Comparison

PaintLater vs MiniVault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PaintLater

Features
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PaintLater is a service designed to help you systematically record and manage your miniature and model-building projects. Organize all your miniature work — from Warhammer and Gunpla to plastic models — in one place, and keep track of your progress along with the materials you use. ■ Who is this for? - Hobbyists juggling multiple projects at once - Those who want to keep detailed records of their work - Anyone looking to organize their paints and materials - Painters who want to reference others' work for inspiration ■ Key Features ● Project Management Organize and track your projects by work stage and progress status. ● Progress Log Document your workflow step by step with photos in chronological order. ● Paint & Material Management Access an extensive paint database and log the materials used in each project. ● AI Features Get color recommendations and reference suggestions based on your images. ● Community & Gallery Share your work and browse other users' projects for inspiration. PaintLater is not affiliated with any specific brand. It is an independent service designed to help you record and manage all types of miniature and model-building projects.

About

MiniVault

Manage your tabletop miniature collections, track painting progress, and monitor expenses. Document your projects with photos and access detailed statistics. This app offers offline functionality and data privacy.

Highlights
  • Organize collections by game system or project
  • Track painting status through clear stages
  • Document paints and techniques used
  • Monitor costs and spending by category
  • Create and prioritize a wishlist
  • Photo gallery for visual progress
  • Export data to PDF, Excel, or CSV
Features
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MiniVault is the collection manager every tabletop hobbyist has been waiting for. Whether it's Warhammer, Age of Sigmar, Star Wars Legion, or any other system — manage your miniatures, stay on top of costs and painting progress, and document every project with photos. ORGANIZE YOUR COLLECTIONS Create as many collections as you want, sorted by game system, faction, or project. Set point goals and track in real time how close you are to a finished army. PAINT STATUS AT A GLANCE Every mini moves through clear stages: Unbuilt → Built → Primed → In Progress → Finished. The overall progress bar shows exactly where you stand — your pile of shame doesn't stand a chance. PAINTS & TECHNIQUES, DOCUMENTED Build your own paint library with brand, type, and color code. Assign the paints and techniques you used to each mini — so months later, you'll still know exactly how you nailed that look. COSTS UNDER CONTROL Log purchase price, accessories, and shipping for every mini. The cost overview breaks down your spending by collection, month, and category — honest, but fair. WISHLIST WITH PRIORITIES Plan your next purchases by priority, estimated price, and shop link. Once an item is bought, it moves straight into your collection. PHOTO GALLERY Capture your progress visually. Add photos with notes to every mini — from primed plastic to finished display piece. STATISTICS & INSIGHTS Dashboard with overall progress, model count, and total spend. Detailed stats reveal your most-used paints, favorite techniques, and more. EXPORT & BACKUP Export your data as PDF, Excel, or CSV. Create regular backups and get reminded automatically when the last one is too long ago. 100% OFFLINE & PRIVATE Everything stays on your device. No account, no server, no ads. Your collection belongs to you. MiniVault is built by a tabletop hobbyist for tabletop hobbyists.

Screenshots

PaintLater4 screens
MiniVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MiniVault at 13.0 against PaintLater's 15.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PaintLater versus MiniVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaintLaterMiniVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB28 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBEOMSU KIMCHRISTOPH BOTTCHER

In-app purchases

None

PaintLater

No in-app purchases

None

MiniVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PaintLater free?
PaintLater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MiniVault free?
MiniVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PaintLater or MiniVault have ads?
Neither PaintLater nor MiniVault shows ads.

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