Paint Codex vs DoubleCheck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paint Codex
This app helps miniature and model painters document their creative process. Organize projects, record every step with custom phases, and build a personal gallery of your work. Export your progress to share with clients or the community.
- Create custom paint doctrines
- Record painting steps and phases
- Capture progress via camera/gallery
- Export projects as .paintcodex files
- Offline-first design for privacy
- Personal gallery for completed work
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Paint Codex, by Battle Servo Studios, is your all-in-one companion for miniature and model painters — from weekend hobbyists to professional commission artists. Document every step of your painting process, stay organized across projects, and build a personal archive of your creative journey. Features • Create detailed Paint Doctrines to record every phase of your work • Start with classic preset painting phases like Building, Priming, and Highlights — or rename, add, and reorder them to fit your own creative process and style. Paint Codex is made for hobbyists of all levels. • Capture progress directly from your camera or device gallery • Export projects as ".paintcodex" files to archive, share, or trade with other painters • Offline-first design — your data stays private on your device • Free plan supports up to 3 Doctrines; upgrade to Premium for unlimited projects, export functionality, and other Your Personal Gallery Paint Codex doubles as a showcase for everything you’ve created or collected. Scroll through your personal Gallery to revisit the models, armies, and art you’ve brought to life — or admire Paint Doctrines you’ve imported from your favorite artists. Take awesome cover photos for each project — they become your Gallery cards and visual trophies of your progress and passion. A Powerful Tool Built to Empower Artists — from Hobbyists to Professionals Beyond tracking colors and steps, Paint Codex gives artists a new creative asset. Export detailed paint breakdowns to share with clients, fans, and collectors — showing the depth of craft behind every project. Use your ".paintcodex" files as part of your professional toolkit: • Bundle them with finished models or tutorials • Share them with your community as premium educational content • Build trust and transparency with clients by revealing your process By helping painters document, share, and leverage their creativity, Paint Codex supports a more sustainable future for artists — and helps the hobby continue to grow. Built on an original system designed by Battle Servo Studios — a patent-pending framework made to preserve and share artistic workflows like never before. Subscription Details: Paint Codex Premium unlocks unlimited gallery card slots, and export functionality allowing you to share your work with your friends and collect as many Paint Doctrines as you like! Subscription options: Monthly ($2.99) or Annual ($24.99) Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/battleservostudios/privacy-policy?authuser=0 Developed by Battle Servo Studios LLC Privacy-friendly • No ads • Patent pending
DoubleCheck
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DoubleCheck helps traditional artists compare their artwork directly to a reference photo using live overlay and split view. Spot mistakes faster, improve proportions, and refine your work while painting or drawing. Overlay mode Place your artwork directly over a reference and adjust transparency to compare proportions and alignment. Split view comparison Compare artwork and reference side by side. Live camera comparison Use the camera to compare your work in real time. Flip view Mirror your reference to spot drawing mistakes more easily. Save comparisons Capture and save your comparison process. No account required. Your images stay on your device. One-time in app purchase no subscription
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Paint Codex at 16.0 against DoubleCheck's 18.0. 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. Paint Codex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DoubleCheck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Paint Codex | DoubleCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mitch Zavala | Philip Prinz |
In-app purchases
Paint Codex
- Paint Codex Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- Paint Codex Premium (Annual)$14.991 Year
DoubleCheck
- DoubleCheck$2.99









