Comparison

KingDraw vs Calligraphy Master

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

Head to head
About

KingDraw

This app is a professional tool for chemists to sketch molecules, reactions, and organic chemistry pathways. It offers advanced features like real-time 3D modeling and IUPAC name conversion, with multi-device synchronization and broad file format compatibility.

Highlights
  • Sketch molecules and reactions
  • Real-time 3D modeling
  • IUPAC name to structure conversion
  • Multi-terminal synchronization
  • Multi-format file saving
  • Intelligent gesture drawing
Features
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KingDraw App is a chemical drawing editor that allows users to sketch molecules and reactions as well as organic chemistry objects and pathways.A good idea can change the world. KingDraw will record all your inspirations. Just enjoy creation. KingDraw, professional structural formula tool, creates a special work station for chemists! Main Features: Top-speed drawing Many powerful functions, like real time 3D modeling, conversion between IUPAC names and chemical structures, structural formula searching, chemical property analysis, intelligent gesture drawing, intelligent beautifying, etc. Multi-terminal synchronization Get and share your files from your device, PC, or any other device you use. No matter where you are, use the KingDraw mobile app to keep you productive and work together. KingDraw Cloud makes it easy to handle your files when you're out. Multi-format compatibility Easily saved as several file formats commonly used in chemical drawing softwares, for example cdx., mol., SMILES, etc. It also supports drawing standards like ACS 1996. [Feedback] If you have more questions, pls feel free to contact us on Twitter @KingDraw_chem [LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Calligraphy Master

Generate custom calligraphy templates with hundreds of font styles. Practice cursive writing with Apple Pencil support and export your designs for printing. Personalize your practice with various colors, grids, and text options.

Highlights
  • Generate custom font templates
  • Hundreds of font styles
  • Export and print templates
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Customizable grids and colors
  • Practice with classic texts
Features
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Calligraphy Master is a professional application for calligraphy lovers. Calligraphy Master can generate any font style templates on iPhone or iPad. Users can export and print their custom font practice templates as many as they want. Calligraphy Master supports hundreds font templates, such as Copperplate, Italic, Uncial, Spencerian, Gothic, Business, Penmanship, Cadels and so on. Calligraphy Master perfectly supports Apple Pencil for iPad users for calligraphy. Calligraphy Master App is the perfect tool to emphasize the beauty and history of the written word. --------- Main Features --------- 1、 Free export and print any font templates for calligraphy practice 2、 Provide all kinds of grid calligraphy paper 3、Provide custome content for calligraphy practice, such as Old Testament, New Testament and classic poems 4、Provide more than 100 different font color metrix 5、Provide more than 100 different grid color metrix 6、Provide more than 100 different background color metrix 7、Custom and set the number of practice grid as you like 8、Allocate text position on your fingertip 9、Adjust text size on your fingertip 10、Adjust text thickness on your fingertip 11、Delete or add punctuation marks on the templates --------- Include Font Templates --------- 1、HengShui Handwrite 2、Italian Italic 3、Segoe Italic 3、Cursive Handwriting 4、Gessele 5、Rain 6、Copperplate 7、Uncial 8、Spencerian 9、Gothic 10、Penmanship 11、Alako 12、AlexBrush Regular 13、Allura Regular 14、Arenski 15、Beautiful ES 16、BlackJack 17、BrockScript 18、CAC Champagne 19、CAC Pinafore 20、Champignon 21、ChopinScript 22、Cotillion Regular 23、Cursive standard bold 24、Cursive standard 25、CygnetRound 26、Damion 27、Dancing Script 28、Dynalight Regular 29、Easy Street Alt EPS 30、England Hand DB 31、English 32、Grand Hotel 33、Grandam 34、Great VibesRegular 34、Honey Script Light 35、ItaliannoRegular 36、La Jolla ES 37、Lobster Two Regular 38、Lovers Quarrel Regular 39、Marketing Script 40、Mural Script 41、Odstemplik 42、Pacifico 43、Parisienne Regular 44、PreludeFLF 45、Rochester Regular 46、Sacramento Regular 47、Sail Regular 48、Scriptina 49、Sevillana Regular 50、Sofia Regular 51、Splendid ES 52、Yellowtail 53、Learning Curve Regular --------- Premium Function --------- 1, all types of paper 2, custom import post function 3, custom import text function 4, use all colors, type, punctuation and other functions to customize the post 5, can use all the characters in all applications 6, can be exported in the form of pdf or pictures 7, can be directly connected to the printer for font printing Payment will be charged to subscriber’s iTunes account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriber’s account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscribers can manage their subscriptions by going to their account settings on the App Store. Privacy policy:https://www.calligraphymaster.cn/en_privacy.html Term of service:https://www.calligraphymaster.cn/en_terms.html Please feel free to contact us for any suggestions or feedback

Screenshots

KingDraw3 screens
Calligraphy Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calligraphy Master at 4.3 against KingDraw's 3.3. Calligraphy Master also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 58). KingDraw's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 34%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. KingDraw sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Calligraphy Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calligraphy Master holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calligraphy Master has 2.5K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of KingDraw's written reviews are positive against 34% of Calligraphy Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KingDraw ships an update every 3 weeks, Calligraphy Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KingDraw versus Calligraphy Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKingDrawCalligraphy Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (58 ratings)4.3 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews — better33.8% of reviews
Number of ratings582.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQingdao KingAgroot Precision Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd.Calligraphy Master LTD

Customer experience

KingDraw

All ratings58 ratings
Positive53.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative36.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative32.4%

Calligraphy Master

All ratings2,452 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive33.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative62.3%

Bugs and requests

KingDraw

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Calligraphy Master

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard issues and compatibility problems
  • Tracing feature not working as expected
  • Inconsistent behavior when changing font size
  • Inability to save or export practice work

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more font options, including Chancery
  • Allow importing and editing of custom texts
  • Provide better guidance and tutorials
  • Offer a selection of free fonts to try
  • Improve overall user experience and navigation

In-app purchases

8 purchases

KingDraw

Subscriptions2
  • KingDrawVip-ContinuousMonthly$1.991 Month
  • KingDrawVip-ContinuousMonthly$9.991 Month
One-time6
  • KingDraw一天会员$0.99
  • KingDraw一个月会员$2.99
  • Monthly Member$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Monthly Member$11.99
  • KingDraw一年会员$14.99
  • Annual Member2 variants$99.99
3 purchases

Calligraphy Master

Subscriptions2
  • Calligraphy Master Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Calligraphy Master Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Calligraphy Master Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is KingDraw free?
KingDraw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calligraphy Master free?
Calligraphy Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KingDraw or Calligraphy Master?
Calligraphy Master is rated higher. KingDraw averages 3.3 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Calligraphy Master averages 4.3 from 2.5K ratings.
Do KingDraw or Calligraphy Master have ads?
Neither KingDraw nor Calligraphy Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KingDraw or Calligraphy Master?
KingDraw ships an update every 3 weeks, and Calligraphy Master every 3 months. Most recently, KingDraw was updated on October 7, 2026 and Calligraphy Master on October 13, 2026.

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