# Paintwork vs Drawing Memo

The clearest difference is ads: Paintwork at none against Drawing Memo's shown. Paintwork also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Drawing Memo's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 65%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paintwork sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Drawing Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Paintwork against 4.7 for Drawing Memo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paintwork has 17K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Paintwork's written reviews are positive against 100% of Drawing Memo's.

Paintwork ships an update weekly, Drawing Memo monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paintwork | Drawing Memo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintwork-infinite-notebook/id1052957498/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-memo-quick-notes/id1596044610/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [伟典 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024628394) | [Shiho Sadamizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226977215) |

## What reviewers say

### Paintwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintwork-infinite-notebook/id1052957498)

Create handwritten notes, diaries, and drawings with a vast array of tools. Features include customizable brushes, vector graphics, a rich color palette, and image import. Export your creations as PDFs or images.

**Highlights:** Customizable brushes and erasers, Extensive vector graphics tools, Rich color palette, Image and material import, Handwriting assistance, PDF and image export, Customizable backgrounds and canvas

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription premium | $3.99 | per year |
| Unlock local version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Vast selection of brushes and tools
- 💻 Works well on various devices
- 🎨 Allows for creative expression
- 💰 Free to use with no paywall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Certain features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing crashes or data loss
- 🎨 Limited color palette and blending options
- 🔍 Lack of intuitive UI and tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing when using certain features
- Artwork getting deleted or not saving properly
- Inability to import or work with external images

**Requested features**

- Add more color options and blending tools
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Provide more tutorials and onboarding for new users
- Allow users to save and access their artwork easily


### Drawing Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-memo-quick-notes/id1596044610)

Quickly jot down notes and sketches with a variety of pen colors. Save and share your creations easily via email or social media. A paid plan offers a trash can function for restoring deleted memos.

**Highlights:** Handwritten memo creation, Variety of pen colors, Drawing capabilities, Save to camera roll, Share to SNS and email, Trash can function (paid)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paintwork free?

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

### Is Drawing Memo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paintwork or Drawing Memo?

Drawing Memo is rated higher. Paintwork averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Drawing Memo averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Paintwork or Drawing Memo have ads?

Drawing Memo shows ads; Paintwork does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paintwork or Drawing Memo?

Paintwork ships an update weekly, and Drawing Memo monthly. Most recently, Paintwork was updated on September 26, 2026 and Drawing Memo on September 23, 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.*