Comparison

Modeling Buddy vs BrushLog

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

Head to head
About

Modeling Buddy

Features
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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/)

About

BrushLog

Features
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Never forget a paint mix again. BrushLog is a miniature painting recipe manager for tabletop hobbyists. "Was it that red and 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 Presets from major paint brands — built right in. Pick from the library or set any custom hex color with the color wheel. Use “Add from catalog” to add many paints at once. ▷ Track Progress & Painting Time Four stages: Backlog → Assembling → Painting → Done. Log time spent on each mini, or time your sessions with the painting timer. A banner alerts you when any paint is running low, and the Restock list gathers those paints for your next shop trip. ▷ 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 Photos and WIP Album Swipe a slider to compare the miniature before and after painting, and keep work-in-progress photos for each mini. 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 Cards Turn a miniature or recipe into an image card for social media or your painting group. Choose the size and details to show. ▷ 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】 · Tabletop wargamers painting multiple minis at once · Anyone who keeps forgetting their paint mix ratios · Collectors who lose track of which paint goes on which mini · Hobbyists who want to share recipes with friends 【Available in 8 languages】 The interface follows your device language: English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, or Portuguese. 【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, project management, painting reminder Not a subscription. Buy once, use forever. ------------------ Developer: Kore Apps Support: support@kore-apps.com ------------------

Screenshots

Modeling Buddy4 screens
BrushLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. BrushLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Modeling Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modeling Buddy ships an update every 4 weeks, BrushLog every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Modeling Buddy versus BrushLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModeling BuddyBrushLog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB58 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developertakumi kojimakazuki korenori

In-app purchases

None

Modeling Buddy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BrushLog

One-time1
  • BrushLog Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Modeling Buddy free?
Modeling Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrushLog free?
BrushLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Modeling Buddy or BrushLog have ads?
Modeling Buddy shows ads; BrushLog does not.
Which is updated more often, Modeling Buddy or BrushLog?
Modeling Buddy ships an update every 4 weeks, and BrushLog every 5 days. Most recently, Modeling Buddy was updated on October 30, 2026 and BrushLog on October 31, 2026.

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