Comparison

iPaint vs 3D Paint

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

Head to head
About

iPaint

Features
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Inkora — Pro Drawing Studio Create stunning digital art with powerful brushes, ultra-smooth strokes, and professional creative tools designed for iPhone and iPad. Inkora combines a modern painting engine with advanced Apple Pencil optimization to deliver a fast, fluid, and immersive drawing experience for artists, designers, illustrators, and creators. Whether you sketch ideas, paint illustrations, design concepts, or create manga and animations, Inkora gives you everything you need in one professional studio. Features Ultra-smooth drawing engine Advanced pressure-sensitive brushes Apple Pencil hover & tilt support Professional layer system Real-time blend modes & effects Massive high-resolution canvases Symmetry rulers & perspective guides Custom brush creator Animation timeline support PSD import & export Time-lapse recording Dark mode optimized interface Professional Brushes Choose from hundreds of customizable brushes including: Pencil Ink Watercolor Airbrush Marker Texture brushes Smudge tools Erasers Designed for Performance Inkora is powered by a modern Metal-based rendering engine optimized for: Low latency strokes 120Hz ProMotion displays Large canvases Smooth zooming & rotation Efficient GPU rendering Built for Creativity Perfect for: Digital painting Illustration Character design Manga & comics Concept art Graphic design Storyboarding Creative sketching Download Inkora today and turn your ideas into beautiful artwork. #Inkora offers auto-renewing subscription options: -$5.99 per week -$7.99 per month -$29.99 per year • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Inkora • Subscriptions are billed monthly on the subscription plan • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.vidanimate.co Privacy Policy https://privacy.vidanimate.co

About

3D Paint

Create immersive 3D artwork with a powerful yet intuitive drawing studio. Sketch naturally, refine strokes with professional tools, and apply realistic materials and lighting. Perfect for artists, designers, and hobbyists looking to bring their imagination into three dimensions.

Highlights
  • Draw directly in 3D space
  • Editable 3D brush strokes
  • Professional brush library
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Unlimited layers
  • Realistic materials and PBR textures
  • 3D animation and AR preview
Features
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3D Paint – Draw in 3D Space Turn your ideas into immersive three-dimensional artwork with 3D Paint, a powerful yet intuitive 3D drawing and painting studio for iPhone and iPad. Sketch naturally in 3D space using your finger or Apple Pencil, then refine every stroke with professional editing tools, realistic materials, lighting, and animation. Whether you're an artist, designer, architect, engineer, educator, or hobbyist, 3D Paint provides everything you need to create stunning 3D illustrations, concept art, product designs, technical sketches, and creative visualizations. Features • Draw directly in 3D space with an infinite canvas • Create smooth, editable 3D brush strokes • Professional brush library with customizable settings • Apple Pencil pressure, tilt, hover, and barrel roll support • Unlimited layers and object organization • Sculpt and refine your creations with intuitive editing tools • Apply realistic materials including metal, glass, wood, fabric, and more • Paint textures with physically based rendering (PBR) materials • Professional lighting studio with HDR environments • Multiple camera modes including perspective and orthographic views • Symmetry and mirror drawing for precise designs • Grid, vertex, edge, and surface snapping • Import reference images and popular 3D model formats • Export artwork to USDZ, OBJ, STL, GLB, FBX, PNG, PDF, GIF, and more • Preview creations in augmented reality • Create animated camera paths and object animations • Auto-save and seamless iCloud synchronization • Optimized for Apple Silicon with high-performance Metal rendering Designed for Creativity From quick concept sketches to detailed product prototypes and artistic masterpieces, 3D Paint makes creating in three dimensions fast, intuitive, and enjoyable. Every stroke remains fully editable, allowing you to experiment without limitations. Whether you're designing the next great product, illustrating complex ideas, or simply exploring your creativity, 3D Paint gives you professional tools in a modern, easy-to-use interface. Download 3D Paint today and bring your imagination into three dimensions. #3D Paint offers auto-renewing subscription options: •$7.99 per month •$34.99 per year • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Video Stabilizer • Subscriptions are billed weekly/yearly on the subscription plan • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.asiancomputingapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.asiancomputingapps.com

Screenshots

iPaint3 screens
3D Paint3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iPaint at 16.0 against 3D Paint'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iPaint sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and 3D Paint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
iPaint versus 3D Paint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPaint3D Paint
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPolymath Company LimitedDo Anh

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iPaint

Subscriptions3
  • Inkora Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Inkora Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Inkora Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Inkora Premium Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

3D Paint

Subscriptions2
  • 3D Paint Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • 3D Paint Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • 3D Paint Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is iPaint free?
iPaint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Paint free?
3D Paint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iPaint or 3D Paint have ads?
Neither iPaint nor 3D Paint shows ads.

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