Comparison

Drawing Plus vs KaleidoTangle

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

KaleidoTangle

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Turn a drawing or photo into surprising new patterns. KaleidoTangle invites you to explore shapes, colors and repetition, right on your iPhone. Choose your own image, crop a square section and discover how your design transforms. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Explore five pattern styles: Kaleidoscope, Tiles, Side Echo, Vertical Echo and Pinwheel • Move, zoom and straighten your image crop • Adjust repetitions and pattern rotation • Fine-tune brightness, contrast and saturation • Save finished patterns to Photos as PNG or JPG, or share them EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVE IDEAS Start with a drawing, a tangle design or a favorite photo. Even a small detail can become an entirely new pattern. A short introduction and built-in help guide you as you explore. YOUR IMAGES STAY YOURS Image processing takes place locally on your iPhone. The app only accesses the photo you select. Your original image stays unchanged. KaleidoTangle is free, with no ads, no in-app purchases and no account required. Available in German, English and Spanish.

Screenshots

Drawing Plus4 screens
KaleidoTangle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KaleidoTangle at none against Drawing Plus's 5. KaleidoTangle also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 11 days). Drawing Plus's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. KaleidoTangle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drawing Plus ships an update every 11 days, KaleidoTangle daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Drawing Plus versus KaleidoTangle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawing PlusKaleidoTangle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer凌云 蔡Ulrike Guenther

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

KaleidoTangle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drawing Plus free?
Drawing Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KaleidoTangle free?
KaleidoTangle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drawing Plus or KaleidoTangle have ads?
Neither Drawing Plus nor KaleidoTangle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drawing Plus or KaleidoTangle?
Drawing Plus ships an update every 11 days, and KaleidoTangle daily. Most recently, Drawing Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and KaleidoTangle on October 24, 2026.

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