Comparison

Sketch Tree vs Take Notes

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

Head to head
About

Sketch Tree

This professional drawing app offers a realistic painting experience with over 20 ultra-realistic brushes and advanced editing tools. Import images, utilize layers, and create detailed artwork with features like rulers, compasses, and a color eyedropper.

Highlights
  • 20+ ultra-realistic brushes
  • Ruler, compasses, and graphics tools
  • Color eyedropper
  • Unlimited undo/redo
  • Up to 10 layers
  • Image import for editing
  • Auto-save functionality
Features
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Sketch Tree is a professional drawing software in mobile phone, it focuses on realistic painting, and integrates ps, image editor, picture beauty. We offer more than 20 kinds of ultra-realistic drawing tools, like pencil, Chinese brush, pen, ball pen, marker pen, watercolor pen, acrylic, colorful mud, chalk, spray, smudge, ruler, compasses, eraser, magic eraser, layers and stickers. Additionally, you can import picture in layer, then combine with eraser, ruler, compasses and any other tools, editing and drawing something on it, and you can make an excellent work. Sketch Tree is similar to Photoshop, it can draw and import photos for editing. ◆ Features - More than 20 ultra realistic and exquisite brushes - Ruler, compasses, graphics package and fine stickers - Color Eyedropper, long press the canvas somewhere to pick up color - Unlimited revocation, don't worry about making mistakes - Up to 10 layers - Continuously auto-saved, ensure the work no lost ◆ Tips - Adjust brushes and eraser’s size and transparency, do whatever you want to draw - Pinch in canvas down to 60%, save your painting to gallery - Add and save colors, convenient to use next time - Setting for tools auto-hide and brush remember color - Long press the ruler or compasses to hide them.

About

Take Notes

A minimalist digital notepad and whiteboard app designed for quick notes, drafts, and creative expression. It offers a clean interface, simple operation, and a calculator function, ideal for students and professionals alike.

Highlights
  • Minimalist interface
  • Fast opening
  • Calculator function
  • Supports Apple Pencil
  • Drafting and graffiti
  • Temporary notepad
Features
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It is necessary for installation and takes up a small space, only a few m; Simple operation and simple interface; Wide range of uses, fast opening; Popular app, download it quickly! This is a simple to the extreme small blackboard, convenient for your life, study and work. It can be used for making drafts, demonstrations, graffiti, blackboard writing, as well as your note paper and temporary Notepad. It can also be used for dictating words, calculating the draft paper of topics, and practicing calligraphy. Whiteboard in the meeting room, on-site guidance, children drawing and graffiti, etc. Added calculator function,Clean interface and simple operation. One finger can write, which is better with apple pencil. This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, and the renewal fee will be deducted from your package within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel automatic renewal in the account settings. Cancelling automatic renewal requires at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If your trial has not ended yet, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start subscribing. To subscribe, you need to agree to the following terms: Service Terms: https://dongnan2022.github.io/posts/dongnan/fuwu Privacy Policy: https://dongnan2022.github.io/posts/dongnan/privacy

Screenshots

Sketch Tree4 screens
Take Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sketch Tree at 2.9K against Take Notes's 72. Sketch Tree also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Sketch Tree sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Take Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sketch Tree against 4.6 for Take Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketch Tree has 2.9K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Sketch Tree's written reviews are positive against 83% of Take Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sketch Tree ships an update every 6 weeks, Take Notes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sketch Tree versus Take Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketch TreeTake Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.9K ratings)4.6 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9K — better72
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerguangxie chen楠 董

Customer experience

Sketch Tree

All ratings2,894 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews430 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative12.3%

Take Notes

All ratings59 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Sketch Tree

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Smudge tool glitches and can ruin drawings
  • Layers sometimes get deleted or merged unexpectedly
  • Zooming in/out can cause the canvas to exit the drawing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more brush options
  • Improve layer management
  • Implement better zoom and canvas controls
  • Add ability to save and export drawings
  • Introduce symmetry tools

Take Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sketch Tree

One-time1
  • Remove All Ads$0.99
2 purchases

Take Notes

Subscriptions1
  • 月度会员3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro version$6.99

Questions

Is Sketch Tree free?
Sketch Tree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Take Notes free?
Take Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sketch Tree or Take Notes?
Take Notes is rated higher. Sketch Tree averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Take Notes averages 4.6 from 72 ratings.
Do Sketch Tree or Take Notes have ads?
Both Sketch Tree and Take Notes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sketch Tree or Take Notes?
Sketch Tree ships an update every 6 weeks, and Take Notes every 2 months. Most recently, Sketch Tree was updated on November 2, 2026 and Take Notes on November 3, 2026.

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