# Lucinate vs Paper

The clearest difference is price: Paper at $6.99 against Lucinate's $29.99. Paper also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Lucinate's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Lucinate costs $29.99 and Paper $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lucinate against 5.0 for Paper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

Lucinate ships an update monthly, Paper every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lucinate | Paper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucinate/id6523413169/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-3d-drawing-studio/id6765533141/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kymatica AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/522046659) | [Imran Gul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445508793) |

## What reviewers say

### Lucinate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucinate/id6523413169)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create algorithmic art, generative visuals, and video synthesis with a modular graphics studio. Explore the intersection of math and graphics for intricate stills, evolving patterns, and interactive shader art. Turn abstract ideas into visual form for creation, play, and performance.

**Highlights:** Algorithmic art creation, Generative visuals, Video synthesis, Modular flexibility, Parametric shaders, Custom shader coding, MIDI and audio modulation, Beat-synced visuals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Paper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-3d-drawing-studio/id6765533141)

Create intricate 3D models with a tactile, paper-art feel. This app offers unparalleled spatial freedom, allowing you to draw directly into 3D space without a canvas. Sculpt complex shapes using intuitive tools and realistic materials.

**Highlights:** Zero-canvas 3D drawing, Intuitive OmniJoystick control, Tactile drawing and geometry tools, Realistic material library, Cinematic lighting presets, Professional export options (USDZ, OBJ)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lucinate free?

Lucinate costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paper free?

Paper costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lucinate or Paper?

Lucinate and Paper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Lucinate or Paper have ads?

Neither Lucinate nor Paper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lucinate or Paper?

Lucinate ships an update monthly, and Paper every 9 days. Most recently, Lucinate was updated on October 25, 2026 and Paper on October 22, 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.*