# Paint AI vs Graph Paper

The clearest difference is rating: Paint AI at 4.3 against Graph Paper's 2.8. Paint AI also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 8) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). Graph Paper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paint AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Graph Paper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paint AI holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paint AI has 1.5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Paint AI's written reviews are positive against 25% of Graph Paper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Paint AI ships an update fortnightly, Graph Paper daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paint AI | Graph Paper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-ai-color-visualizer/id6654889869/reviews)** | [2.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graph-paper/id6727015373/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [REIMAGE AI INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641365020) | [Accidental Fish Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403084780) |

## What reviewers say

### Paint AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-ai-color-visualizer/id6654889869)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #209 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Visualize paint colors in your home before you buy. This app uses AI to show how any color will look on your walls, inside or out. Access real paint colors from major brands with names and codes.

**Highlights:** AI-powered color visualization, Real paint colors from major brands, Interior and exterior visualization, Instant color matching from photos, Explore similar color suggestions, Easy-to-use interface

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful color visualization
- 👍 Accurate color matching
- 👍 Intuitive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Inaccurate color representation
- 🐛 Unreliable masking/selection tools
- 🔍 Limited tutorials/guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to generate colors
- Distorted color overlay
- Incompatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Improved color accuracy
- Better selection/masking tools
- More comprehensive tutorials
- Expanded paint brand options


### Graph Paper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graph-paper/id6727015373)

This app provides a minimalist digital sketchpad with a hand-drawn feel for planning, diagramming, and doodling. It offers both freehand and vector drawing tools, grid alignment, and iCloud sync for seamless workflow across devices.

**Highlights:** Authentic hand-drawn feel, Blueprint and Graph Paper modes, Freehand and Vector drawing tools, Grid-aligned shapes and text, Precise shape editing, iCloud sync, Export sketches as images

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paint AI free?

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

### Is Graph Paper free?

Graph Paper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Paint AI or Graph Paper?

Paint AI is rated higher. Paint AI averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Graph Paper averages 2.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Paint AI or Graph Paper have ads?

Neither Paint AI nor Graph Paper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paint AI or Graph Paper?

Paint AI ships an update fortnightly, and Graph Paper daily. Most recently, Paint AI was updated on September 24, 2026 and Graph Paper on June 5, 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.*