# PainterLab vs Art Reference

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Art Reference at none against PainterLab's 2. PainterLab's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PainterLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Art Reference asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PainterLab | Art Reference |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Size | 24 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建波 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790236858) | [Gil Osborne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135987694) |

## What reviewers say

### PainterLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/painterlabpaint-mixing/id6798535819)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PainterLab Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PainterLab Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


### Art Reference

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-reference-value-study/id6802393157)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PainterLab free?

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

### Is Art Reference free?

Art Reference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PainterLab or Art Reference have ads?

Neither PainterLab nor Art Reference shows ads.

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