# Pw Drawing Pad vs My Notes

Pw Drawing Pad and My Notes both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Pw Drawing Pad's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Notes's. Pw Drawing Pad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (870 vs 13). My Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pw Drawing Pad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and My Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pw Drawing Pad against 4.4 for My Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pw Drawing Pad has 870 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Pw Drawing Pad's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Notes's.

Pw Drawing Pad ships an update every 2 months, My Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pw Drawing Pad | My Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (870 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pw-drawing-pad/id1097399439/reviews)** | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-notes-draft-notes/id1624664967/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **870** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 309 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [伟典 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024628394) | [文龙 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622961779) |

## What reviewers say

### Pw Drawing Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pw-drawing-pad/id1097399439)

Create images, drawings, paintings, and sketches with a wide array of brushes, tools, and effects. Design logos, clothing, posters, and more with advanced layer management and text features. Supports Apple Pencil and various export formats.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of customizable brush effects, Advanced layer management, Text and shape design tools, Extensive image editing effects, Symmetry and deformation tools, Multiple export formats (JPG, PNG, PDF, PSD)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription premium | $3.99 | per year |
| Advanced Paid Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Specialized in East Asian art techniques and styles
- 🛠️ Comprehensive vector and graphic design tools
- 📱 Works offline without requiring Wi-Fi
- 🧩 Well-organized interface and features
- 🎭 Unique artistic capabilities for scroll and rice paper aesthetics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid membership for full features
- 🐛 Brush lag and performance issues
- 📚 Insufficient tutorials and in-app help documentation
- 🎨 Limited free brush options with poor quality
- 🚫 Not suitable for Western-style painting or sketching

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings disappear when touching screen
- Nothing appears when attempting to draw
- App closes unexpectedly when viewing saved work
- Color selection creates unwanted white line outlines
- Unable to open previous artwork after updates

**Requested features**

- Restore animation option from previous version
- Bring back old version functionality
- Improve brush quality and reduce lag
- Add more comprehensive tutorials and reference materials
- Expand color palette with basic colors like red


### My Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-notes-draft-notes/id1624664967)

This app allows for freeform handwritten note-taking and drawing on an infinite canvas. It supports file imports and graphic diary creation with image integration, serving as a digital tool for learning and organization.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas for notes and drawing, Handwritten note-taking, Graphic diary creation with images, File import and annotation, Apple Pencil support, Paperless learning tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarter VIP | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pw Drawing Pad free?

Pw Drawing Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pw Drawing Pad or My Notes?

Pw Drawing Pad is rated higher. Pw Drawing Pad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 870 ratings, while My Notes averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do Pw Drawing Pad or My Notes have ads?

My Notes shows ads; Pw Drawing Pad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pw Drawing Pad or My Notes?

Pw Drawing Pad ships an update every 2 months, and My Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pw Drawing Pad was updated on September 30, 2026 and My Notes on September 18, 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.*