Comparison

Coatings World vs YCK

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

Head to head
About

Coatings World

Features
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The Global Coatings Market is valued at approximately $93 billion. From billion-dollar coatings super-companies such as AkzoNobel, Sherwin-Williams, PPG and Valspar to the regional manufacturers and niche players operating across the world, the coatings marketplace remains one of the most competitive in the manufacturing world. Coatings World is the leader in global coverage of the paint and coatings industry. No other publication delivers the editorial content Coatings World does. In-depth reports cover major end markets for the global coatings market, as well as the latest developments in chemistry and manufacturing processes. Along with our in-house editorial staff and contributing editors based in the U.S. This application is powered by GTxcel, a leader in digital publishing technology, provider of hundreds of online digital publications and mobile magazine apps.

About

YCK

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Yike Additives Apple Edition software is an application software for selecting the best additives. Developed by Shanghai Yike Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., it helps users choose the most suitable additives in different paint and ink applications to achieve the best product performance and results. Additives are used in a wide range of industries, including coatings, paints, spray paints, inks, rubber, and plastics.

Screenshots

Coatings World3 screens
YCK3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: YCK at weekly against Coatings World's every 13 months. Coatings World's advantage is iOS requirement (10.2 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coatings World ships an update every 13 months, YCK weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Coatings World versus YCK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoatings WorldYCK
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.2 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRODMAN PUBLISHING CORP.Shanghai Yike Chemistry Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Coatings World

No in-app purchases

None

YCK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coatings World free?
Coatings World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YCK free?
YCK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Coatings World or YCK have ads?
Neither Coatings World nor YCK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coatings World or YCK?
Coatings World ships an update every 13 months, and YCK weekly. Most recently, Coatings World was updated on October 29, 2026 and YCK on October 24, 2026.

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