Comparison

Paint Finder vs StashIQ

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

Head to head
About

Paint Finder

Features
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Paint Finder is the ultimate tool for managing your miniature paint collection. Designed for hobbyists, painters, and Warhammer fans, it helps you stay organized, inspired, and efficient. Key Features: Paint Library Browse thousands of paints from top brands like Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter, and more. Instantly search by name, code, or brand. Color Selector from Image Take a photo or upload a reference and pick any color. Paint Finder will suggest the closest matches from real-world paints. Inventory Management Track what paints you own, how many you have, and avoid buying duplicates. Always know what’s in your collection. Wishlist Save the paints you want to buy later. Organize by brand, color type, or project. Barcode Scanner Quickly scan your paint bottles to add them to your inventory or wishlist in seconds. No typing required. Who is it for: • Warhammer and miniature painters • D&D miniature enthusiasts • Scale modelers • Anyone using hobby paints who wants better organization Why Paint Finder: Because your hobby deserves better tools. Spend less time managing paints and more time painting. Download Paint Finder now and simplify your entire paint workflow.

About

StashIQ

This app helps scale model builders and collectors catalog their kits, manage wish lists, and avoid duplicate purchases. It features a large database of kits, barcode scanning for instant identification, and price comparison tools.

Highlights
  • Catalog owned kits
  • Build want lists
  • Search 88,000+ kits
  • Barcode scanning
  • Compare retailer prices
  • Avoid duplicate purchases
Features
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StashIQ is the pocket companion for plastic scale model builders and collectors. Whether you build aircraft, armor, ships, cars, figures, or sci-fi, StashIQ helps you catalog what you own, plan what you want, and never buy a duplicate kit again. BROWSE A HUGE CATALOG Search a catalog of 88,000+ scale model kits across every major manufacturer, scale, and subject. Find the exact kit, see its details, and jump straight to retailers when you're ready to buy. SCAN TO IDENTIFY ANY KIT Point your camera at a kit's barcode and StashIQ identifies it instantly — then add it to your stash or want list in one tap. Can't find it? Share a link or add it manually, and it gets reviewed to grow the catalog for everyone. TRACK YOUR STASH Log every kit you own in one organized place. Know your collection at a glance — no more standing in a hobby shop wondering if you already have that Spitfire. BUILD A WANT LIST Keep a running wish list of the kits you're after. When you're browsing or scanning, you'll always know what's still on your list. FIND THE BEST PRICE See where to buy the kits you want and compare retailers, so you can grab the deal when it's right. MADE FOR MODELERS StashIQ was built by scale modelers who were tired of tracking their stash in spreadsheets. It's fast, focused, and designed around how hobbyists actually shop and build. SUBSCRIPTIONS StashIQ is free to start. Upgrade for higher stash and want-list limits, unlimited barcode scans, and an ad-free experience: • Collector — $0.99/month • Trader — $2.99/month • Professional — $4.99/month Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@iqsuite.co. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.knotsoftware.com/stashiq/privacy

Screenshots

Paint Finder4 screens
StashIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paint Finder at none against StashIQ's 3. Paint Finder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). 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. StashIQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Paint Finder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paint Finder ships an update every 5 days, StashIQ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Paint Finder versus StashIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaint FinderStashIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB53 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAngelo MartinezCHRISTOPHER BRYAN DECKER

In-app purchases

None

Paint Finder

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

StashIQ

Subscriptions3
  • StashIQ Collector3 Months trial$0.991 Month
  • StashIQ Trader3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • StashIQ Professional3 Months trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Paint Finder free?
Paint Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StashIQ free?
StashIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paint Finder or StashIQ have ads?
StashIQ shows ads; Paint Finder does not.
Which is updated more often, Paint Finder or StashIQ?
Paint Finder ships an update every 5 days, and StashIQ fortnightly. Most recently, Paint Finder was updated on October 25, 2026 and StashIQ on October 8, 2026.

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