Comparison

Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet vs Fathom ONE

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

Head to head
About

Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet

Transform your iPad into a professional wireless drawing tablet for demanding creative work. Enjoy customizable workspaces, gesture shortcuts, and high-speed connectivity for efficient digital art creation on Mac and PC.

Highlights
  • Wireless or USB connectivity
  • Customizable gesture shortcuts
  • Keyboard support
  • Pressure curve customization
  • Second display functionality
  • Optimized for Apple Pencil
Features
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Go beyond a drawing tablet with Astropad Studio. Start a free 14-day trial today! Astropad Studio is the ultimate wireless drawing tablet, designed for the most demanding creative work. With complete workspace customization, Studio allows artists to work faster and more efficiently, with the freedom to work in the studio, at home, or on-the-go. Built for creative professionals with features like: · Wifi or USB connectivity · Built in 2nd display · Crystal clear & ultra-fast · Gesture shortcut customization · Keyboard support · Customizable pressure curves · Magic Gestures: Create your own gesture shortcuts with touch-Pencil combinations · Shortcut Sets: Sidebar shortcuts automatically adapt to match whatever Mac app you’re working in · Unlimited upgrades · Works on Mac and PC $14.99 monthly or $79.99 annually ___ STREAMLINED PRODUCTIVITY · Pinch to Zoom: Pinch to zoom and pan in Mac or PC Apps · Liquid Extreme: Up to 5x faster than baseline Liquid · Wifi & USB: Use your iPad as a drawing tablet plugged in or wirelessly · Keyboard Support: Access our built-in keyboard or use your own Bluetooth keyboard · Velocity Control: Analyzes network conditions dozens of times per second to balance image quality and latency COMPLETE CUSTOMIZATION · Magic Gestures: Create your own gesture shortcuts with touch-Pencil combinations · Shortcut Sets: Sidebar shortcuts automatically adapt to match whatever Mac app you’re working in BUILT FOR CREATIVES · Apple Pencil Optimized: Designed exclusively for the precision of Apple Pencil · Color Corrected: True to your source material with color corrected output and retina resolution ___ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS · Mac: OS X 10.14 or later · PC: Windows 10 64-bit, build 1809 or later · iPad iOS 13.1 or later: iPad Mini 4 (2015+), iPad Air (2014+), iPad Pro (2016+), iPad 5th generation (2017+) · Optimized for iPad Pro and Apple Pencil SUBSCRIPTION TERMS · $14.99 monthly or $79.99 annually · Price may vary by location. ___ Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card using your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. ___ MORE RESOURCES Download the free desktop companion app: astropad.com/downloads FAQ: astropad.com/faq Support: support@astropad.com Twitter: @astropad Instagram: @astropadco Facebook: facebook.com/astropadco ___ Privacy Policy: http://astropad.com/studio/privacy.html Terms of Use: http://astropad.com/studio/terms.html

About

Fathom ONE

Features
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Fathom ONE is the all-in-one field tool for contractors, designers, and remodelers. Capture precise room scans, communicate with clients in real time, and keep every project organized from the first site visit to final delivery. ROOM SCAN Turn any iPhone or iPad with a LiDAR Scanner into a professional measurement tool. Fathom ONE captures accurate 3D room data in minutes and converts it into: • Floor plan PDFs formatted and ready to share or print • High-resolution PNG floor plans for presentations, InDesign layouts, or email • DXF files optimized for Chief Architect, 2020 Design, KCD Software, and AutoCAD • USDZ 3D models, viewable in AR on any iPhone or iPad Every exported floor plan includes room dimensions, door and window locations, floor area, and a scale bar. Tap any dimension to correct it with your tape measurement. Export once, use in any software. CAD READY EXPORTS No manual cleanup required. Fathom ONE's export presets are purpose-built for the tools you already use: Chief Architect: inches, 3D walls, CAD-to-Walls format, with door and window openings and a window and door schedule 2020 Design: inches, 2D plan, angle-corrected centerlines KCD Software: inches, 2D room layout AutoCAD / Generic DXF: configurable to your preferred settings THE LOOP Keep clients informed without the back-and-forth. The Loop is a built-in messaging channel attached to each project, so conversations stay organized by job, not buried in text threads. Each project's daily logs are one tap away. Clients can log in from their own device to view updates, ask questions, and submit room scans directly from their home, no app expertise required. DAILY LOGS Document every day in the field with structured logs that include weather conditions, progress notes, inspection records, and milestone tracking. Attach photos directly from your camera roll. Every log is timestamped and stored by project. PROJECT DASHBOARD See your active projects, recent estimates, and permits at a glance, plus any punch items assigned to you. Jump into any project's Loop, scans, or logs in one tap. BUILT FOR THE FIELD Fathom ONE is designed for how contractors actually work: fast to open, easy to hand to a client, and room scans save offline and upload when you're back in range. No learning curve, no unnecessary features. Download Fathom ONE and spend less time measuring, more time building.

Screenshots

Fathom ONE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fathom ONE at none against Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet's 3. Fathom ONE also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Fathom ONE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet ships an update every 3 months, Fathom ONE every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet versus Fathom ONE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstropad Studio Drawing TabletFathom ONE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstro HQFathom Solutions

Bugs and requests

Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and disconnects
  • Compatibility issues with certain apps
  • Unresponsive or glitchy input

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to use iPad as a secondary display
  • More affordable one-time purchase option
  • Improved stability and performance

Fathom ONE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet

Subscriptions3
  • Subscription14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Subscription14 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Astropad Studio Annual14 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Fathom ONE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet free?
Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fathom ONE free?
Fathom ONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet or Fathom ONE have ads?
Neither Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet nor Fathom ONE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet or Fathom ONE?
Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet ships an update every 3 months, and Fathom ONE every 2 days. Most recently, Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet was updated on November 2, 2026 and Fathom ONE on October 31, 2026.

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