Comparison

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup vs PlanSnap

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

PlanSnap

Easily add photos to PDF plans by pinning them to specific locations. Organize construction pictures and share PDF sets with embedded photos with team members. Ideal for architects, engineers, and contractors to streamline project communication.

Highlights
  • Pin photos to specific locations on PDF plans
  • Organize construction pictures by project
  • Share PDF plans with embedded photos
  • Upload and add photos from phone gallery
  • Offline photo uploading when reconnected
  • Download photo sets for backup
Features
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PlanSnap is an easy way to add photos to PDF plans. The app organizes construction pictures by pinning them to specific locations on a plan. Then you can download or share the set of PDF + photos with other team members. Created by structural design firm DLK Engineering LLC, PlanSnap is designed to help contractors, engineers, and architects share project photos and minimize the need for on-site meetings. For architects and engineers, upload your PDF set and share the link with a contractor. When the someone adds pictures to the PDF, anyone with the link can view, download, or share them with others. Note that you can also add photos of your hand sketches, screenshots, etc. For contractors, upload a new PDF by choosing a file from you phone (or open a previous PlanSnap link), and then start adding photos by long-tapping any spot on the PDF.  Then a link can be shared to give other team members access to the PDF with the photos. If there is no reception at the jobsite, leave PlanSnap open so it can upload your photos when you are reconnected. Or, you can just add photos to the PDF from your phone gallery at anytime. Tip for locating photos: For maximum clarity, pin the photo to the location on the PDF that represents *where you were standing* when you took it, rather than pinning it to the element you photographed. Tip for sharing links: Save your PlanSnap links (in a shared Note, for instance) so you find them later as needed. And then download your photos to keep a backup copy. NOTE: Photos are not stored by PlanSnap forever, so make sure to download and keep your photo sets for your own records!

Screenshots

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup4 screens
PlanSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlanSnap at none against Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup's 8. PlanSnap also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 2) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). 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. Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PlanSnap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlanSnap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup's written reviews are positive against 50% of PlanSnap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup versus PlanSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawboard PDF Annotate, MarkupPlanSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
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 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrawboard Pty LtdVihanti Digital Services Private Limited

Customer experience

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup

All ratings1,944 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews287 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative23.7%

PlanSnap

All ratings2 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

PlanSnap

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

PlanSnap

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 PlanSnap free?
PlanSnap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup or PlanSnap?
PlanSnap is rated higher. Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while PlanSnap averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup or PlanSnap have ads?
Neither Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup nor PlanSnap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup or PlanSnap?
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup ships an update weekly, and PlanSnap weekly. Most recently, Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup was updated on October 3, 2026 and PlanSnap on October 1, 2026.

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