Comparison

Repaper Studio for smartphone vs Drawing ▫

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Repaper Studio for smartphone

Bring your pen and paper ideas to life with this drawing application. It offers layer management, diverse brushes, image import, and export options to various formats including video. Share your creations on social networks.

Highlights
  • Layer management
  • Multiple brush types
  • Image import
  • Export to JPEG, PNG, PSD, SVG
  • MP4 video export
  • Social media sharing
  • Graphic tablet mode
Features
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The Repaper Studio app is a drawing application that can go everywhere with you to bring your pen and paper ideas and creations to life. Layer management, various different brushes, image import, export to JPEG, PNG, PSD, SVG and MP4 (video format), and sharing on social networks. This application has been developed to work with the iskn Repaper and Slate devices. Minimum requirements TABLET* iPad Air (1st generation) iPad mini (4th generation) iPad (4th generation) iPad Pro (1st generation) SMARTPHONE* iPhone 6 *Bluetooth(R) Low Energy 4.0 See the full range of compatible devices at iskn.co/compatibility Brush palette - pen - pencil - wedge nib felt pen - marker - chalk - airbrush - eraser You can configure each one as required (by thickness, opacity, line smoothing, colors from the RGB palette or eyedropper tool). Layer management From sketch to final version, break down your work and create up to 10 layers in Repaper Studio. Organize and manage multiple layers, group them, rename them or change the stacking order for perfect results. Importing and exporting of images Import your images or photos and transform them in Repaper Studio. For even more features, you can export your creations to other softwares in JPEG, PNG, PSD, or SVG format. Your creation in video format Watch a time-lapse video of your creation (in MP4) or share to your social networks. It is also a graphic tablet Fans of digital media can use it in graphic tablet mode. With Repaper Stylus or The Tip, edit and enhance your creations with your favorite software, on your PC or Mac.

About

Drawing ▫

Unleash your creativity with a versatile drawing and painting app. Explore a wide array of brushes, colors, and tools to sketch, paint, and design on your iPhone or iPad. Features include custom mandalas, coloring pages, and a dedicated kids' desk.

