Phorma vs LimePaint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phorma
Read full descriptionHide full description
Create stunning generative art with Phorma. No coding required and no AI involved. Generate unlimited unique designs with a few simple taps. Features: • 10 Algorithms to choose from: Each offers a unique artistic style. More coming soon! • Customizable parameters: Adjust settings like color, line weight, and tile size for endless combinations. • Pick colors your way: Use a minimal picker or the full system color picker. • Autogenerate designs: Hit play to generate new designs on a timer. • Full screen mode: Hide controls to immerse yourself in your creations. • Save & Share: Easily save your art or share your designs with friends.
LimePaint
Read full descriptionHide full description
This is a drawing app that lets you create anime-style illustrations on your smartphone. By employing a hybrid structure combining vector-based lines with raster-based fills, it makes it easy to create illustrations without the need for complex layer management. The UI is designed to be simple and streamlined, allowing you to focus on drawing with minimal effort.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LimePaint at every 5 days against Phorma's every 2 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Phorma ships an update every 2 weeks, LimePaint every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phorma | LimePaint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jose Villegas | genya hirose |
In-app purchases
Phorma
No in-app purchases
LimePaint
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Phorma free?
Is LimePaint free?
Do Phorma or LimePaint have ads?
Which is updated more often, Phorma or LimePaint?
Other comparisons
