Comparison

JigSpace vs Sketchar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JigSpace

Create and share interactive 3D presentations with augmented reality capabilities. Easily import your own 3D models or use provided assets to build engaging visual content. Share your creations via links, QR codes, or embed them on websites.

Highlights
  • Create 3D presentations (Jigs)
  • View in augmented reality (AR)
  • Import 3D models and CAD files
  • Add animations, effects, and interactive labels
  • Record audio or text instructions
  • Share via link, QR code, or embed
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** World's highest rated AR app ** ** Featured in Apple's iPhone 12 launch keynote ** ** Featured by Apple on the App Store in 24 countries ** Create and share stunning 3D presentations in minutes and view them in augmented reality instantly. JigSpace is nothing like the complicated 3D software you’re probably used to, and is the only AR App that lets you create and share 3D presentations straight from your device. With more than 5M downloads, people all over the world use JigSpace to share knowledge and present ideas in stunning 3D or augmented reality (AR) presentations. WITH THE JIGSPACE APP YOU CAN: Create and view 3D presentations (we call them Jigs!) in augmented reality on your device. Upload your own 3D models or CAD files, textures, images, videos, and audio files. Bring to life with animations, effects, exploded views, and interactive labels. Make your content interactive with actions, linking to content or web URLs. Access a free library of 3D objects, materials, and templates to get started quickly. Record audio or text instructions for your step-by-step 3D presentations. Content synchronizes across devices, so you can continue editing on your desktop device. Share your Jigs with the world using a shareable link, QR code, or embed in your websites via iframe. --- MAKE THE HARD-TO-EXPLAIN, HARD-TO-FORGET WITH JIGSPACE Join leading companies in Formula 1, biotechnology, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and more who are using JigSpace for technical sales demonstrations, product launches, 3D instructions, and engaging training material. “With JigSpace we’ve been able to shorten our sales cycle from 6 months to 6 weeks.” - Mathew Keegan - Director of Applications Engineering, Automata “JigSpace is just so useful for communicating the revolutionary design and beauty of our car, in an immediately accessible way.” - Stefano Battiston, Head of Marketing, Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake YOUR JIGSPACE ACCOUNT WORKS ACROSS IPAD, IPHONE, DESKTOP and WEB. DESKTOP APP - Exclusive creator tools include adding interactive actions to your objects, object list view, custom materials and textures, precise transformation, and content analytics. IMPORT 3D FILES - Import SolidWorks CAD files, STEP, STP, FBX, OBJ, and STL files. TEMPLATES - Try one of our 3D presentation templates to bring your 3D files to life, or make your own for your team to use. ADD MEDIA - Add images, video, text-boxes, audio, and 3D effects to your presentations. TEAMS - Invite your colleagues to your team to edit files, view private files or offline, share a common 3D object library and templates. SHARE & EMBED - A single web link or QR code opens your Jig on all mobile devices, web browsers, and in the JigSpace apps. Embed Jigs you make on websites via iframe, or add a QR code to your digital documents or printed material. “JigSpace makes not only a visual impact but also movement. Doing something where you stand up and look at it helps it click in a different way.” - Maddison, Digital Media Architect, Abbott “We love JigSpace because it allows us to utilize existing 3D data efficiently to tell a specific story at ALL project stages, adding value and providing an easily accessible tool for customers.” - Craig Hooper, People and Innovation Manager at DTCo “People's eyes light up when they realize they don’t have to sift through pdfs to understand a creative concept. People can control their own experience through interactive presentation rather than just being shown it, they are delighted to be able to immerse themselves into the Jig.” - Matt, President of Slate Custom Design JigSpace terms of service: https://www.jig.com/terms-and-conditions

