# Mini Painting Tracker vs Hobby Codex

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hobby Codex at 100% against Mini Painting Tracker's 0%. Hobby Codex also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mini Painting Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hobby Codex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hobby Codex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mini Painting Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hobby Codex's.

Mini Painting Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Hobby Codex every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Painting Tracker | Hobby Codex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-painting-tracker-sprue/id6759574006/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobby-codex-miniatures/id6769028242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karol Jaworski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799974477) | [Labrousse Nicolas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896623805) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Painting Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-painting-tracker-sprue/id6759574006)

Track your miniature painting backlog, manage paint collections, and log your hobby sessions. This app helps you organize models by project and save paint recipes for consistent results. It's designed to turn your overwhelming hobby backlog into a satisfying progression system.

**Highlights:** Track miniature progress through six stages, Save and reuse paint recipes, Manage paint collection and generate shopping lists, Log painting sessions and track streaks, Organize models by project, Supports various tabletop gaming miniatures

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sprue Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Sprue Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Sprue Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Sprue Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Hobby Codex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobby-codex-miniatures/id6769028242)

Organize your miniature painting hobby with this app. Catalog your collection, save paint recipes, manage your paint inventory, and track project progress. Designed for mobile use on your painting desk.

**Highlights:** Catalog miniatures, Save paint recipes, Manage paint inventory, Track project progress, Log painting sessions, Built-in paint catalog

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Box Catalog | $2.99 | per month |
| Box Catalog | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Painting Tracker free?

Mini Painting Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hobby Codex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mini Painting Tracker or Hobby Codex?

Hobby Codex is rated higher. Mini Painting Tracker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hobby Codex averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mini Painting Tracker or Hobby Codex have ads?

Neither Mini Painting Tracker nor Hobby Codex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mini Painting Tracker or Hobby Codex?

Mini Painting Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hobby Codex every 6 days. Most recently, Mini Painting Tracker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hobby Codex on October 24, 2026.

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