# Drawing Pad procreate Sketch vs Tiny Paint

The clearest difference is monetization model: Drawing Pad procreate Sketch at free with in-app purchases against Tiny Paint's subscription. Drawing Pad procreate Sketch also leads on ratings volume (67K vs 527). Tiny Paint's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (81% vs 64%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drawing Pad procreate Sketch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Tiny Paint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Paint holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drawing Pad procreate Sketch has 67K ratings behind it against 527, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Drawing Pad procreate Sketch's written reviews are positive against 81% of Tiny Paint's.

Drawing Pad procreate Sketch ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Paint monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drawing Pad procreate Sketch | Tiny Paint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-pad-procreate-sketch/id1327427213/reviews) | **[4.4 (527 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-paint-draw-doodle-art/id1376425610/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 527 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 124 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rohan Singh Rajput](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327427212) | [80 Degree Photo Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376425609) |

## What reviewers say

### Drawing Pad procreate Sketch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-pad-procreate-sketch/id1327427213)

Unleash your creativity with a versatile digital canvas. This app offers a wide range of brushes, colors, stickers, and shapes to sketch, paint, and doodle. Easily edit existing images or use stock photos to enhance your artwork before sharing it with others.

**Highlights:** Sketch, paint, and doodle, Varied range of brushes, Customizable color palette, Undo/redo functionality, Ruler and shape tools, Stickers, doodles, and charms, Edit gallery images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drawing Pad Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Drawing Pad Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to draw and color
- 🎨 Good color palette
- 🎨 Variety of brushes and textures
- 🎨 Helpful for art and creativity
- 🎨 Calming and relaxing to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many premium features
- 🔍 Difficult to find/use certain tools
- 🔍 Lack of zoom and canvas control
- 🔍 Confusing UI and navigation
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings not saving properly
- Eraser not working as expected
- Constant pop-ups interrupting workflow

**Requested features**

- Add more free brushes and tools
- Improve eraser functionality
- Implement zoom and canvas controls
- Provide better onboarding and instructions
- Fix bugs and stability issues


### Tiny Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-paint-draw-doodle-art/id1376425610)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creating, drawing, and editing images. It supports layers, a wide variety of brushes, and advanced selection tools for precise edits. Users can also remove unwanted objects and apply numerous filters and color adjustments.

**Highlights:** Unlimited layers with blend modes, Over 450 high-quality brushes, 60+ photo enhancement filters, Intelligent selection tools, Raster and vector graphics editing, Object removal (Inpaint), Extensive resources (stickers, textures)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UNLIMITED ACCESS | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlock 450+ Paint Brushes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Elements & Filters | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great for drawing and editing
- 💡 Lots of features and tools
- 🎨 Useful for beginners and professionals
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🎨 Difficult to navigate for some users
- 🐛 Laggy and buggy at times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to save drawings
- Brush settings reset unexpectedly
- Layers disappear after exiting the app
- Frequent freezes and lags when using certain tools

**Requested features**

- Add direct line tool
- Improve layer management
- Allow importing/exporting of PSD files
- Provide a free version with fewer limitations
- Improve overall stability and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drawing Pad procreate Sketch free?

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

### Is Tiny Paint free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drawing Pad procreate Sketch or Tiny Paint?

Tiny Paint is rated higher. Drawing Pad procreate Sketch averages 4.1 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Tiny Paint averages 4.4 from 527 ratings.

### Do Drawing Pad procreate Sketch or Tiny Paint have ads?

Neither Drawing Pad procreate Sketch nor Tiny Paint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drawing Pad procreate Sketch or Tiny Paint?

Drawing Pad procreate Sketch ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Paint monthly. Most recently, Drawing Pad procreate Sketch was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tiny Paint on October 29, 2026.

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