Modeling Buddy vs BrushLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Modeling Buddy
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Make your plastic model hobby more convenient and enjoyable! "Modeling Buddy" is a comprehensive tool app designed to support hobbyists and collectors alike. Temporary painting: Change the colors in the model image to clarify the painting image. Backlog Management: Easily list purchased kits and keep track of storage locations and quantities! Modeling Tools Management: Organize your tools in use or in stock, and avoid running out or forgetting to restock. Calendar & Reminders: Seamlessly manage your building plans and kit release dates. Link Feature: Centralize your favorite websites and reference materials in one place! Magnifier Function: Use your camera to make fine work easier than ever. From beginners to experts, this app is built for every plastic model enthusiast. Let us be the Buddy that fully supports your plastic model life! Download now and get the ultimate Buddy for your hobby! Web Services by Yahoo! JAPAN (https://developer.yahoo.co.jp/sitemap/)
BrushLog
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Never forget a paint mix again. BrushLog is a miniature painting recipe manager for tabletop hobbyists. "Was it Mephiston Red and Corax White at 2:1, or 3:1?" Stop guessing. Record every recipe — paints, ratios, layers, and notes — linked to each miniature you own. 【What you can do with BrushLog】 ▷ Record Paint Recipes Save the paints used, mix ratios, layer order, and step notes for every recipe. Attach multiple recipes to one mini (base coat, shade, highlight, etc.). Duplicate recipes or copy them to another miniature. ▷ Link Paints to Minis — Both Ways See exactly which paints went on any mini, and which minis use any given paint. Finished works are shown in a clean grid view. ▷ 5,900+ Color Presets Citadel, Vallejo, Mr. Hobby, and more — built right in. Pick from the library or set any custom hex color with the color wheel. ▷ Track Progress & Painting Time Four stages: Backlog → Building → Painting → Done. Log time spent on each mini. A banner alerts you when any paint is running low. ▷ Export & Import Your Data (Free) Export paints, miniatures, and recipes as a single CSV — or as a ZIP that includes photos. Import the same formats to add data back on this device. ▷ Before & After Photo Comparison (Pro) Swipe a slider to compare the miniature before and after painting. Watch your skills improve over time. Supports both camera and photo library. ▷ Project / Army Management (Pro) Group minis into armies, collections, or any project you choose. ▷ Share Recipes as Images (Pro) Generate shareable recipe images for social media or your painting group. ▷ Painting Reminder (Pro) Set a weekly local notification on your preferred day and time. No server required — runs entirely on your device. 【Who it's for】 · Warhammer 40K / Age of Sigmar hobbyists painting multiple minis at once · Anyone who keeps forgetting their Citadel paint mix ratios · Collectors who lose track of which paint goes on which mini · Hobbyists who want to share recipes with friends 【Japanese & English UI】 The interface follows your device language (Japanese or English). 【All data stays on your device】 Recipes, photos, and paint data are stored only on your iPhone / iPad. No external servers. No account required. 【Pricing】 · Free: up to 5 minis & 20 paints, including CSV/ZIP export & import · Pro (one-time purchase): unlimited minis & paints, before/after photo comparison, project management, recipe image sharing, painting reminder Not a subscription. Buy once, use forever. Less than the price of two Citadel paints. ------------------ Developer: Kore Apps Support: support@kore-apps.com ------------------
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Modeling Buddy at none against BrushLog's 1. BrushLog's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price 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
Both are free to download. BrushLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Modeling Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Modeling Buddy ships an update every 4 weeks, BrushLog weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Modeling Buddy | BrushLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | takumi kojima | kazuki korenori |
In-app purchases
Modeling Buddy
No in-app purchases
BrushLog
- BrushLog Pro$5.99








