# Doodalive vs Sketch Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Sketch Pro at 4.7 against Doodalive's 4.3. Sketch Pro also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 13) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Doodalive's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodalive sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Sketch Pro sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sketch Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketch Pro has 11K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Doodalive's written reviews are positive against 81% of Sketch Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Doodalive ships an update every 2 months, Sketch Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodalive | Sketch Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodalive/id1148320517/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-pro-draw-and-create-art/id1663200797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KiwisApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/425453316) | [4Axis Technologies Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413114553) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodalive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodalive/id1148320517)

Transform sketches into dynamic animations with intuitive tools. Bring drawings to life with animated strokes, create manga, and make notes engaging. Export creations as videos or images for sharing or professional use.

**Highlights:** Dynamic animated brushes, Create and animate manga, Image and model library, Custom sticker creation, Animated note-taking, Export as video or image

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snow | Free | one-time |
| Christmas | Free | one-time |
| New Year Pack | Free | one-time |
| Jack o'lantern | Free | one-time |
| Paper plane | Free | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Candle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Petals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Spells | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dia de muertos | $2.99 | one-time |
| In classroom | $2.99 | one-time |
| New year, new challenges | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chalk | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fire | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Art | $9.99 | one-time |


### Sketch Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-pro-draw-and-create-art/id1663200797)

This professional art app offers advanced AI tools for digital painting, illustration, and animation. Create stunning artwork with custom brushes, text-to-image generation, and intelligent editing features. It's designed to streamline your creative workflow on iPads and iPhones.

**Highlights:** Customizable brushes, Text to Image AI, Sketch to Image AI, Magic Edit AI, Auto-Coloring AI, Animation Assist, Advanced Layer System

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SketchPro Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| SketchPro Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| SketchPro Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| SketchPro Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| SketchPro Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 100 Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Tokens | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful drawing tools
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎨 Extensive brush and material options
- 💡 Customizable brushes
- 🎨 Versatile for various art styles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model and lifetime access
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and adjusting certain features
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some advanced tools
- 💰 Subscription fees for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings randomly deleted or lost
- Inability to load or access previous artwork
- Crashes when trying to import photos

**Requested features**

- Add liquify tool
- Improve layer management and manipulation
- Provide more default brushes
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Add shape tools for perfect geometric shapes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodalive free?

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

### Is Sketch Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doodalive or Sketch Pro?

Sketch Pro is rated higher. Doodalive averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Sketch Pro averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Doodalive or Sketch Pro have ads?

Both Doodalive and Sketch Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodalive or Sketch Pro?

Doodalive ships an update every 2 months, and Sketch Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doodalive was updated on July 4, 2026 and Sketch Pro on September 29, 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.*