JustSketchMe vs Orange Chart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JustSketchMe
This app provides artists with tools to quickly create reference scenes for their artwork. It offers a variety of character models, props, and posing options to bring creative ideas to life.
- Posable character models
- Intricate hand posing
- Extreme perspective settings
- Dynamic lighting
- Hundreds of props
- Pose library
- Cloud saving
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Simple enough for the aspiring artist; powerful enough for the veteran illustrator. JustSketchMe helps artists take their idea from concept to creation fast. Spend less time planning, and more time focusing on what matters most: making great art. With simple yet powerful tools; JustSketchMe helps you create any scene as a reference piece for your next artwork. Your imagination is the limit. Highlights: - Dozens of posable character models - Intricate hand posing - Set extreme perspectives - Dynamic lighting - Hundreds of props - A full pose library - Saving your work in the cloud “JustSketchMe combines a wealth of features with an interface that won't keep you hunting through menus—crucial when you're trying to stay in the creative groove.” - PC Mag “This pose reference tool is a gamechanger” - IGN Southeast Asia The subscription to JustSketchMe Pro gives you access to more powerful tools, props, and characters. Updated with new content regularly. Report a bug: https://justsketch.me/bugs Request a feature: https://justsketchme.nolt.io Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
Orange Chart
Create relationship diagrams, mind maps, and character charts with an easy-to-use tool. Organize ideas, plan stories, or map family connections. Offers offline functionality and private data storage.
- Create relationship diagrams
- Mind mapping functionality
- Character chart creation
- List editing and grouping
- Offline and private data
- PNG and PDF export (premium)
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Orange Chart is a powerful yet easy-to-use tool for creating relationship diagrams, mind maps, and character charts. Whether you’re planning a story, mapping family relationships, or organizing ideas for a project, Orange Chart makes it simple. LIST EDITING & GROUPING Quickly add profiles with images, notes, and relationship links. Group related people or ideas for better clarity. AUTO LAYOUT & MANUAL LAYOUT(Premium Feature) Instantly arrange charts automatically, or fine-tune the layout manually with the premium upgrade for a perfect look. ARROW & LINE STYLING Create beautiful, clear visuals that adapt as your diagram grows. OFFLINE & PRIVATE Works completely offline. Your data stays on your device — no AI or cloud storage. PNG EXPORT & PDF EXPORT(Premium Feature) Share professional-quality charts as PDF files. Watermark removal is now available (Premium feature) REMOVE ADS(Premium Feature) Hides all ads within the app. SAVE LIMIT Relationship Charts: 3 (Unlimited with Premium) Profiles: 30 Keywords: 10 (Unlimited with Premium) Clusters: 10 Perfect for story writers, teachers, project managers, game developers, and anyone who needs a visual organizer. Start building your relationship charts today with Orange Chart — fast, flexible, and fully offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: JustSketchMe at none against Orange Chart's shown. JustSketchMe also leads on ratings volume (170 vs 8). Orange Chart's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (75% vs 53%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. JustSketchMe sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Orange Chart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Orange Chart holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JustSketchMe has 170 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of JustSketchMe's written reviews are positive against 75% of Orange Chart's.
JustSketchMe ships an update fortnightly, Orange Chart every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JustSketchMe | Orange Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (170 ratings) | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 170 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | JustSketchMe (Pty) Ltd | Chizuru Kondo |
Customer experience
JustSketchMe
Orange Chart
Bugs and requests
JustSketchMe
Reported bugs
15 issues- Blue highlight screen glitch when manipulating joints (makes app unusable until restart)
- App crashes and resets work progress unexpectedly
- Frequent freezing for 5+ seconds when moving body parts
- License key not working on app despite working on website
- Subscription purchases not granting access to premium features
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- Restore purchases not functioning properly
- License key error claiming too many users despite minimal usage
- Female model appears by default and cannot be removed
- Limbs stretch and distort when resized and bent
- Thumbs have incorrect joint count (three instead of proper anatomy)
- Hand cannot reach face when bent due to proportions
- App requires website access, incompatible with parental restrictions
- Scene erases after 15-20 minutes of use
- Upgrade button not responding when clicked
- Subscription not syncing between web and app versions
Requested features
18 requests- Lower pricing or tiered payment options ($3-25 range)
- Free trial period before purchase commitment
- Auto-save and pre-save functionality
- Ability to save at least one pose for free
- Pre-made pose library in free version
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- Body morphing and customization (bust size, muscle definition, weight)
- Realistic hairstyle options
- Non-binary gender model options
- Male and female character variants for special models
- XYZ movement controls as optional alternative to rotation-only
- Adjustable joint button sizes to reduce UI clutter
- Confirmation prompt for clear stage button
- Free basic props and weapons
- Image import/upload feature in app
- Better limb resizing without stretching distortion
- Anatomically correct proportions
- More diverse character models and environments
- Ability to purchase specific features instead of full bundles
Orange Chart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
JustSketchMe
- Monthly Subscription$11.991 Month
- 3 Month Subscription$28.993 Months
- 6 Month Subscription$48.996 Months
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- Yearly Subscription$71.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99
Orange Chart
- Premium$9.99
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