Comparison

iLMiNA vs VirtualTablet

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

Head to head
About

iLMiNA

This creative app offers desktop-level painting tools on mobile, featuring high-quality brushes, advanced editing, and live streaming capabilities. Create, edit, and share your digital art seamlessly within one application.

Highlights
  • Desktop-equivalent painting tools
  • High-quality, customizable brushes
  • Integrated live streaming to YouTube
  • Advanced editing and filters
  • Layer system with blend modes
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Dark UI for focused work
Features
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iLMiNA – Mobile Paint App for Creators iLMiNA is a creative app designed for creators. It offers features comparable to desktop paint tools, including fast processing, advanced editing, diverse filters, high-quality brushes, and extensive color sets. You can also stream your creation process in real time, allowing you to create, edit, and share within a single app. iLMiNA unlocks endless possibilities for digital art. Key Features: - Completely free with no ads or restrictions on drawing features - Live streaming integrated with YouTube; share your canvas and voice globally - High-quality brushes included; Premium Plan unlocks all paid brushes and materials - Original and premium-exclusive color sets available - Desktop-equivalent painting tools - Auto-save ensures you never lose your work - Dark UI for a focused creative environment - Advanced GPU-based filters (MFG) expand creative possibilities - Create professional digital art on mobile - Premium Plan unlocks even more high-quality assets for greater creative freedom Streaming Features: - Connect to YouTube with the live streaming feature! Share your canvas and voice with the world, and enjoy creating while showing your creative process - Up to 1 hour of streaming for free. Upgrade to the Premium Plan to stream for up to 2 hours Catalog & Materials: - Easily add brushes and color sets from the catalog - Search by tags and manage favorites - Manage your assets with the Favorites feature High-Quality Brushes: - Over 100 practical, high-quality brushes, including pen, marker, pencil, crayon, watercolor, oil, acrylic, airbrush, blur, texture, and decorative brushes - Fully customizable brushes and brush sets with real-time previews - Freely customize each brush to suit your style - Real-time brush previews make it easy to visualize your strokes before drawing - Create custom brushes and sets Layer System: - Organize artwork with layers and folders - Move and transform entire folders at once. - Apply over 20 blend modes, adjust opacity, and move/transform entire folders - Adjust opacity for each layer individually - Import layers from camera, photos, or files - Rename layers and folders freely Color Panel: - Color picker with HSV, RGB, palette, and hex input - Exclusive color sets for iLMiNA Design Tool: - Distort – Intuitively warp and reshape parts of an image - Fill – Fill shapes with color - Shapes – Draw basic shapes such as rectangles and circles - Bucket – Fill specific areas instantly - Gradient – Create smooth color transitions - Selection – Select specific parts of the active layer - Auto Select – Automatically select a continuous area at once - Text – Draw and edit text - Move & Transform – Move, resize, and transform layers or layer folders - 35+ Filters – Enhance and arrange your images with a wide variety of effects Import & Export: - Supports PNG (with transparency), JPEG, and Adobe® Photoshop® PSD Additional Features: - Toggle the status bar on or off. Keep it visible to easily check the time and battery level while creating - In addition to stabilization, advanced stroke settings are available for greater drawing precision - Adjust touch position settings for a comfortable drawing experience, even with long nails - Easily pick colors with tap-and-hold iLMiNA Premium Plan: The Premium Plan provides unlimited access to all paid brushes and materials at no extra cost via subscription, expanding creative possibilities. Benefits: - Unlimited use of paid brushes and materials - Access to premium-exclusive items like color sets - Regular addition of new paid materials - Live streaming for up to 2 hours - Greater creative freedom and expression - Experiment freely with a wide range of materials - Inspires new ideas and higher-quality results Pricing: - Monthly: $3.99 / month - Yearly: $39 / year (equivalent to $3.33 / month) Questions & Issues: https://ilmina.net/contact Terms of Service: https://ilmina.net/terms_conditions

About

VirtualTablet

Transform your iOS device into a wireless pen tablet for your computer. Draw, write, and control your PC or Mac with precise, low-latency input using Apple Pencil or touch. Connect easily via Wi-Fi or USB for a professional graphic tablet experience without the cost.

