PaintBuddy vs Miniature Collection Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PaintBuddy
Read full descriptionHide full description
Paint Buddy is the complete paint reference tool for miniature painters. Free features: Browse the full paint database Search by brand, range and colour Paint Buddy Premium (£2.99/month, 3-day free trial): Cross-brand colour matching Collection and wishlist tracking Paint age tracker Cloud sync across devices Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Miniature Collection Tracker
Read full descriptionHide full description
Track your Miniatures collection in one place. Whether you’re building a new army, working through your backlog, or keeping tabs on finished units, this app helps you stay organized and keep your hobby progress visible. Key features • Catalog your miniatures: store names, quantities, and personal notes • Track progress: set assembly and paint status to always know what’s next • Organize by army: group models the way you collect and play • Fast editing: update quantities and statuses in seconds Built for hobbyists who want a simple, reliable way to manage their collection—without spreadsheets.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Miniature Collection Tracker at none against PaintBuddy's 3. PaintBuddy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. PaintBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Miniature Collection Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
PaintBuddy ships an update every 3 days, Miniature Collection Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PaintBuddy | Miniature Collection Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Clark | David Rubio Carpena |
In-app purchases
PaintBuddy
- Paint Buddy Premium$2.991 Month
- Paint Buddy Premium Annual3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
Miniature Collection Tracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PaintBuddy free?
Is Miniature Collection Tracker free?
Do PaintBuddy or Miniature Collection Tracker have ads?
Which is updated more often, PaintBuddy or Miniature Collection Tracker?
Other comparisons
