# Graintouch vs Mono Lab

The clearest difference is rating: Mono Lab at 5.0 against Graintouch's 3.7. Mono Lab also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 57%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Graintouch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Graintouch costs $9.99 and Mono Lab $4.99 up front. Mono Lab sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Graintouch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mono Lab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Graintouch's written reviews are positive against 94% of Mono Lab's.

Graintouch ships an update every 3 months, Mono Lab every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Graintouch | Mono Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [3.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graintouch/id6740813845/reviews) | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mono-lab/id6759029184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #9 | **#6** |
| Size | 81 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IORAMA AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/933451747) | [Inner Circle](https://appshunter.io/developer/367838600) |

## What reviewers say

### Graintouch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graintouch/id6740813845)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create digital art with a unique printmaking aesthetic. This app simulates the look and feel of Risograph printing, allowing for layered colors, organic brush strokes, and textured effects. Export your work as clean vector stencils for print.

**Highlights:** Organic vector brush for layered colors, Realistic print simulation, Minimalist user interface, Curated color palette, Vector stencil export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mono Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mono-lab/id6759029184)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Explore creative image manipulation with a focus on black and white effects. This app offers a wide range of tools for distortion, texture, and structural changes, allowing for unique artistic experimentation.

**Highlights:** 129 black and white filters, Sensor-based filters controlled by device movement, 12 dimensional surfaces and 13 lenses for 3D distortion, Interactive filters responding to touch, Raster and vector output options, Save directly to Files

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pheno Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Print Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| ASCII Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dither Set | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Graintouch free?

Graintouch costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mono Lab free?

Mono Lab costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Graintouch or Mono Lab?

Mono Lab is rated higher. Graintouch averages 3.7 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Mono Lab averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Graintouch or Mono Lab have ads?

Neither Graintouch nor Mono Lab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Graintouch or Mono Lab?

Graintouch ships an update every 3 months, and Mono Lab every 5 days. Most recently, Graintouch was updated on September 30, 2026 and Mono Lab on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Graintouch or Mono Lab?

Graintouch currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Mono Lab at #6. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*