# HEAVYPAINT vs Lab.zip

The clearest difference is rating: Lab.zip at 4.3 against HEAVYPAINT's 4.0. Lab.zip also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (67% vs 58%). HEAVYPAINT's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HEAVYPAINT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lab.zip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lab.zip holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HEAVYPAINT has 65 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of HEAVYPAINT's written reviews are positive against 67% of Lab.zip's.

HEAVYPAINT ships an update every 6 weeks, Lab.zip fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HEAVYPAINT | Lab.zip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavypaint/id6654887306/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labzip/id6738157564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 35 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HEAVYPOLY, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469848545) | [Lab.zip Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779622267) |

## 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


### Lab.zip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labzip/id6738157564)

A visual research platform for creatives, offering curated references and contextual analysis for design inspiration. It provides focused research to help users find clarity and direction in their creative projects.

**Highlights:** Visual discovery, Contextual analysis, Curated references, In-depth research, Personal library access, Inspiration for creatives

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $8.00 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $72.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HEAVYPAINT free?

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

### Is Lab.zip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HEAVYPAINT or Lab.zip?

Lab.zip is rated higher. HEAVYPAINT averages 4.0 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Lab.zip averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do HEAVYPAINT or Lab.zip have ads?

Neither HEAVYPAINT nor Lab.zip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HEAVYPAINT or Lab.zip?

HEAVYPAINT ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lab.zip fortnightly. Most recently, HEAVYPAINT was updated on September 21, 2026 and Lab.zip on September 21, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*