Blueye Observer vs Pilo Sketch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blueye Observer
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The Blueye Observer app lets you view the live video feed from a Blueye Underwater Drone. The app is a companion to the Blueye App used to control the drone. This simplified app only displays the video feed and key telemetry data from the drone. It is intended to allow multiple users to connect to the drone and view the video stream at the same time. The app shows telemetry data from the drone, such as depth, heading, orientation, water temperature, battery level, and a full HD 1080p/30fps video stream.
Pilo Sketch
Transform your drawings into animated creations with simple strokes. Add playful motion, dynamic effects, and even doodle on photos. Save and share your animated sketches as videos or images.
- Instant sketch animation
- Simple drawing interface
- Dynamic motion effects
- Draw on photos
- Export as JPG or MP4
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Watch your sketches come alive with playful motion! Pilo Sketch turns drawing into a fun, animated experience. With just a few strokes, your sketches come to life with wobbles, bounces, and playful motion. No complex tools—just draw, animate, and let the magic happen. Features: · Instant Animation – Watch your drawings move as you sketch. · Simple & Fun – No learning curve, just draw and play. · Dynamic Effects – Particle, Pulse, Flow, Wobble, Bounce, Scale, Rotate, and more. · Draw on Photos – Add playful doodles to your pictures. · Export & Share – Save your sketches as JPGs or MP4s with ease. Sketch, animate, and bring your ideas to life—effortlessly!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blueye Observer at none against Pilo Sketch's 1. Pilo Sketch's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Pilo Sketch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blueye Observer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blueye Observer ships an update every 2 months, Pilo Sketch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blueye Observer | Pilo Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 215 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blueye Robotics AS | NORILAB Inc. |
In-app purchases
Blueye Observer
No in-app purchases
Pilo Sketch
- Unlimited Sketches$4.99
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