Highlights
  • 40+ handcrafted brushes
  • Millions of colors
  • Import and draw on pictures
  • Custom mandalas and coloring pages
  • Dedicated kids' desk
  • Apple Pencil and 3D Touch support
Features
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DrawingApp - Create amazing drawing art on the go with Drawing App for iPhone & iPad. 
Create amazing drawing ideas to life. Use DrawingApp's state-of-the-art brushes and tools to sketch, type, paint, and draw. Take your drawing creations to wherever your thoughts want to go! 1. Sketch Desk: DrawingApp has 40+ handcrafted style paintbrush and millions of colors to choose from. Focusing on food and shelter is for common men. Pouring your creativity through DrawingApp is for unique humans: the misfits, the rebels, the art markers. The ones who not only see things differently but produce different, creative art. Here's to the common men who can now be an artist with the DrawingApp! Here is a minimalistic set of tools that can help you create the art you want: a. 40+ handcrafted brush tools that can help you imitate the real paintbrush; b. Ruler to create straight lines to your needs; c. Eraser to change or modify a drawing on the go; d. Embed picture and drawing in one art; e. Install the DrawingApp to know more! FEATURES - Paint. Draw, Sketch. Repeat - Draw smoothly like never before on iPad or iPhone. - Draw creative sketches using 40+ brushes and tools - Enhance your drawing by importing pictures and photos - Zoom to paint fine details - Share instantly 2. Doodle Desk (NEW) With Doodle Desk you can create dazzling sketches, wonderful paintings & awesome illustrations! Key Feature: 1. Draw, Sketch & Paint anything. 2. You will find Every color to draw. 3. You can also customize your color as you wish. 4. Import photo from gallery or by capturing a new photo. Draw on photo. Have fun! 5. Rotate & scale photos as much as you want. 6. You can change Brush size & Opacity settings. 7. Undo & Redo option for your every action. 8. Made very easy & convenient to use. 9. Save artworks in gallery & share them into any social network you want. 10. Record & share your art work 3. Coloring Desk: - Custom mandalas: bring your unique designs to life in the mandala creation mode - 20+ categories of unique colouring pages from talented illustrators - 40+ beautiful preset Solid and Gradient colour palettes - Custom palettes: combine any colours you like to create a matchless work of art - Various colouring tools - Post-editing effects 4. Kids Desk: - Funkiest canvas with 10 + drawing tools including pen, pencil, chalk, marker, Fill, glitter, gradient and watercolor brushes - Shapes and brushes, magical pattern brushes and an enchanting wand effect on every brush stroke - 50+ educational coloring pages 
 **We Support Apple Pencil for iPad Pro and 3D Touch sensitivity for iPhones with Angle and Pressure with Water Color, Pencil, Pen tools etc.** Get DrawingApp Premium – weekly subscription (which comes with a 3-day free trial) for $4.99 USD, Monthly subscription for $7.99 USD, OR yearly subscription for $29.99 USD OR one-time purchase with $35.99 for life-time. 
 Upgrade to the Premium version and get unlimited access to Sketch Desk, Coloring Desk, Kids Desk, and Doodle Desk - without ads & watermarks! 
 • Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. • Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. 
 • Privacy Policy: http://drawingapp.me/privacy-policy.html • EULA: http://drawingapp.me/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Repaper Studio for smartphone3 screens
Drawing ▫4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Drawing ▫ at 4.1 against Repaper Studio for smartphone's 2.5. Drawing ▫ also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 2) and review sentiment (24% vs 14%). Repaper Studio for smartphone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Drawing ▫ sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Repaper Studio for smartphone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drawing ▫ holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drawing ▫ has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Repaper Studio for smartphone's written reviews are positive against 24% of Drawing ▫'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repaper Studio for smartphone ships an update every 3 weeks, Drawing ▫ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Repaper Studio for smartphone versus Drawing ▫: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepaper Studio for smartphoneDrawing ▫
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.1 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews23.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings215K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB178 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADVANCED MAGNETIC INTERACTION, AMIVora Bhavik

Customer experience

Repaper Studio for smartphone

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative74.3%

Drawing ▫

All ratings15,150 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews441 reviews
Positive23.6%
Neutral7.5%
Negative68.9%

Bugs and requests

Repaper Studio for smartphone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Drawing ▫

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Drawings disappearing or not saving properly
  • Undo/redo functionality not working as expected
  • App freezing or crashing during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • More color and brush options
  • Improved layering and editing tools
  • Better save/load functionality
  • Tutorials or in-app guidance

In-app purchases

None

Repaper Studio for smartphone

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Drawing ▫

Subscriptions6
  • Drawing Apps Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Drawing Games Gold - Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Drawing Apps Premium Monthly$8.991 Month
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  • DrawingApp Premium Year France3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Drawing Games Gold - Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Drawing Apps Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • Drawing App - Low Credits$4.99
  • AI Pad - 11 Credits$9.99
  • AI Pad - 17 Credits$14.99
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  • Remove Ads and Popups$16.99
  • One Time Purchase Premium$22.99
  • Drawing App - Premium Credits$29.99
  • Drawing App One-time Purchase$35.99

Questions

Is Repaper Studio for smartphone free?
Repaper Studio for smartphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drawing ▫ free?
Drawing ▫ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Repaper Studio for smartphone or Drawing ▫?
Drawing ▫ is rated higher. Repaper Studio for smartphone averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Drawing ▫ averages 4.1 from 15K ratings.
Do Repaper Studio for smartphone or Drawing ▫ have ads?
Neither Repaper Studio for smartphone nor Drawing ▫ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Repaper Studio for smartphone or Drawing ▫?
Repaper Studio for smartphone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drawing ▫ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Repaper Studio for smartphone was updated on August 23, 2026 and Drawing ▫ on September 24, 2026.

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