# HEAVYPAINT vs Feather

The clearest difference is price: HEAVYPAINT at Free against Feather's $14.99. HEAVYPAINT also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Feather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

HEAVYPAINT is free to download; Feather costs $14.99 up front. HEAVYPAINT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Feather asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for HEAVYPAINT against 4.1 for Feather. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 115 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of HEAVYPAINT's written reviews are positive against 65% of Feather's.

HEAVYPAINT ships an update every 5 weeks, Feather every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HEAVYPAINT | Feather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavypaint/id6654887306/reviews) | **[4.1 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feather-draw-in-3d/id6737254232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **65.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 37 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HEAVYPOLY, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469848545) | [Sketchsoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636452159) |

## What reviewers say

### HEAVYPAINT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavypaint/id6654887306)

This app offers a raw digital painting experience with unique tools for creating textured art and quick studies. It's designed for artists who embrace digital chaos and seek a streamlined, mobile art studio.

**Highlights:** Unique digital brushes, Color Jitter for texture, Fast color blocking tools, Line Blend for gradients, Liquify tool, Minimalist interface, Gallery for creations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gallery Sync Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Gallery Sync Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful brushes and tools
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Unique and distilled painting experience
- 👍 Responsive and dedicated developer
- 👍 Great community support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Issues with saving and restoring purchases
- 🐛 Inconsistent UI and missing features

**Reported bugs**

- Gallery crashes
- Artwork files not saving properly
- Eyedropper tool not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved layer management
- More customization options
- Better color controls and eyedropper tool


### Feather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feather-draw-in-3d/id6737254232)

Create stunning 3D artwork from any angle with intuitive tools and a powerful rendering engine. This app allows for seamless navigation, versatile brushes, and advanced editing features, making it ideal for artists and designers to bring their visions to life.

**Highlights:** Intuitive 3D navigation and drawing, Pressure-sensitive 3D brushes, 3D Liquify tool for detailed editing, Post-processing effects and lighting, Export to 3D formats, Fully offline functionality, AR View for real-world placement

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HEAVYPAINT free?

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

### Is Feather free?

Feather costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HEAVYPAINT or Feather?

Feather is rated higher. HEAVYPAINT averages 4.0 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Feather averages 4.1 from 115 ratings.

### Do HEAVYPAINT or Feather have ads?

Neither HEAVYPAINT nor Feather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HEAVYPAINT or Feather?

HEAVYPAINT ships an update every 5 weeks, and Feather every 3 weeks. Most recently, HEAVYPAINT was updated on October 25, 2026 and Feather on October 25, 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.*