# Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup vs DraftPlanar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DraftPlanar at 100% against Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup's 64%. DraftPlanar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 DraftPlanar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DraftPlanar 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 DraftPlanar's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup | DraftPlanar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/draftplanar-pdf-plan-viewer/id6760685613/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 96 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drawboard Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081203672) | [Draft Planar LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885732058) |

## 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


### DraftPlanar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftplanar-pdf-plan-viewer/id6760685613)

View and annotate large PDF documents offline on your Apple devices. Compare multiple plans side-by-side, measure dimensions, and mark up drawings with precision tools. Ideal for professionals and anyone working with complex documents.

**Highlights:** Offline PDF viewing, Side-by-side document comparison, Precision measurement tool, Apple Pencil annotation, Text search and OCR, Layer control, Paste reference images

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $179.99 | per year |
| 3-Month Project Pass | $49.99 | 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 DraftPlanar free?

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

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

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

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

Neither Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup nor DraftPlanar shows ads.

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

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup ships an update weekly, and DraftPlanar weekly. Most recently, Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup was updated on October 12, 2026 and DraftPlanar on October 12, 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.*