Veda vs Hobby Bench
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Veda
This utility helps Gunpla builders organize parts and track progress. It features a smart part finder, batch build support, and collection management to streamline the building process and reduce complexity.
- Smart part finder
- Batch build support
- Progress tracking
- Collection manager
- Organize parts by section
- Track WIP and completed builds
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Veda is the essential companion utility for Gunpla builders, designed to streamline your workflow and reduce the mental load of complex kits. Whether you are batch-building a Real Grade or organizing a Perfect Grade workspace, Veda works alongside your physical manual to help you build faster and cleaner. KEY FEATURES: SMART PART FINDER Stop hunting through runners. Select a section (e.g., "Right Leg"), and Veda tells you exactly which parts to cut from which runners. BATCH BUILD SUPPORT Optimize your process. See all the parts needed for a specific section at once, allowing you to prep and clean nubs efficiently before assembly. PROGRESS TRACKING Life interrupts. Veda automatically saves your progress down to the specific section, letting you pause a build and resume days later exactly where you left off. COLLECTION MANAGER Keep your inventory sorted. Manage your backlog, track your "Works in Progress," and keep a history of your completed builds. Designed by builders, for builders. Make Veda part of your toolkit today.
Hobby Bench
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Hobby Bench is your personal miniature painting companion. Snap a photo of your painted mini and get instant. ANALYZE YOUR WORK: Get scored on six key painting skills: coverage, contrast, edge precision, shading depth, color balance, and cleanliness. Each analysis includes personalized improvement tips so you know exactly what to work on next. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS: Build a journal of every mini you paint. Tag, annotate, and revisit past work. Watch your scores improve over time with trend charts and milestone badges. PAINT INVENTORY & RECIPES: Browse 200+ paints from Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter, and Pro Acryl. Track which paints you own, find cross-brand equivalents, and build step-by-step paint recipes you can save as reusable templates. COLOR MATCHING: Snap a photo and Hobby Bench identifies the closest matching paints from your preferred brands. See your mini's detected color palette and get paint suggestions instantly. STUDIO INSIGHT (PRO): Unlock AI-powered coaching with detailed feedback, technique detection, style assessment, and a suggested paint recipe tailored to your mini. COMMUNITY: Share your best work, discover what others are painting, and upvote your favorites. Earn medals in weekly competitions and build your painter profile. FREE TIER • 5 analyses • 10 journal entries • Full paint database access PRO UPGRADE: • Unlimited analyses & journal entries • Studio Insight AI coaching • Recipe creation & templates • Cross-brand paint matching • Data export & import • Community medals display Not affiliated with or endorsed by any tabletop game company or paint manufacturer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Veda at none against Hobby Bench's 2. Veda also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Hobby Bench sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Veda asks for nothing beyond the download.
Veda ships an update every 4 days, Hobby Bench monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Veda | Hobby Bench |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DigitalArtisan Labs LLC | FERRAN FERNANDEZ GARRIDO |
In-app purchases
Veda
No in-app purchases
Hobby Bench
- Hobby Bench Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Hobby Bench Pro Annual$29.991 Year