About

Sketchar

Learn to draw with augmented reality and AI-powered lessons. This app offers a comprehensive drawing tool, community contests, and personalized learning plans to enhance your artistic skills. Practice art to relieve stress and impress others with your creations.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality drawing guidance
  • AI-powered personalized learning plans
  • 550+ drawing lessons
  • Comprehensive drawing toolset
  • Community contests and collaboration
  • Stress relief through art practice
Features
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Sketchar is for you if you want to improve your drawing skills, express yourself through art, impress friends and family with stunning artwork, collaborate with peers, relieve stress, or become a Pro. We have merged AR and AI together to speed up your learning experience and make it more entertaining.  Here are the unique features that can only be found on the Sketchar app:  1.COURSES 550+ drawing lessons based on characters you love. You can start with a beginner set or delve deeper into a specific topic to improve your artistic skills, for example, in creating portraits or anime.  2. PERSONALIZED PLAN Based on AI to speed up your creative growth 3. DRAWING TOOL Powerful toolset to create stunning art in minutes. 4.CONTESTS Join the community to collaborate with peers. 5. AUGMENTED REALITY for drawing  We invented that in 2012. Through your smartphone camera, you can see an AR sketch on the surface in front of you. Just take a pencil and follow the virtual lines on the paper step-by-step. This function is also employed by professional artists to scale sketches onto surfaces like walls. Use carefully and follow the video guide. and many other features.  Btw, practicing art helps relieve stress. Download Sketchar now and learn to draw like never before. ---  In-app purchases: Sketchar offers four paid auto-renewable subscription options that give you unlimited access to the app's premium content and features.  1-Week Subscription - $7.99 / Week 1 -Month Subscription – $14.99 / Month  1-Year Subscription with 3-Day Trial – $69.99 / Year  1-Year Special Offer Subscription – $34.99 / Year  Prices may vary across countries. Prices are equal to the value that Application Store Matrix determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in USD.  We are always interested in your opinion, so please email us at hi@sketchar.io.

Screenshots

JigSpace4 screens
Sketchar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JigSpace at 85% against Sketchar's 33%. JigSpace also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). Sketchar's advantage is chart position (#128 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Sketchar sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. JigSpace asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JigSpace holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.4K and 9.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of JigSpace's written reviews are positive against 33% of Sketchar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JigSpace ships an update every 2 weeks, Sketchar fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
JigSpace versus Sketchar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJigSpaceSketchar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.4K ratings) — better4.2 (9.8K ratings)
Positive reviews84.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings8.4K9.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#128 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size396 MB227 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJigSpace Inc.SketchAR

Customer experience

JigSpace

All ratings8,448 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews391 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative11.0%

Sketchar

All ratings9,788 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews1,290 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative54.5%

User reviews

JigSpace

From 8.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging and interactive learning
  • 🔍 Detailed 3D models and visualizations
  • 📚 Informative and educational content
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited access to advanced features
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of in-depth information for some topics
  • 📱 Compatibility issues on older devices

Sketchar

From 9.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for projecting digital art
  • 🚀 AR technology makes a superior stencil
  • 👍 Helpful for learning to draw
  • 👍 Amazing app, game changer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy AR tracking and detection
  • 🐛 Laggy and unstable performance
  • 💰 Overly restrictive free version
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

Bugs and requests

JigSpace

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Camera not working on some devices
  • Difficulty finding flat surfaces to display jigs

Requested features

4 requests
  • More jigs and content across various topics
  • Ability to create and share custom jigs
  • Improved AR tracking and positioning
  • Vertical rotation and navigation of 3D models

Sketchar

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • AR tracking frequently loses paper
  • App crashes and resets progress
  • Ads disrupt drawing and cause loss of work
  • Brightness/lighting issues affect performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free drawing lessons and content
  • Improve AR tracking and stability
  • Allow drawing without full page detection
  • Add more drawing tools and brushes for free users
  • Improve organization and navigation of lessons

In-app purchases

None

JigSpace

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Sketchar

Subscriptions13
  • 1 Week$3.997 Days
  • 1 Week$7.997 Days
  • Sketchar PRO$10.991 Month
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  • 1 month$17.991 Month
  • 1 Year$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year$34.991 Year
  • SketchAR PRO$39.993 Months
  • 1 Year$42.991 Year
  • 1 Year1 Year trial$44.991 Year
  • 1 Year3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • SketchAR PRO$69.991 Year
  • Sketchar: Learn to Draw7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • 1 Year3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is JigSpace free?
JigSpace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sketchar free?
Sketchar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JigSpace or Sketchar?
JigSpace is rated higher. JigSpace averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Sketchar averages 4.2 from 9.8K ratings.
Do JigSpace or Sketchar have ads?
Neither JigSpace nor Sketchar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JigSpace or Sketchar?
JigSpace ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sketchar fortnightly. Most recently, JigSpace was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sketchar on September 23, 2026.

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