# Brushstroke vs ColorSnaps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brushstroke at 80% against ColorSnaps's 0%. Brushstroke also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (14K vs 11). ColorSnaps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brushstroke sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ColorSnaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Brushstroke holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brushstroke has 14K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Brushstroke's written reviews are positive against 0% of ColorSnaps's.

Brushstroke ships an update monthly, ColorSnaps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brushstroke | ColorSnaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushstroke/id824421012/reviews)** | [2.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorsnaps/id6449401990/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Code Organa](https://appshunter.io/developer/363410063) | [Haeseong Jung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631768957) |

## 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| Unlock Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $13.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $15.99 | 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


### ColorSnaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorsnaps/id6449401990)

Capture colors from your camera and instantly identify their codes. Save and organize your captured colors in an album for easy reference. This tool helps you discover and record the exact hues you see around you.

**Highlights:** Identify color codes from camera, Save captured colors, View colors in an album, Easy color code checking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brushstroke free?

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

### Is ColorSnaps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brushstroke or ColorSnaps?

Brushstroke is rated higher. Brushstroke averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while ColorSnaps averages 2.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Brushstroke or ColorSnaps have ads?

Neither Brushstroke nor ColorSnaps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brushstroke or ColorSnaps?

Brushstroke ships an update monthly, and ColorSnaps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brushstroke was updated on October 17, 2026 and ColorSnaps on October 9, 2026.

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