# HEAVYPAINT vs VirtuCamera 2

The clearest difference is price: HEAVYPAINT at Free against VirtuCamera 2's $19.99. HEAVYPAINT also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (66 vs 13). VirtuCamera 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

HEAVYPAINT is free to download; VirtuCamera 2 costs $19.99 up front. HEAVYPAINT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and VirtuCamera 2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HEAVYPAINT holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HEAVYPAINT has 66 ratings behind it against 13, 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 56% of VirtuCamera 2's.

HEAVYPAINT ships an update every 6 weeks, VirtuCamera 2 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HEAVYPAINT | VirtuCamera 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavypaint/id6654887306/reviews)** | [3.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtucamera-2/id6761327593/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **58.4% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#8** |
| Size | 35 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HEAVYPOLY, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469848545) | [The Weird Byte SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888933250) |

## 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


### VirtuCamera 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtucamera-2/id6761327593)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This tool captures device motion and streams it in real-time to your favorite 3D software. Animate cameras with smooth motion and control playback directly from your device. Ideal for previs, layout, and animation tasks.

**Highlights:** Real-time viewport streaming, Device motion capture, Remote scene control, Up to 60 FPS capture, Camera animation smoothing, Encrypted Wi-Fi connection

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Indie Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Indie Yearly | $99.00 | per year |
| Pro Business Yearly | $990.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HEAVYPAINT free?

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

### Is VirtuCamera 2 free?

VirtuCamera 2 costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HEAVYPAINT or VirtuCamera 2?

HEAVYPAINT is rated higher. HEAVYPAINT averages 4.0 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while VirtuCamera 2 averages 3.3 from 13 ratings.

### Do HEAVYPAINT or VirtuCamera 2 have ads?

Neither HEAVYPAINT nor VirtuCamera 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HEAVYPAINT or VirtuCamera 2?

HEAVYPAINT ships an update every 6 weeks, and VirtuCamera 2 every 3 days. Most recently, HEAVYPAINT was updated on October 13, 2026 and VirtuCamera 2 on October 17, 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.*