Artf vs PaintMagic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Artf
Transform your photos into stunning artistic masterpieces with a wide array of AI-powered filters. Create unique styles by letting AI analyze your images, all processed directly on your device for convenience and security.
- Over 50 artistic filters
- AI-generated custom filters
- On-device image processing
- Photo to sketch conversion
- Avatar image creation
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Artf is an innovative app that instantly converts your photos into stunning, masterpiece-like painting styles. Leveraging a plethora of filters and AI technology, it turns your photos into magnificent pieces of art. Features: Over 50 Filters: We offer a variety of filters inspired by famous artworks. With delicate touches and vibrant color effects, your photos will shine like they're part of a masterpiece. Create Original Filters: Let AI analyze images you provide and generate unique filters. Get your own special painting style. On-device Processing: Perform all editing directly on your device without uploading images. It's convenient and secure. Recommended for: Those who want to transform their images into portrait-style artworks. Anyone looking to create avatar images Those who want to easily create sketches from photos. Use art filters to turn your photos into artistic masterpieces and enjoy the transformation.
PaintMagic
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What is PaintMagic? PaintMagic turns your everyday photos into stunning, painterly masterpieces - right from your iPhone or iPad! Easily adjust paint strength, add realistic effects, and watch your images transform into artwork that’s perfect for profile pics, postcards, wallpapers, messages, stickers, WhatsApp, and more. All the magic happens on your device - no internet needed, no data uploaded, ever. Completely FREE to use: - No ads - No In-App purchase - No subscriptions - No sign-ups - 100% private Have fun creating - and don’t forget to explore the other apps too!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Artf at none against PaintMagic's 1. Artf also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). PaintMagic's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. PaintMagic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Artf asks for nothing beyond the download.
Artf ships an update daily, PaintMagic every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Artf | PaintMagic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Atsushi Fujimoto | Jan Nutbroek |
In-app purchases
Artf
No in-app purchases
PaintMagic
- 10 Frames for Paintings$1.99
