Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup vs Squishy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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
Squishy
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You reach for your phone for one thing. Twenty minutes later, you’re still scrolling. Squishy makes screen-time control feel less like punishment and more like caring for something. Its mood follows your choices: focus and Squishy perks up; spend time in apps you meant to avoid and Squishy wilts. Instead of fighting another timer, you’re keeping a tiny companion happy. Block distracting apps and websites, schedule protected time for work, mornings, and bedtime, and use recovery sessions when you need to get back on track. SHARE ONE SQUISHY Connect with a partner and care for the same Squishy together. Both people’s focus sessions and temporary unblocks affect the same happiness score. Daily contributions show how each of you helped—or hurt—your shared Squishy. SYNC WITH CHROME Use the same Squishy on iPhone, iPad, and Chrome. Supported activity syncs to one mascot, and eligible Squishy Pro access also unlocks Premium in the Chrome extension. WHAT YOU GET - App and website blocking powered by Apple’s Screen Time framework - Focus and recovery timer for deep work or Pomodoro sessions - Schedules for bedtime, mornings, work, and study - A happiness meter and mascot that reacts to your choices - Optional partner sharing with daily individual contributions - Mindful temporary unblocks when you genuinely need an app - Streaks, statistics, and a 7-day mascot heatmap - Premium mascot skins - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Live Activities for active focus sessions - Chrome sync and website blocking through the Squishy extension PRIVATE BY DESIGN Squishy uses Apple’s Screen Time framework to monitor and block only the apps and websites you choose. Squishy cannot see what you do inside them. If you enable account sync or partner sharing, the account and Squishy activity needed to provide those features is securely sent to Squishy’s service. Squishy does not sell your personal information. SUBSCRIPTION All features require a subscription, with a free trial to start. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple ID subscription settings. Pro access may also be provided through an eligible linked partner plan. Terms of Service: https://squishyapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://squishyapp.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Squishy at every 5 days against Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup's every 11 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Squishy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup ships an update every 11 days, Squishy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup | Squishy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drawboard Pty Ltd | Austin Chan |
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
Squishy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup
- 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
- Pro Plus$10.00
- Pro Unlimited$20.00
Squishy
- Squishy Monthly$9.991 Month
- Squishy Yearly$29.991 Year
- Squishy Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Questions
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