# Lumbernatics vs Paint Codex

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paint Codex at 100% against Lumbernatics's 0%. Paint Codex also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Lumbernatics's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 8) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lumbernatics sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Paint Codex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paint Codex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumbernatics has 66 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lumbernatics's written reviews are positive against 100% of Paint Codex's.

Lumbernatics ships an update every 5 weeks, Paint Codex fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumbernatics | Paint Codex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumbernatics-woodwork-design/id6648790666/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-codex/id6752630177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aidaluu Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/412506671) | [Mitch Zavala](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840294021) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumbernatics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumbernatics-woodwork-design/id6648790666)

Create detailed woodworking plans and 3D models with intuitive editors. Visualize projects, customize lumber sizes, and export designs for easy building. Save and manage your projects efficiently.

**Highlights:** 3D model creation, 2D isometric sketching, Customizable lumber sizes, Export designs as images, Save and re-edit projects, Quick lumber piece duplication, Alignment and numbering tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Perpetual Upgrade | $99.99 | one-time |


### Paint Codex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-codex/id6752630177)

This app helps miniature and model painters document their creative process. Organize projects, record every step with custom phases, and build a personal gallery of your work. Export your progress to share with clients or the community.

**Highlights:** Create custom paint doctrines, Record painting steps and phases, Capture progress via camera/gallery, Export projects as .paintcodex files, Offline-first design for privacy, Personal gallery for completed work

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paint Codex Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Paint Codex Premium (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumbernatics free?

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

### Is Paint Codex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lumbernatics or Paint Codex?

Paint Codex is rated higher. Lumbernatics averages 3.4 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Paint Codex averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Lumbernatics or Paint Codex have ads?

Neither Lumbernatics nor Paint Codex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lumbernatics or Paint Codex?

Lumbernatics ships an update every 5 weeks, and Paint Codex fortnightly. Most recently, Lumbernatics was updated on October 24, 2026 and Paint Codex on October 24, 2026.

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