Highlights
  • Wireless pen tablet functionality
  • Apple Pencil pressure and tilt support
  • Wi-Fi or USB connection
  • Screen mapping and mouse modes
  • Compatible with creative desktop apps
  • Low-latency cursor control
Features
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Turn your iPad or iPhone into a wireless pen tablet for your computer! Draw, write, and control your PC or Mac with Apple Pencil—just like a professional graphic tablet. VirtualTablet turns your iOS device into a high-precision input tablet for desktop apps. It connects over Wi-Fi or USB, giving you accurate, low-latency cursor control without buying expensive hardware. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Draw directly into desktop creative apps • Control your computer cursor with Apple Pencil or touch • Annotate PDFs, slides, and documents for teaching or presentations • Play rhythm games like osu with precise, low-latency input ------- CONNECT OVER WI-FI OR USB • Wi-Fi: connect wirelessly when your computer and iOS device are on the same router/network • USB: plug in for a rock-solid, low-latency wired connection • No complicated network setup—just scan a QR code or type a short connection code • Every input event is fully encrypted end-to-end for safe, private transmission ------- CHOOSE YOUR SETUP: SCREEN MAPPING OR MOUSE MODE VirtualTablet lets you decide how your cursor moves on your device. • Screen Mapping (Absolute Positioning) Your iPad maps directly to your computer display, similar to a traditional pen tablet. Ideal for artists and osu players. • Mouse Mode (Relative Positioning) Use your iPad like a large trackpad. Cursor movement follows your hand regardless of position. ------- APPLE PENCIL SUPPORT • Pressure and tilt sensitivity • Double-tap gesture support • Hover cursor control on supported Apple Pencil models Finger or passive stylus input is supported with basic functionality. ------- WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE APPS Compatible with popular desktop software such as Photoshop, Affinity, Krita, Clip Studio, Illustrator, and more. ------- REQUIREMENTS • A Windows or macOS computer (Linux is not supported yet) • The free VirtualTablet Server installed on your computer: https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/virtualtablet/download • Wi-Fi (same network) or a USB cable to connect your iOS device and computer ------- GETTING STARTED WITH VIRTUALTABLET • Download VirtualTablet on your iPhone or iPad • Install VirtualTablet Server on your Windows or macOS computer • Launch both, then connect by scanning the QR code or entering the connection code • Use Apple Pencil or touch to control your computer Need help? Visit our website or contact support from the app. https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/support/ ------- Stop paying for expensive drawing tablets. Use the device you already own—download VirtualTablet and start creating. HELP • Support page: https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/support/ • Email us: support@sunnysidesoft.com • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iLMiNA4 screens
VirtualTablet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iLMiNA at 4.5 against VirtualTablet's 3.3. iLMiNA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (46 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. iLMiNA sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year and VirtualTablet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iLMiNA holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iLMiNA has 46 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLMiNA ships an update weekly, VirtualTablet every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iLMiNA versus VirtualTablet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLMiNAVirtualTablet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (46 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPGN IncEunjin Joo

Customer experience

iLMiNA

All ratings45 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

VirtualTablet

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

27 purchases

iLMiNA

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year Plan1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time26
  • Blood Drop Set$1.99
  • Illustration Noise Set$2.49
  • Pro Linework Set$2.49
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  • Dry Watercolor Set$2.49
  • Prism Set$2.99
  • Fruit Set$2.99
  • Frill Set$2.99
  • Splash Brush Set$3.49
  • Flower Set$3.49
  • Dreamy Cute Set$3.99
  • Pop Effect Set$3.99
  • Glitter Set 2$3.99
  • Food Set$3.99
  • Analog Set (Antique)$4.49
  • Accessory Set$4.49
  • Pro Watercolor Set$4.49
  • Glitter Set$4.49
  • Star Set$4.49
  • Texture Set 2$4.99
  • Watercolor Set$4.99
  • Various Letters Set$4.99
  • Watercolor Set 2$5.49
  • Various Line Set$5.49
  • Arrow set$5.99
  • Analog Brush Set 2$5.99
  • Texture Set$6.49
3 purchases

VirtualTablet

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Annual)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Access$29.99

Questions

Is iLMiNA free?
iLMiNA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VirtualTablet free?
VirtualTablet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iLMiNA or VirtualTablet?
iLMiNA is rated higher. iLMiNA averages 4.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while VirtualTablet averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do iLMiNA or VirtualTablet have ads?
VirtualTablet shows ads; iLMiNA does not.
Which is updated more often, iLMiNA or VirtualTablet?
iLMiNA ships an update weekly, and VirtualTablet every 8 days. Most recently, iLMiNA was updated on October 27, 2026 and VirtualTablet on October 28, 2026.

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