Comparison

Simple Create vs MuralView2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple Create

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Simple Create (SC) is an intuitive software for designing labels, stickers, and wobblers without the need for professional DTP software. Not only you can easily create designs and cut lines, but you can also print and cut directly from this software. [Design creation functions] ・Create designs using shapes, text, and images ・Enlarge, rotate, mirror, and other design processing ・Frame extraction, image tracing, and clipping functions ・Load image data (JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, TIF) ・Load SVG files ・Save and load designs ・Print and cut design settings ・Various templates [Form creation,and design layout] ・Create forms that are convenient for creating labels, etc. (Forms are frames that specify the shape of element, number of elements, and placement interval) ・Layout designs in forms [Output] ・Preview of print, cut, and print & cut ・Output settings for print and cut ・Print & cut via RasterLink7 *1 ・Cut output to plotter ・Print output to external printer [Compatible models] Printer ・CJV200 ・JV200 ・TS200 ・UJV200 ・UJV300DTF-75 Plotter ・CG-AR *1 A Windows PC with the following software installed is required RasterLink7 v4.1.1 or later Mimaki driver v5.12.0 or later Latest version confirmed to work.  ・iOS26

About

MuralView2

Visualize your artwork directly on walls using augmented reality. Wrap designs around curved surfaces and use the dimmed image as a precise on-site drawing guide. This tool helps artists accurately preview and execute murals.

Highlights
  • Real-time AR mural preview
  • Curve artwork to match surfaces
  • Adjustable opacity for drawing guides
  • Easy image placement and repositioning
  • Scale and positioning controls
  • On-site workflow optimization
Features
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Shape your design to the surface with MuralView2 Wrap artwork around columns and curved walls preview it live for your client and dim it down for precise on site drawing MuralView2 is built for muralists sign painters and artists who need to visualize and execute designs directly on real world surfaces Whether you are pitching a concept or painting on location this tool helps you move faster and work more accurately SEE YOUR MURAL BEFORE YOU PAINT Place your artwork directly onto walls using AR and show your client exactly how it will look in real time No guesswork no mockups just a true to scale preview in their space CURVE YOUR ARTWORK TO MATCH REAL SURFACES Not every wall is flat Use horizontal and vertical curve controls to wrap your design around columns rounded surfaces and concave walls Adjust your image to match the architecture so your preview actually feels real DIM FOR DRAWING Lower the opacity of your image and use it as a live guide while you paint Perfect for sketching layouts dialing in proportions and staying accurate on large scale work MOVE SCALE AND POSITION WITH EASE Quickly adjust your artwork on the wall resize reposition and fine tune placement until everything feels right If the image shifts simply move it back into place and keep going BUILT FOR REAL JOB SITES Designed for artists working in the field Whether you are in a clients home a restaurant or on a ladder MuralView2 helps you stay efficient and in control KEY FEATURES Real time AR mural preview Convex and concave curve controls for columns and curved walls Adjustable opacity for drawing guides Easy image placement and repositioning Scale and positioning controls Fast simple workflow for on site use WHO IT IS FOR Muralists Sign painters Street artists Designers presenting work to clients Anyone who wants to visualize artwork on a wall before committing WHY IT MATTERS Stop guessing how your design will look on a wall Show it Adjust it Draw it MuralView2 helps you bridge the gap between concept and execution so you can sell ideas faster and paint with confidence

Screenshots

Simple Create4 screens
MuralView24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Create at none against MuralView2's 1. Simple Create also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). MuralView2's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MuralView2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Simple Create asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Create ships an update every 5 months, MuralView2 daily. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple Create versus MuralView2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple CreateMuralView2
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.PAUL VITALE

In-app purchases

None

Simple Create

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MuralView2

Subscriptions1
  • MuralView2 Yearly Access3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Create free?
Simple Create is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MuralView2 free?
MuralView2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Create or MuralView2 have ads?
Neither Simple Create nor MuralView2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Create or MuralView2?
Simple Create ships an update every 5 months, and MuralView2 daily. Most recently, Simple Create was updated on September 11, 2026 and MuralView2 on September 14, 2026.

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