Comparison

Figure Paint Collector vs Hobby Codex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Figure Paint Collector

Features
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Got more paint pots than unpainted minis in your pile of shame? Whether you’re a Warhammer fan, paint 75 mm busts, or collect anime figures, Figure Paint Collector is your new hobby buddy. This freemium app lets you manage your paint collection like a pro—no hassle. Figure Paint Collector helps you keep total control of your paints and modeling projects: - Paint Library: catalog every pot in detail (name, brand, color, type, code). Got Citadel, Vallejo, Scale75, or other paints? Add them to your inventory in a tap! - Wishlist: save the paints you want for your next army or project. Never forget that shade to finish your Warhammer tank or the perfect elf skin tone. - Projects with sections & budgets: organize your modeling projects in stages, assign paints to each section, and track your budget—even flag paid commissions. Perfect if you paint for clients or just like to plan your spending. - Custom Lists: create themed lists (e.g., “NMM Sword Palette” or “Cyberpunk Colors”) using paints from your library or wishlist. Sort your colors by technique, game, or any idea you have. - Achievements & Gamification:*unlock fun achievements as you use the app. Logged 100 paints? Achievement unlocked! Stay motivated and friendly-compete with other painters. - Intuitive Gestures: manage everything fast with swipes and long-presses. Swipe a paint right to add it to a project, left to add it to your wishlist, and so on. - Full Compatibility: Figure Paint Collector looks great on iPhone and iPad with adaptive layouts for every screen. It’s even ready for Apple Vision Pro—manage your paints in mixed reality and take your hobby into the future. - Fully localized in Spanish & English: the app is 100 % in Spanish (and English too), made for the global Hispanic community. Hobby jargon is baked into the interface so every mini painter feels at home. - Frequent Updates: the paint catalog stays fresh (e.g., the latest Vallejo Model Color and Game Color ranges were recently added). Your favorite brands are always up to date. Figure Paint Collector is free to download and use with its basic features. Love it and want more? Upgrade to Figure Paint Collector Pro. Pro unlocks advanced features, gives you early access to new goodies, and supports an indie developer—all for less than the price of one paint pot a month! Keep your paint arsenal organized, plan your Warhammer or Gunpla projects stress-free, and track every bit of progress. Figure Paint Collector turns the sometimes chaotic world of paints into an organized, fun space so you can focus on what really matters: bringing your miniatures to life with color!

About

Hobby Codex

Organize your miniature painting hobby with this app. Catalog your collection, save paint recipes, manage your paint inventory, and track project progress. Designed for mobile use on your painting desk.

Highlights
  • Catalog miniatures
  • Save paint recipes
  • Manage paint inventory
  • Track project progress
  • Log painting sessions
  • Built-in paint catalog
Features
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Hobby Codex is a mobile app for miniature painters. It keeps your collection, paints, color schemes, projects, and painting journal in one place. Once boxes start piling up, notes get scattered, and you can no longer remember which paints or steps were planned, it becomes hard to keep track. Hobby Codex helps you follow a miniature from the box to the finished model. Start by scanning a box Scan its barcode, or search by name, to find its contents and add its miniatures to your collection in a few taps. No need to enter every reference one by one. The catalogue also lets you browse available factions and boxes. This feature is available with a subscription. You can also add a miniature manually, whether it comes from a box that is not in the catalogue or is a custom reference. Organize your collection Track the miniatures you own or want to buy, along with their assembly and painting progress. Add your own photos, notes, and details to keep a useful record of every model. Plan your painting - create color schemes; - break a miniature down into parts and painting steps; - keep track of the paints and techniques you use; - see which pots are missing from your inventory. Move your projects forward Group related miniatures into projects or campaigns. Track their progress and keep a clear view of what remains to be done. Keep a record of your sessions The journal records your painting sessions: time spent, miniatures worked on, calendar, and progress over time. Pick up where you left off without having to reconstruct your plans. Your collection stays on your device by default. If you create an account, you can choose to back up your data and photos to the cloud and restore them on another device. Hobby Codex is available in French and English, with no ads. Catalogue subscription Tracking features are free. Access to the box catalogue requires an account and a Hobby Codex Catalogue subscription, monthly or yearly, that renews automatically. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nicolaslabrousse.github.io/hobby-codex-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

Figure Paint Collector3 screens
Hobby Codex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hobby Codex at every 6 days against Figure Paint Collector's every 4 months. Hobby Codex also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Figure Paint Collector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Hobby Codex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Figure Paint Collector ships an update every 4 months, Hobby Codex every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Figure Paint Collector versus Hobby Codex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFigure Paint CollectorHobby Codex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosafat Vicente PerezLabrousse Nicolas

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Figure Paint Collector

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual subscription14 Days trial$9.991 Year
2 purchases

Hobby Codex

Subscriptions2
  • Box Catalog$2.991 Month
  • Box Catalog$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Figure Paint Collector free?
Figure Paint Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hobby Codex free?
Hobby Codex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Figure Paint Collector or Hobby Codex have ads?
Neither Figure Paint Collector nor Hobby Codex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Figure Paint Collector or Hobby Codex?
Figure Paint Collector ships an update every 4 months, and Hobby Codex every 6 days. Most recently, Figure Paint Collector was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hobby Codex on October 31, 2026.

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