Comparison

Drawing Plus vs Sketchy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Drawing Plus

Create detailed artwork with a wide array of customizable brushes, including picture and text options. Edit paths after drawing and export high-definition images. Offers premium features through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Customizable paint brushes
  • Picture and text brushes
  • Graphic shape tools
  • Editable drawing paths
  • HD image export
  • Graphic stickers
Features
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APP features: [Paint brushes] Fine-tune dozens of brushes, lines, ribbons, and support graphic combinations, [Highlight pen] 4 kinds of exquisite highlighters, support graphic combination, easy to draw fine products [Picture brush] Support any picture texture brush [Text brush] Support any text symbol brush [Text brush] Support any text symbol brush [Graphic brush] supports a variety of geometric shapes, and the graphics support gradient [Delayed drawing] After drawing, the path can be edited at will [Graphic Stickers] HD HD, exclusive zoom without distortion Work export-works can be saved as drafts, and can also be exported as high-definition png images Standing on the shoulders of giants, semi-automatic and easy drawing, bid farewell to boring drawing, let you draw the pinnacle work with your hand About [Creative Map] Subscription policy for premium members: -Unlock all brushes -Unlock all text brushes -Unlock the gradient brush -Export high-definition PNG images -The weekly subscription fee is $1.99, the monthly subscription fee is $3.99, and the annual subscription fee is $7.99. The application includes automatic renewal with the following rules: -The payment will be deducted from the iTunes account when confirming the purchase. -Subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal fee will be determined. -During the active subscription period, cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed. -You can cancel the subscription through the subscription settings of your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid charges. -You can turn off the automatic renewal of the subscription through the iTunes account settings. However, you cannot cancel the current subscription during its validity period. Privacy Policy: https://photo.srsq.club/draw-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://photo.srsq.club/draw-terms.html

About

Sketchy

This is a lightweight drawing application designed for artists of all skill levels. It offers a variety of brushes, preset shapes, and unlimited colors to help users create and save their artwork with ease. The app features haptic feedback, undo/redo functionality, and customizable modes for an intuitive drawing experience.

Highlights
  • Variety of brushes
  • Preset shapes
  • Unlimited colors
  • Haptic feedback
  • Undo & Redo
  • Dark & Light Modes
  • Save to iCloud
Features
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Welcome to Sketchy: The lightweight but powerful drawing app. Create, Express, and Save Your Art with Ease! Unleash your creativity with our simple small little drawing app designed for artists of all levels. Whether you're sketching a quick idea or crafting a masterpiece, our intuitive interface makes it easy to focus on what matters most—your art! Key Features: • Variety of Brushes: Choose from an array of brush styles to suit every creative need. From fine lines to broad strokes, find the perfect brush for every detail. • Preset Shapes: Quickly add predefined shapes to your artwork, giving you more creative possibilities. • Unlimited Colors: Explore a full spectrum of colors to bring your vision to life, with easy customization. • Haptic Feedback: Feel every stroke as you draw, thanks to the immersive haptic feedback. • Undo & Redo: Made a mistake or want to refine your work? Effortlessly undo or redo your last action with a simple tap. • Dark & Light Modes: Seamlessly switch between dark and light modes to match your environment or preference. • Custom Canvas Colors: Manually adjust your canvas color to set the perfect background for your art. • Landscape & Portrait Mode: Switch seamlessly between landscape and portrait orientations to suit your drawing style. • Fullscreen Painting: Immerse yourself in your art with fullscreen painting, making the most of your device's display. • Save to iCloud: Never lose your creations! Save your drawings directly to your iCloud folder, making them accessible across all your devices. • Simple Interface: Designed for ease of use, our minimalist interface allows you to focus on drawing without distractions. Whether you're doodling, sketching, or painting, Sketchy is your perfect companion. Download now and start creating anytime, anywhere! Download today and let your imagination run wild!

Screenshots

Drawing Plus4 screens
Sketchy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drawing Plus at 100% against Sketchy's 0%. Drawing Plus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). Sketchy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Drawing Plus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Sketchy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drawing Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Drawing Plus's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sketchy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drawing Plus ships an update every 11 days, Sketchy weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Drawing Plus versus Sketchy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawing PlusSketchy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer凌云 蔡Elliott Lafayette-Morgan

Customer experience

Drawing Plus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sketchy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Drawing Plus

Subscriptions5
  • 月订阅$0.491 Month
  • 年订阅$1.491 Year
  • week subscription$1.997 Days
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  • month subscription$3.991 Month
  • year subscription$7.991 Year
None

Sketchy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drawing Plus free?
Drawing Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sketchy free?
Sketchy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Drawing Plus or Sketchy?
Drawing Plus is rated higher. Drawing Plus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sketchy averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Drawing Plus or Sketchy have ads?
Neither Drawing Plus nor Sketchy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drawing Plus or Sketchy?
Drawing Plus ships an update every 11 days, and Sketchy weekly. Most recently, Drawing Plus was updated on September 29, 2026 and Sketchy on October 2, 2026.

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