Comparison

AmberPaint vs VirtualTablet

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

Head to head
About

AmberPaint

Create dynamic digital art with animated brushstrokes that bring your creations to life. This app offers extensive customization for brushes, supports stylus input, and allows for high-quality video or image sequence exports. It's designed for artists of all levels to explore new creative dimensions.

Highlights
  • Animated motion brushes
  • Customizable brush controls
  • Image import for backgrounds
  • Stylus and Apple Pencil support
  • High-quality video export
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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AmberPaint: Motion-Powered Digital Art AmberPaint redefines creativity with motion brushes—each stroke is animated, bringing your artwork to life with expressive movement. Whether you're a digital painter, concept artist, motion designer, or just an amateur who loves to draw, AmberPaint helps you create dynamic visuals like never before. Key Features: • Motion Brushes – Every brushstroke animates with fluid motion, adding life and depth to your art
 • Custom Brush Controls – Fine-tune color, length, width, depth, speed, amplitude, and more for precise effects
 • Image Import – Load photos or illustrations to use as backgrounds or drawing foundations
 • Stylus Support – Optimized for Apple Pencil and other styluses for responsive, pressure-sensitive drawing
 • High-Quality Export – Save your animated artworks as high-resolution videos or image sequences
 • Essential Tools – Undo/Redo, eraser, color picker, and more to streamline your workflow
 • Project Management – Save and organize your projects reliably for continued work anytime
 • Intuitive UI – A clean, creative-first interface that keeps you focused on what matters most—your art From animated illustrations to concept art in motion, AmberPaint empowers creators of all levels to explore new creative dimensions with precision and style. Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew and you will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off or unless you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription or trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. The cost of renewal depends on the Subscription Plan you choose. Privacy policy: https://alvicomp.ee/privacy Terms of use: https://alvicomp.ee/terms_of_use

About

VirtualTablet

Transform your iOS device into a wireless pen tablet for your computer. Draw, write, and control your PC with precise input, ideal for digital artists and gamers. Supports Apple Pencil features like pressure sensitivity and tilt.

Highlights
  • Wireless pen tablet functionality
  • Apple Pencil support (pressure, tilt, double-tap)
  • Screen mapping and mouse modes
  • Precise cursor control
  • Annotation for documents and presentations
  • Low-latency input for rhythm games
Features
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Turn your iPad or iPhone into a wireless pen tablet for your computer! Draw, write, and control your PC with Apple Pencil—just like a professional graphic tablet. VirtualTablet lets you use your iOS device as a high-precision input tablet for desktop apps. It’s perfect for digital artists, osu players, and anyone who needs accurate cursor control without buying expensive hardware. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Draw directly into desktop creative apps • Control your computer cursor with Apple Pencil or touch • Annotate PDFs, slides, and documents for teaching or presentations • Play rhythm games like osu with precise, low-latency input ------- CHOOSE YOUR SETUP: SCREEN MAPPING OR MOUSE MODE VirtualTablet lets you decide how your cursor moves on your device. • Screen Mapping (Absolute Positioning) Your iPad maps directly to your computer display, similar to a traditional pen tablet. Ideal for artists and osu players. • Mouse Mode (Relative Positioning) Use your iPad like a large trackpad. Cursor movement follows your hand regardless of position. ------- APPLE PENCIL SUPPORT • Pressure and tilt sensitivity • Double-tap gesture support • Hover cursor control on supported Apple Pencil models Finger or passive stylus input is supported with basic functionality. ------- WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE APPS Compatible with popular desktop software such as Photoshop, Affinity, Krita, Clip Studio, Illustrator, and more. ------- GETTING STARTED WITH VIRTUALTABLET • Download VirtualTablet on your iPhone or iPad • On macOS, download the companion agent from https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/virtualtablet-bluetooth/download • No extra agent required for Windows and Linux. • Launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions • Connect your device via Bluetooth • Use Apple Pencil or touch to control your computer Need help? Visit our website or contact support from the app. https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/support/ ------- Stop paying for expensive drawing tablets. Use the device you already own—download VirtualTablet and start creating. HELP • Support page: https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/support/ • Email us: support@sunnysidesoft.com • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AmberPaint4 screens
VirtualTablet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AmberPaint at 4.4 against VirtualTablet's 2.3. AmberPaint also leads on ratings volume (141 vs 8). VirtualTablet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. AmberPaint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and VirtualTablet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AmberPaint holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AmberPaint has 141 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 25% and 25% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AmberPaint ships an update every 8 days, VirtualTablet every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AmberPaint versus VirtualTablet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmberPaintVirtualTablet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (141 ratings) — better2.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings141 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALVICOMP OUEunjin Joo

Customer experience

AmberPaint

All ratings123 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative58.3%

VirtualTablet

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AmberPaint

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
3 purchases

VirtualTablet

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Annual)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Access$29.99

Questions

Is AmberPaint free?
AmberPaint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VirtualTablet free?
VirtualTablet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AmberPaint or VirtualTablet?
AmberPaint is rated higher. AmberPaint averages 4.4 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while VirtualTablet averages 2.3 from 8 ratings.
Do AmberPaint or VirtualTablet have ads?
Both AmberPaint and VirtualTablet show ads.
Which is updated more often, AmberPaint or VirtualTablet?
AmberPaint ships an update every 8 days, and VirtualTablet every 9 days. Most recently, AmberPaint was updated on November 12, 2026 and VirtualTablet on November 13, 2026.

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