# 5min Sketch vs EdgeDetectionCamera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 5min Sketch at none against EdgeDetectionCamera's 1. 5min Sketch also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 47%). EdgeDetectionCamera's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (17 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EdgeDetectionCamera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 5min Sketch asks for nothing beyond the download.

EdgeDetectionCamera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of 5min Sketch's written reviews are positive against 47% of EdgeDetectionCamera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

5min Sketch ships an update every 2 weeks, EdgeDetectionCamera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5min Sketch | EdgeDetectionCamera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5min-sketch/id1574033303/reviews) | **[4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edgedetectioncamera/id1590712443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kazuaki Matsuda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560179759) | [Mitsuhiro Hashimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/509482512) |

## What reviewers say

### 5min Sketch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5min-sketch/id1574033303)

Develop a daily drawing habit with this app. Select an image, adjust its display, and begin sketching. The app automatically saves your progress, allowing you to track your artistic growth over time. It's designed for relaxation and concentration.

**Highlights:** Daily drawing practice, Image selection from library, camera roll, or camera, Adjustable image display (pinch, pan, rotate), Real-time image overlay, Grid display option, Automatic saving of drawing logs, Rewarded ads to hide ads temporarily

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### EdgeDetectionCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edgedetectioncamera/id1590712443)

Easily transform photos and camera feeds into manga-style line drawings. Adjust line thickness and transparency for custom backgrounds. Export your creations to share with other applications.

**Highlights:** Extract line drawings from photos, Real-time line drawing from camera, Adjustable line thickness, Make white areas transparent, Export and share images

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5min Sketch free?

5min Sketch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EdgeDetectionCamera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 5min Sketch or EdgeDetectionCamera?

EdgeDetectionCamera is rated higher. 5min Sketch averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while EdgeDetectionCamera averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do 5min Sketch or EdgeDetectionCamera have ads?

Both 5min Sketch and EdgeDetectionCamera show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 5min Sketch or EdgeDetectionCamera?

5min Sketch ships an update every 2 weeks, and EdgeDetectionCamera every 3 months. Most recently, 5min Sketch was updated on September 28, 2026 and EdgeDetectionCamera on August 28, 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.*