# Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup vs PlanForm

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlanForm at 100% against Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup's 64%. PlanForm also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and PlanForm sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlanForm 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 point the same way: 64% of Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup's written reviews are positive against 100% of PlanForm's.

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup ships an update weekly, PlanForm every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup | PlanForm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawboard-pdf-annotate-markup/id1086503728/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planform/id6748180587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 97 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drawboard Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081203672) | [Beijing Honghu Yuntu Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480505512) |

## What reviewers say

### Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawboard-pdf-annotate-markup/id1086503728)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lite | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Unlimited | $18.99 | per month |
| Pro Lite | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus | $83.90 | per year |
| Pro Unlimited | $159.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus | $10.00 | one-time |
| Pro Unlimited | $20.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent PDF annotation tools
- 👍 Convenient cross-platform sync
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Great for students and professionals
- 🚀 Smooth writing experience with Apple Pencil

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Cloud storage limitations
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Missing search and bookmark features
- 🔧 Inconsistent functionality between platforms

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### PlanForm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planform/id6748180587)

This professional-grade PDF reader is built for AEC professionals to view, measure, and annotate technical drawings and PDFs with precision. It offers advanced tools for measurement, markup, OCR, and document management across various devices.

**Highlights:** Seamless PDF viewing and browsing, Precise measurement tools with scale setting, Extensive annotation options, OCR for text and table extraction, Document management and conversion tools, Revision drawing comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Plan | $15.00 | one-time |
| 6 Month Plan | $80.00 | one-time |
| 1 Year Plan | $100.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup free?

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlanForm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup or PlanForm?

PlanForm is rated higher. Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while PlanForm averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup or PlanForm have ads?

Neither Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup nor PlanForm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup or PlanForm?

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup ships an update weekly, and PlanForm every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup was updated on September 22, 2026 and PlanForm on September 21, 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.*