Comparison

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup vs DivTech

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

Head to head
About

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup

Enhance your PDF workflow with powerful annotation and markup tools. This app offers a dynamic and intuitive experience for editing, drawing, and adding text to your documents. Access your work across multiple devices and collaborate in real-time.

Highlights
  • Dynamic PDF annotation tools
  • Cross-platform access and cloud sync
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Insert text, images, lines, and shapes
  • Convert images to PDF
  • Redact sensitive information (Pro)
  • Measurement tools (Pro)
Features
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Powerful PDF tools at your fingertips. The latest PDF technology and software for a better experience. With an intuitive UI designed for delight – there’s a better way to PDF! Do your best work with Drawboard. - Dynamic PDF tools that feel good to use - Multi-platform access and storage. Where you are, your work is. - Paperless. A way of working for a sustainable future TOOLS FOR EVERY JOB Fast, responsive, and accurate markup tools. Draw with best-in-class ink for flawless Apple Pencil hand-feel and finally replace pen and paper. CROSS-PLATFORM ACCESS ON ANY DEVICE Upload your annotated PDFs to the cloud and mark up with others in real time with instant sync. Go Pro in-app for additional storage capacity and advanced features. WORK YOUR WAY Customize your workspace by docking your favorite tools and build a toolbar that works for you! MORE - Text review markup - freehand highlighter, text highlighter, underline, strikeout, squiggly on PDF. - Insert lines and shapes - cloud tool, rectangle, ellipse, line, arrow, polygon and polyline on PDF. - Add text with a range of fonts and text styling options - Insert images and camera photos onto PDFs. - Convert JPG and PNG image files to PDF. - Write, annotate, ink and draw on PDFs. - Customize and edit annotation colors, stroke widths, and opacities. - Create new blank PDF documents of different size, color, orientation and page count. - Insert, rotate and delete PDF pages. - Open, read, mark up and save large and complex PDF documents. GET MORE WITH PRO - Redact text and sections of your PDF documents - Measure elements on your page with length and area measurement tools and smart page calibration - Add callouts, hyperlinks and audio notes to your documents - On-page ruler - measure objects on your page with the ease of using a tape measure

About

DivTech

This app provides authenticated technicians with access to work order details, scope of work, and ticket updates. It allows for photo uploads, status changes, and access to parts, tools, and knowledge base articles. Non-authenticated users can scan and export barcodes to other applications.

Highlights
  • Access work order details
  • Upload photos to tickets
  • Update task status
  • View parts and tools lists
  • Access knowledge base
  • Scan and export barcodes
Features
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DivTech app integrates with Diversified Ticketing Software. The app gives "authenticated" technicians access to work order details, scope of work document and tickets. You can upload photos to a ticket from your photo library as well as update the status of assigned tasks. You can view the list of parts and tools required and access Knowledge base articles relevant to the service visit. In order to access these features, you must be working with a company that utilizes Diversified Ticketing Software. For "non-authenticated" users, the app provides the functionality to scan one or more barcodes and copy them to an email or another application on the mobile device. The following barcode types are currently supported: - QR_CODE - DATA_MATRIX - UPC_E - UPC_A - EAN_8 - EAN_13 - CODE_128 - CODE_39 - ITF

Screenshots

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup4 screens
DivTech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup at 4.8 against DivTech's 4.0. Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 1). DivTech's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. DivTech asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup's written reviews are positive against 50% of DivTech's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup ships an update weekly, DivTech every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup versus DivTech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawboard PDF Annotate, MarkupDivTech
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrawboard Pty LtdDiversified Media Group

Customer experience

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup

All ratings1,944 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative23.5%

DivTech

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Annotations not syncing properly between devices
  • Unexpected loss of work and unsaved changes
  • Scrolling and page navigation issues
  • Compatibility problems with certain PDF files
  • Text input box disappearing after scrolling

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add page flattening and form filling options
  • Improve eraser tool and precision
  • Implement a dark mode
  • Provide better organization and folder support
  • Add more customization options for tools and UI

DivTech

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Lite7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Unlimited7 Days trial$18.991 Month
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  • Pro Lite7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Pro Plus7 Days trial$83.901 Year
  • Pro Unlimited7 Days trial$159.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Plus$10.00
  • Pro Unlimited$20.00
None

DivTech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup free?
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DivTech free?
DivTech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup or DivTech?
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup is rated higher. Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while DivTech averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup or DivTech have ads?
Neither Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup nor DivTech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup or DivTech?
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup ships an update weekly, and DivTech every 2 months. Most recently, Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup was updated on October 12, 2026 and DivTech on September 28, 2026.

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