# Sketch Tree Pro vs Codepoint

The clearest difference is rating: Codepoint at 4.9 against Sketch Tree Pro's 4.2. Codepoint also leads on price ($4.99 vs $7.99). Sketch Tree Pro's advantage is ratings volume (275 vs 42) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Sketch Tree Pro costs $7.99 and Codepoint $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Codepoint holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketch Tree Pro has 275 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Sketch Tree Pro's written reviews are positive against 67% of Codepoint's.

Sketch Tree Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Codepoint every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sketch Tree Pro | Codepoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-tree-pro-my-art-pad/id1380326509/reviews) | **[4.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codepoint/id6444068649/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **275** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | #129 |
| Size | 51 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [guangxie chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266835358) | [App ahead GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/955848754) |

## What reviewers say

### Sketch Tree Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-tree-pro-my-art-pad/id1380326509)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

A professional mobile drawing application offering realistic brushes and advanced tools for detailed artwork. Features include a high-precision grid, extensive brush options, and an advanced layer system for creative professionals and aspiring artists.

**Highlights:** Over 80 fine brushes, including watercolor, Smear, Ruler, Roller, Filling, Cutter tools, Unlimited Undo and Redo, Advanced layers system, 64x magnification with high-precision grid, GPU hardware acceleration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💅 Lots of customization options
- 🎨 Wide variety of brushes and tools
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable to use
- 🤙 Great for sketching and doodling
- 🔍 Excellent zoom functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive UI
- 🔒 Lack of advanced features (e.g., layers, color picker)
- 📲 Compatibility issues on certain devices
- ⚠️ Stability problems with frequent crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Toolbar disappearing during use
- Distortion of images when editing
- Inability to upload or import photos
- Upside-down orientation on certain devices
- Unexpected behavior of fill tool

**Requested features**

- Add a new canvas/drawing option
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Include a color picker tool
- Support for pressure sensitivity with stylus
- Add more brush and texture options


### Codepoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codepoint/id6444068649)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Access and manage over 73,000 Unicode characters, including emojis and SF Symbols. Search offline, convert codepoints to various formats, and view glyphs in 3D. Includes typographic notes and iCloud synchronization for favorites.

**Highlights:** Explore and manage over 73,000 Unicodes, Lightning-fast offline search, Convert codepoints to HEX, decimal, HTML, Swift, and more, View and export glyphs as 3D assets (USDZ), Typographic notes for correct usage, iCloud synchronization for favorites, Widget support on iOS and macOS

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sketch Tree Pro free?

Sketch Tree Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Codepoint free?

Codepoint costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sketch Tree Pro or Codepoint?

Codepoint is rated higher. Sketch Tree Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while Codepoint averages 4.9 from 42 ratings.

### Do Sketch Tree Pro or Codepoint have ads?

Neither Sketch Tree Pro nor Codepoint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sketch Tree Pro or Codepoint?

Sketch Tree Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Codepoint every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sketch Tree Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Codepoint on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sketch Tree Pro or Codepoint?

Sketch Tree Pro currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and Codepoint at #129. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*