# Drawing Pad procreate Sketch vs Text Tattoo Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Text Tattoo Maker at 5.0 against Drawing Pad procreate Sketch's 4.1. Text Tattoo Maker also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Drawing Pad procreate Sketch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (67K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Text Tattoo Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text Tattoo Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drawing Pad procreate Sketch has 67K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Drawing Pad procreate Sketch ships an update every 2 months, Text Tattoo Maker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drawing Pad procreate Sketch | Text Tattoo Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-pad-procreate-sketch/id1327427213/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-tattoo-maker/id6751271870/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rohan Singh Rajput](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327427212) | [Usama Umar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778249181) |

## 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


### Text Tattoo Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-tattoo-maker/id6751271870)

Design custom text-based tattoos with a vast library of fonts, colors, and effects. Visualize your ideas with realistic previews and share your creations. Perfect for personal use or professional inspiration.

**Highlights:** Extensive font library, Color and gradient effects, Advanced customization options, Backgrounds and overlays, Realistic preview, Save and share designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access Pro Features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Access Pro Features & ad free | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drawing Pad procreate Sketch free?

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

### Is Text Tattoo Maker free?

Text Tattoo Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drawing Pad procreate Sketch or Text Tattoo Maker?

Text Tattoo Maker is rated higher. Drawing Pad procreate Sketch averages 4.1 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Text Tattoo Maker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Drawing Pad procreate Sketch or Text Tattoo Maker have ads?

Text Tattoo Maker shows ads; Drawing Pad procreate Sketch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drawing Pad procreate Sketch or Text Tattoo Maker?

Drawing Pad procreate Sketch ships an update every 2 months, and Text Tattoo Maker every 5 days. Most recently, Drawing Pad procreate Sketch was updated on November 1, 2026 and Text Tattoo Maker on October 30, 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.*