of built-in and custom brushes, Intuitive and customizable interface, Advanced layer management, Time-lapse recording, Perspective guides, Selection and transformation tools, Color correction and filters

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Everything! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything! (iPhone-only) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything (Trial Discount) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth brushstrokes
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💎 Powerful and feature-rich
- 🎨 Excellent brush and color selection
- 🖌️ Realistic painting experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Layers locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions and guidance
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive compared to alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- Layers disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Brush behavior changing unexpectedly
- Canvas resizing causing crashes
- Inability to export projects properly

**Requested features**

- Add text tool
- Improve layer management and organization
- Implement better palm rejection
- Allow more customization of UI and tools
- Add support for Photoshop brushes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Concepts free?

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

### Is Infinite Painter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Concepts or Infinite Painter?

Concepts is rated higher. Concepts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Infinite Painter averages 4.1 from 10K ratings.

### Do Concepts or Infinite Painter have ads?

Neither Concepts nor Infinite Painter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Concepts or Infinite Painter?

Concepts ships an update fortnightly, and Infinite Painter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Concepts was updated on September 25, 2026 and Infinite Painter on September 24, 2026.

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