# iLMiNA vs This User

The clearest difference is rating: This User at 5.0 against iLMiNA's 4.5. This User also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). iLMiNA's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iLMiNA sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year and This User sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

This User holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iLMiNA has 46 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iLMiNA ships an update weekly, This User every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLMiNA | This User |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilmina-drawing-and-paint/id6479284305/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-user-userbox/id6788028835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PGN Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/476264217) | [Brady Mower](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136801385) |

## What reviewers say

### iLMiNA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilmina-drawing-and-paint/id6479284305)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Blood Drop Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Illustration Noise Set | $2.49 | one-time |
| Pro Linework Set | $2.49 | one-time |
| Dry Watercolor Set | $2.49 | one-time |
| Prism Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Frill Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Splash Brush Set | $3.49 | one-time |
| Flower Set | $3.49 | one-time |
| Dreamy Cute Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pop Effect Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Glitter Set 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Food Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Analog Set (Antique) | $4.49 | one-time |
| Accessory Set | $4.49 | one-time |
| Pro Watercolor Set | $4.49 | one-time |
| Glitter Set | $4.49 | one-time |
| Star Set | $4.49 | one-time |
| Texture Set 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Watercolor Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Various Letters Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Watercolor Set 2 | $5.49 | one-time |
| Various Line Set | $5.49 | one-time |
| Arrow set | $5.99 | one-time |
| Analog Brush Set 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Texture Set | $6.49 | one-time |


### This User

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-user-userbox/id6788028835)

Easily create personalized userboxes and widgets with a variety of fonts, colors, and styles. Export your creations for social media, wallpapers, or home screen widgets. Unlock all features with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Live preview editing, Multiple color palettes and pixel fonts, One-tap preset styles, Shuffle feature for random designs, Export for social media and wallpapers, Home screen widgets, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| This User Pro Pass | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLMiNA free?

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

### Is This User free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iLMiNA or This User?

This User is rated higher. iLMiNA averages 4.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while This User averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do iLMiNA or This User have ads?

Neither iLMiNA nor This User shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iLMiNA or This User?

iLMiNA ships an update weekly, and This User every 2 days. Most recently, iLMiNA was updated on October 30, 2026 and This User on October 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.*