About
PaintMyMinis is the ultimate companion app for tabletop miniature painters, currently available on iOS. Whether you're working on a Warhammer 40k squad, a Warhammer Fantasy army, Infinity miniatures, or any other wargaming project, PaintMyMinis keeps everything organized and consistent from start to finish. The app solves a common painter's frustration: returning to a project after a break and forgetting the exact paint mixtures, inking order, or color recipes used. With PaintMyMinis, every technique, recipe, and material is recorded and accessible anytime. Core features include a searchable database of 6,315+ paints from popular brands, an integrated color wheel for color scheme planning, detailed tracking of paint mixtures and ratios, bookmarks and percentage-based progress tracking for each individual miniature, and a shopping and in-stock list to manage your paint supply. Missing a paint? Request it directly in the app or create a fully custom entry. You can also share painting recipes, material lists, and techniques with friends or the wider community. All projects, minis, and custom materials live in one place, making it easy to maintain visual consistency across large armies. PaintMyMinis has earned endorsements from multi-Golden Demon Award-winning studios, underscoring its value for both hobby painters and competitive-level artists. A Discord channel and newsletter keep the community connected with news and updates.
Key Features
- 6,315+ Paint Database: Access a comprehensive library of paints from major brands. Request missing paints directly in the app or create fully custom paint entries.
- Paint Mixture & Technique Logging: Record exact paint mixtures, ratios, inking orders, and layering techniques so you can reproduce results perfectly across an entire army.
- Per-Miniature Progress Tracking: Set bookmarks and percentage-based completion indicators on each individual miniature so you always know exactly where you left off.
- Integrated Color Wheel: Visually plan your project's color scheme using the built-in color wheel before applying any paint to your models.
- Shopping & In-Stock List: Manage your paint inventory with a built-in shopping list and in-stock tracker, so you always know what you have and what you need.
Use Cases
- Tracking exact paint recipes and layering orders for a Warhammer 40k army to maintain color consistency across dozens of models.
- Recording inking, washing, and highlighting sequences on display-level miniatures so award-worthy techniques can be reproduced.
- Managing a paint shopping list and inventory to avoid buying duplicates and ensure supplies are ready before starting a new project.
- Planning a new army's full color scheme visually using the integrated color wheel before purchasing any paints.
- Sharing detailed painting guides and technique notes with members of a local gaming club or online miniature painting community.
Pros
- Purpose-Built for the Hobby: Every feature is tailored to miniature painters — from paint mix logging to per-mini bookmarks — covering the full workflow of a painting project.
- Huge Paint Database: With 6,315+ paints and the ability to add custom entries or request missing ones, virtually any brand or product can be tracked.
- Trusted by Award-Winning Painters: Endorsed by multi-Golden Demon Award winners, demonstrating proven value for both competitive and hobby-level painters.
- Community Sharing: Easily share paint recipes, material lists, and techniques with friends or publish them to the broader wargaming community.
Cons
- iOS Only: The app is currently exclusive to iPhone/iOS, with no Android version available yet, which excludes a large portion of potential users.
- Color Wheel is a Simulation: The integrated color wheel approximates colors on screen and may not accurately represent real pigmented paints — always test colors physically before use.
- Niche Use Case: Designed exclusively for tabletop miniature painters, making it irrelevant to anyone outside the wargaming hobby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PaintMyMinis available on Android?
Not yet. You can sign up on the website to be added to a notification list and will be informed if an Android version becomes available.
How many paints are in the database?
PaintMyMinis includes 6,315+ paints. If a paint is missing, you can request it directly from within the app or create your own custom paint entry.
Can I share my painting recipes with others?
Yes. You can share your paint materials, mixtures, and techniques with friends or publicly with the broader miniature painting community.
Does the color wheel show accurate paint colors?
The color wheel is a screen simulation and may not perfectly reflect real pigmented paint colors. It's best used as a rough planning guide — always test colors on a physical model first.
Which miniature game systems does PaintMyMinis support?
PaintMyMinis is completely system-agnostic and works for any miniature painting project, including Warhammer 40k, Warhammer Fantasy, Infinity, and other wargaming ranges.
