# Brushstroke vs Watercolor Studio

The clearest difference is price: Brushstroke at Free against Watercolor Studio's $29.99. Brushstroke also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 93) and device support (3 vs 1). Watercolor Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Brushstroke is free to download; Watercolor Studio costs $29.99 up front. Brushstroke sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Watercolor Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Brushstroke against 4.8 for Watercolor Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brushstroke has 14K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Brushstroke's written reviews are positive against 83% of Watercolor Studio's.

Brushstroke ships an update monthly, Watercolor Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brushstroke | Watercolor Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $29.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushstroke/id824421012/reviews)** | [4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watercolor-studio/id1180444266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 127 MB | 371 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Code Organa](https://appshunter.io/developer/363410063) | [JixiPix, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/380605671) |

## What reviewers say

### Brushstroke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushstroke/id824421012)

Transform your photos and videos into stunning paintings with a single touch. Edit, personalize with a signature, and share your creations on social media. High-quality canvas prints of your artwork can also be ordered and delivered directly to your home.

**Highlights:** Photo to painting transformation, Video to painting transformation, Signature personalization, Social media sharing, Canvas print ordering, Multiple painting styles

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brushstroke | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Brushstroke | $9.99 | per month |
| Brushstroke | $29.99 | per year |
| Brushstroke | $59.99 | per year |
| Illustration Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Video Paintings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Brushstroke | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Versatile painting effects
- 💡 Helpful for planning paintings
- 🖼️ Turns photos into paintings
- 🎨 Excellent for creating art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with saving/exporting images
- 🔍 Difficult to find/select photos
- 💰 Expensive for some features
- 🖼️ Printed results not always accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing certain photos
- Saved images disappear from camera roll
- Slider controls not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More painting/filter styles
- Ability to adjust brush size/strokes
- Better photo organization/search
- Improved printing quality/options


### Watercolor Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watercolor-studio/id1180444266)

Transform your photos into realistic, fluid watercolors with advanced AI and intuitive tools. Customize your creations with layers, brushes, and artistic finishes for print-quality results. No artistic skill required to achieve beautiful, luminous paintings.

**Highlights:** AI-powered watercolor rendering, Realistic and natural paint flow, Customizable sliders and layers, Variety of brushes and washes, Print-quality output, No artistic skill required

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brushstroke free?

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

### Is Watercolor Studio free?

Watercolor Studio costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brushstroke or Watercolor Studio?

Brushstroke is rated higher. Brushstroke averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Watercolor Studio averages 4.8 from 93 ratings.

### Do Brushstroke or Watercolor Studio have ads?

Neither Brushstroke nor Watercolor Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brushstroke or Watercolor Studio?

Brushstroke ships an update monthly, and Watercolor Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brushstroke was updated on November 4, 2026 and Watercolor Studio on November 2, 2026.

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