# Omber vs Sketchbook

The clearest difference is rating: Sketchbook at 3.9 against Omber's 2.4. Sketchbook also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Omber's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Omber sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year and Sketchbook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sketchbook holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketchbook has 1.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Omber's written reviews are positive against 21% of Sketchbook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Omber ships an update every 6 weeks, Sketchbook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Omber | Sketchbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omber/id1477390690/reviews) | **[3.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchbook-create-digital-art/id1541516345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 20.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 16 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wobastic Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263219318) | [Loyal Foundry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620612434) |

## What reviewers say

### Omber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omber/id1477390690)

This app redefines vector graphics with diffusion gradient technology, offering powerful soft shading tools for dramatic color blends and subtle transitions. Easily rescale, reshape, and recolor your art without losing detail. Combine shapes and lines into complex meshes for flexible drawing.

**Highlights:** Diffusion gradient technology, Soft shading tools, Complex mesh creation, Rescale, reshape, recolor art, No loss of detail, Combine shapes and lines

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $6.99 | per year |


### Sketchbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchbook-create-digital-art/id1541516345)

This app provides a versatile and user-friendly digital art creation experience for mobile devices. It offers a professional-grade toolset with customizable brushes and layers, allowing users to sketch, paint, and illustrate with ease. Perfect for both beginners and experienced artists looking to bring their ideas to life on the go.

**Highlights:** 60+ realistic brushes and tools, Multiple layers with settings, Import photos for reference, Shape draw assist and rulers, Customizable color wheel, Undo/Redo functionality, Instant sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features - One Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features - One Month | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $22.99 | per year |
| Premium Features - One Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Annually Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Appsgonefree Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Deal - Limited Period | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for sketching
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Potential for more features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive monetization
- 🤖 Lack of free features
- 📵 Difficult to use without paying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Drawings not saving properly
- Unreliable performance

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve brush quality and customization
- Implement a true free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Omber free?

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

### Is Sketchbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Omber or Sketchbook?

Sketchbook is rated higher. Omber averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Sketchbook averages 3.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Omber or Sketchbook have ads?

Sketchbook shows ads; Omber does not.

### Which is updated more often, Omber or Sketchbook?

Omber ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sketchbook fortnightly. Most recently, Omber was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sketchbook on November 7, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*