# Draw_On_Video vs Screen Pencil

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Pencil at 100% against Draw_On_Video's 29%. Screen Pencil also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Draw_On_Video's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draw_On_Video sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Screen Pencil asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Pencil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Draw_On_Video has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Draw_On_Video's written reviews are positive against 100% of Screen Pencil's.

Draw_On_Video ships an update weekly, Screen Pencil every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draw_On_Video | Screen Pencil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-on-video/id1542583266/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-pencil/id1641997040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Seung-Un Ham](https://appshunter.io/developer/447543367) | [DAE J MYUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/304936141) |

## What reviewers say

### Draw_On_Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-on-video/id1542583266)

Annotate videos directly while they play. Use your finger or a stylus to draw on screen, whether it's a local video file or content from the web. This tool is ideal for creative expression or instructional purposes.

**Highlights:** Draw on videos, Supports web videos (e.g., YouTube), Use Apple Pencil or finger, Play local video files, Annotate while video plays

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Lifetime) | $0.99 | one-time |


### Screen Pencil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-pencil/id1641997040)

Record videos of websites while simultaneously taking notes with your finger. Capture audio using the built-in or external microphone for comprehensive documentation.

**Highlights:** Website video recording, Finger-drawn note-taking, Audio recording (internal/external mic), Productivity tool

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Draw_On_Video free?

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

### Is Screen Pencil free?

Screen Pencil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Draw_On_Video or Screen Pencil?

Screen Pencil is rated higher. Draw_On_Video averages 3.2 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Screen Pencil averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Draw_On_Video or Screen Pencil have ads?

Draw_On_Video shows ads; Screen Pencil does not.

### Which is updated more often, Draw_On_Video or Screen Pencil?

Draw_On_Video ships an update weekly, and Screen Pencil every 8 days. Most recently, Draw_On_Video was updated on November 3, 2026 and Screen Pencil on November 3, 2026.

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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.*