# BrushForge vs Hobby Dataslate

The clearest difference is rating: Hobby Dataslate at 5.0 against BrushForge's 4.4. Hobby Dataslate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). BrushForge's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BrushForge sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hobby Dataslate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hobby Dataslate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrushForge has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of BrushForge's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hobby Dataslate's.

BrushForge ships an update monthly, Hobby Dataslate every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrushForge | Hobby Dataslate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushforge-miniature-paints/id6749896227/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobby-dataslate-mini-tracker/id6790508018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bastiaan Mahieu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819867426) | [Alexander Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790508020) |

## What reviewers say

### BrushForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushforge-miniature-paints/id6749896227)

This app helps miniature painters organize their paint collections, convert colors between brands, and build custom color palettes. It offers AI-powered suggestions and works offline, allowing users to focus on their creative projects.

**Highlights:** Instant color conversion across dozens of brands, Scan paint rack to inventory collection, Track owned paints and create wishlists, Build custom painting recipes and palettes, Check model contrast with black & white view, AI-powered color suggestions, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Tip – Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip – Medium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tip – Large | $17.99 | one-time |
| Tip – Large | $19.99 | one-time |


### Hobby Dataslate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobby-dataslate-mini-tracker/id6790508018)

This app helps miniature collectors and painters track their Warhammer 40K models, log paints, organize army lists, and manage hobby projects. It offers features for collection management, painting progress, and social sharing of finished models.

**Highlights:** Track 1,600+ datasheets, Barcode quick-add for boxes, Painting pipeline tracking, Sprue & bits stash management, Unit paint recipes, Import/backup from other formats, Collection documentation & valuation

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Hero Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Hero Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrushForge free?

BrushForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hobby Dataslate free?

Hobby Dataslate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BrushForge or Hobby Dataslate?

Hobby Dataslate is rated higher. BrushForge averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Hobby Dataslate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BrushForge or Hobby Dataslate have ads?

BrushForge shows ads; Hobby Dataslate does not.

### Which is updated more often, BrushForge or Hobby Dataslate?

BrushForge ships an update monthly, and Hobby Dataslate every 5 days. Most recently, BrushForge was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hobby Dataslate on October 24, 2026.

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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.*