# KitColorsPro vs Paint Codex

The clearest difference is rating: Paint Codex at 5.0 against KitColorsPro's 4.8. Paint Codex also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). KitColorsPro's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KitColorsPro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Paint Codex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paint Codex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

KitColorsPro ships an update every 10 days, Paint Codex fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KitColorsPro | Paint Codex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitcolorspro-model-paint/id6739132740/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-codex/id6752630177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 124 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Davit Kamavosyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783760426) | [Mitch Zavala](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840294021) |

## What reviewers say

### KitColorsPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitcolorspro-model-paint/id6739132740)

This app helps model painters find and manage colors. It features a large color library, allows custom scheme creation, and can pick colors directly from images with RGB precision. Manage your paint inventory and discover recommended shades and alternatives.

**Highlights:** Extensive color library, Custom color scheme creation, Color picking from images (RGB), Recommended colors and alternatives, Inventory and wishlist management, Advanced search filters

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KitColorsPro Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| KitColorsPro Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### Paint Codex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-codex/id6752630177)

This app helps miniature and model painters document their creative process. Organize projects, record every step with custom phases, and build a personal gallery of your work. Export your progress to share with clients or the community.

**Highlights:** Create custom paint doctrines, Record painting steps and phases, Capture progress via camera/gallery, Export projects as .paintcodex files, Offline-first design for privacy, Personal gallery for completed work

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paint Codex Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Paint Codex Premium (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KitColorsPro free?

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

### Is Paint Codex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KitColorsPro or Paint Codex?

Paint Codex is rated higher. KitColorsPro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Paint Codex averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do KitColorsPro or Paint Codex have ads?

Neither KitColorsPro nor Paint Codex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KitColorsPro or Paint Codex?

KitColorsPro ships an update every 10 days, and Paint Codex fortnightly. Most recently, KitColorsPro was updated on October 10, 2026 and Paint Codex on October 8, 2026.

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