# Morpholio Journal vs Tiny Paint

The clearest difference is monetization model: Morpholio Journal at free with in-app purchases against Tiny Paint's subscription. Tiny Paint's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Morpholio Journal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tiny Paint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Morpholio Journal against 4.4 for Tiny Paint. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 764 and 526 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Morpholio Journal's written reviews are positive against 81% of Tiny Paint's.

Morpholio Journal ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Paint monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morpholio Journal | Tiny Paint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (764 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morpholio-journal-sketchbook/id997484300/reviews)** | [4.4 (526 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-paint-draw-doodle-art/id1376425610/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **764** | 526 |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 54 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vectorworks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506706853) | [80 Degree Photo Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376425609) |

## What reviewers say

### Morpholio Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morpholio-journal-sketchbook/id997484300)

This app is a digital sketchbook for creatives to write, sketch, and design anywhere. It offers a robust set of drawing tools, organizational features, and the ability to import and share ideas, making it ideal for capturing inspiration on the go.

**Highlights:** Sketch on paper, images, or notes, Variety of pens and brushes, Organize notes, events, and lists, Create and name multiple journals, Import from photos and camera, Share creations effortlessly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Journal Pro Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Journal Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Body Art | $0.99 | one-time |
| Architecture | $0.99 | one-time |
| Landscape | $0.99 | one-time |
| Comic Art | $0.99 | one-time |
| Illustration | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coloring | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Brushes | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Papers | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great sketching experience
- 👍 Beautiful journal-like layout
- 💡 Ability to add images and collage
- 👍 Variety of drawing tools and color palettes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires account creation
- 💰 Paid features like brushes
- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted sketches and content loss
- Unreliable palm rejection
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit and rearrange text
- Sync journals across devices
- Export/print full journal
- More customization options


### Tiny Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-paint-draw-doodle-art/id1376425610)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creating, drawing, and editing images. It supports layers, a wide variety of brushes, and advanced selection tools for precise edits. Users can also remove unwanted objects and apply numerous filters and color adjustments.

**Highlights:** Unlimited layers with blend modes, Over 450 high-quality brushes, 60+ photo enhancement filters, Intelligent selection tools, Raster and vector graphics editing, Object removal (Inpaint), Extensive resources (stickers, textures)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UNLIMITED ACCESS | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlock 450+ Paint Brushes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Elements & Filters | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great for drawing and editing
- 💡 Lots of features and tools
- 🎨 Useful for beginners and professionals
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🎨 Difficult to navigate for some users
- 🐛 Laggy and buggy at times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to save drawings
- Brush settings reset unexpectedly
- Layers disappear after exiting the app
- Frequent freezes and lags when using certain tools

**Requested features**

- Add direct line tool
- Improve layer management
- Allow importing/exporting of PSD files
- Provide a free version with fewer limitations
- Improve overall stability and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Morpholio Journal free?

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

### Is Tiny Paint free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Morpholio Journal or Tiny Paint?

Morpholio Journal is rated higher. Morpholio Journal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 764 ratings, while Tiny Paint averages 4.4 from 526 ratings.

### Do Morpholio Journal or Tiny Paint have ads?

Neither Morpholio Journal nor Tiny Paint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Morpholio Journal or Tiny Paint?

Morpholio Journal ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Paint monthly. Most recently, Morpholio Journal was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tiny Paint on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*