# Drawing ▫ vs Animation Sketch

The clearest difference is rating: Drawing ▫ at 4.1 against Animation Sketch's 3.4. Drawing ▫ also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 429) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Animation Sketch's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 24%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drawing ▫ sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Animation Sketch sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drawing ▫ holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drawing ▫ has 15K ratings behind it against 429, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Drawing ▫'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Animation Sketch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Drawing ▫ ships an update every 2 weeks, Animation Sketch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drawing ▫ | Animation Sketch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing/id1477986704/reviews)** | [3.4 (429 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-sketch/id1510542679/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 429 |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | **35.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 366 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vora Bhavik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463934943) | [Arjun Gupte](https://appshunter.io/developer/620272974) |

## What reviewers say

### Drawing ▫

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing/id1477986704)

Unleash your creativity with a versatile drawing and painting app. Explore a wide array of brushes, colors, and tools to sketch, paint, and design on your iPhone or iPad. Features include custom mandalas, coloring pages, and a dedicated kids' desk.

**Highlights:** 40+ handcrafted brushes, Millions of colors, Import and draw on pictures, Custom mandalas and coloring pages, Dedicated kids' desk, Apple Pencil and 3D Touch support

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drawing Apps Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Drawing Games Gold - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Drawing Apps Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| DrawingApp Premium Year France | $19.99 | per year |
| Drawing Games Gold - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Drawing Apps Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Drawing App - Low Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| AI Pad - 11 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| AI Pad - 17 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and Popups | $16.99 | one-time |
| One Time Purchase Premium | $22.99 | one-time |
| Drawing App - Premium Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| Drawing App One-time Purchase | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great drawing experience
- 👍 Friendly app introduction
- 💡 Ability to draw on photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with paywall
- 🔍 Limited color and brush options in free version
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and lack of clear exit options

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings disappearing or not saving properly
- Undo/redo functionality not working as expected
- App freezing or crashing during use

**Requested features**

- More color and brush options
- Improved layering and editing tools
- Better save/load functionality
- Tutorials or in-app guidance


### Animation Sketch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-sketch/id1510542679)

Create 2D hand-drawn animations with intuitive tools and precise brush control. Ideal for both experienced animators and beginners, this app simplifies sketching, coloring, and timing. Seamlessly integrate sound and utilize layers for efficient scene planning and workflow.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn animation, Precise brush control with Apple Pencil, Intuitive layer workflow, Easy frame management, Audio import and syncing, Color fill below lines, Scene planning with static layers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Animation Sketch Discount | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 🚀 Smooth animation
- 💡 Useful for designers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited features without paying
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive for full functionality
- 🎨 Limited color palette

**Reported bugs**

- Animations not saving properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Drawing tools not working as expected
- Issues with onion skinning

**Requested features**

- More frames and animation length
- Ability to import images
- More drawing tools and brushes
- Ability to adjust animation speed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drawing ▫ free?

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

### Is Animation Sketch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drawing ▫ or Animation Sketch?

Drawing ▫ is rated higher. Drawing ▫ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Animation Sketch averages 3.4 from 429 ratings.

### Do Drawing ▫ or Animation Sketch have ads?

Neither Drawing ▫ nor Animation Sketch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drawing ▫ or Animation Sketch?

Drawing ▫ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Animation Sketch every 2 months. Most recently, Drawing ▫ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Animation Sketch on October 29, 2026.

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