# AnimCreate vs Symmetry Painter

The clearest difference is price: AnimCreate at Free against Symmetry Painter's $0.99. AnimCreate also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Symmetry Painter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

AnimCreate is free to download; Symmetry Painter costs $0.99 up front. AnimCreate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Symmetry Painter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Symmetry Painter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AnimCreate has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AnimCreate ships an update fortnightly, Symmetry Painter every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AnimCreate | Symmetry Painter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animcreate/id6470430408/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symmetry-painter/id6744360164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 89 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [佳 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/692108455) | [Philippe Zay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200498230) |

## What reviewers say

### AnimCreate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animcreate/id6470430408)

Create 2D and 3D animations with frame-by-frame drawing, bone animation, and 3D camera tools. Import Photoshop brushes and videos to enhance your projects. Offers advanced features for both beginners and professionals.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame hand-drawn animation, Component & bone animation, 3D hand-drawn and camera movement, Import Photoshop brushes, Video import for drawing, Unlimited layers and frames (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Member | $19.99 | per year |


### Symmetry Painter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symmetry-painter/id6744360164)

This drawing app lets kids and adults create colorful art with mirrored strokes and fun effects. Easily paint with emojis, use a spray brush, and adjust brush settings. Save your masterpieces or paint on existing photos.

**Highlights:** Symmetric drawing modes, Rainbow color shifting, Spray brush effect, Emoji painting, Adjustable brush settings, Photo import for painting, Save and gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AnimCreate free?

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

### Is Symmetry Painter free?

Symmetry Painter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AnimCreate or Symmetry Painter?

Symmetry Painter is rated higher. AnimCreate averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Symmetry Painter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AnimCreate or Symmetry Painter have ads?

Neither AnimCreate nor Symmetry Painter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AnimCreate or Symmetry Painter?

AnimCreate ships an update fortnightly, and Symmetry Painter every 8 months. Most recently, AnimCreate was updated on October 8, 2026 and Symmetry Painter on October 8, 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.*