# الفنان vs Painter Tools

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Painter Tools at none against الفنان's 1. Painter Tools also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). الفنان's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 5). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. الفنان sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Painter Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for الفنان against 3.8 for Painter Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: الفنان has 3.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

الفنان ships an update every 6 weeks, Painter Tools every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | الفنان | Painter Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id645129805/reviews) | **[3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/painter-tools/id6463155632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 52 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sameh Aly](https://appshunter.io/developer/438759876) | [Artem Chuvilin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689564917) |

## What reviewers say

### الفنان

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id645129805)

Unleash your creativity with a digital art studio. Draw, paint, and share your masterpieces. Choose from various backgrounds, customize brush sizes and transparency, and select from a wide range of colors or create your own.

**Highlights:** Draw and paint, Coloring tools, Share to social media, 20 background images, Adjustable brush size, Adjustable transparency, Color selection and creation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| النسخة الكاملة | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent drawing tools
- ❤️ Beautiful and intuitive design
- 🖌️ Wide range of colors and brushes
- 💻 Easy to use on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- ⏱️ Slow performance at times
- 🔒 Lack of undo/redo functionality
- 💰 Too many ads interrupting the experience

**Reported bugs**

- Black color not working properly
- Brush size changes unexpectedly
- Crashes when trying to save drawings

**Requested features**

- Add layers and blending modes
- Implement cloud sync and cross-device support
- Provide more advanced drawing tools and customization options
- Improve performance and reduce lag


### Painter Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/painter-tools/id6463155632)

This drawing application offers a range of brushes and background editing tools for both beginners and professionals. Create sketches or complex designs, save your work, and share it with others.

**Highlights:** Multiple brushes, Background editing, Add images, Save drawings, Share creations

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is الفنان free?

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

### Is Painter Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, الفنان or Painter Tools?

Painter Tools is rated higher. الفنان averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Painter Tools averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do الفنان or Painter Tools have ads?

Both الفنان and Painter Tools show ads.

### Which is updated more often, الفنان or Painter Tools?

الفنان ships an update every 6 weeks, and Painter Tools every 5 days. Most recently, الفنان was updated on September 28, 2026 and Painter Tools on July 28, 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.*