Comparison

Animation Sketch Pro vs BabelKeep

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

Head to head
About

Animation Sketch Pro

Create hand-drawn 2D animations with precise control using Apple Pencil and iPad. This app offers an intuitive workflow for both beginners and experienced animators, with features like layer management, color fill, and frame manipulation.

Highlights
  • Hand-drawn animation
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Layer workflow
  • Automatic color fill
  • Frame manipulation
  • Import/export MP4, GIF, JPG
  • Audio import
Features
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Animate your dreams and bring them to life! An extremely fast hand-drawn animation software using Apple Pencil and iPad for precise brush control and intuitive workflow. Animators will love the simplicity and ease of use which lets them quickly sketch out animations and beginners can focus on improving their drawing and timing. Animation Sketch works seamlessly on all models of iPad. Color your line animations easily with colors automatically going below black lines. Layer workflow means you can seamlessly switch between rough and finished layers. Static layers for layout and background makes scene planning easy. Adding, inserting and duplicating frames is very easy with intuitive UI and drag-drop functionality. Videos and scene files teaching the 12 basic principles of animation included for free. Compatible with Apple Pencil 1st and 2nd Generation. Visit www.animationsketch.net for tutorials, sample works and technical manual. * Color fill automatically goes under black lines for fast coloring * Rough, Layout and background layers for scene planning * Change FPS speed * MP4 ,GIF and JPG import/export for easy rotoscopy and timing * Audio Import .MP3 and .WAV, Scrub in timeline and export out with MP4 * Onion skinning, auto-save and animated previews * Bundled demo scenes and videos for learning * Export and import animation scene files locally * Non-linear background color adjustment * Expert mode and scrub button for fast and interactive timing Animation Sketch is developed by Appy Monkeys, an award winning app developer with over 10 million downloads globally across all platforms and with an extensive suite of user friendly and power creativity apps.

About

BabelKeep

This app converts your voice recordings into text transcripts and AI-generated summaries, all processed locally on your device for maximum privacy. It offers offline functionality, a clean interface, and a one-time purchase model, making it ideal for quick, secure note-taking.

Highlights
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Fast, accurate speech-to-text
  • Instant AI summaries
  • Offline functionality
  • Clean, distraction-free UI
  • One-time purchase
Features
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BabelKeep turns your voice into clean text and concise AI summaries, entirely on your device. No accounts. No subscriptions. No cloud processing. Quick, reliable notes you own. Whether you are journaling, planning meetings, interviewing, or studying, BabelKeep gives you instant transcripts and helpful summaries so you can focus on what matters. Why You Will Love BabelKeep • Private by design: all processing happens on your device. Your audio and text never leave your phone. • Fast, accurate transcription: clear transcripts with advanced on-device speech recognition. • Instant AI summaries: turn long recordings into short, actionable takeaways. • Clean, modern UI: simple and distraction-free. • Works offline: record, transcribe, and summarize without internet. • One-time purchase: pay once, own it forever. No subscriptions or hidden fees. What You Can Do • Record high-quality audio with pause and resume controls. • Transcribe recordings into searchable text in seconds. • Auto-generate summaries for quick reviews. • Save recordings with titles, durations, and word counts. • Play back audio while following transcripts. • Copy, share, and export text easily. • Browse and manage your full history from a simple home screen. Thoughtful Details • Instant start: record with one tap, no sign-in required. • Robust storage: notes are saved locally with dependable file handling. • Accessible: clear typography, dark mode, and smart layouts. • Reliable performance: efficient memory management for smooth, stable use. Privacy You Can Trust BabelKeep processes everything 100% on your device. Nothing is uploaded, collected, or sold. Your notes are yours. Perfect For • Professionals capturing meetings and action items • Students summarizing lectures and study sessions • Creatives brainstorming ideas and outlines • Journalers keeping daily notes • Anyone who wants fast, private voice notes without subscriptions If you value speed, clarity, and privacy, BabelKeep is the voice notes app you have been waiting for.

Screenshots

Animation Sketch Pro4 screens
BabelKeep3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BabelKeep at Free against Animation Sketch Pro's $9.99. BabelKeep also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 12 months). Animation Sketch Pro's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BabelKeep is free to download; Animation Sketch Pro costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Animation Sketch Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animation Sketch Pro has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Animation Sketch Pro ships an update every 12 months, BabelKeep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Animation Sketch Pro versus BabelKeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimation Sketch ProBabelKeep
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size365 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArjun GuptePROBABILITY LLC

Customer experience

Animation Sketch Pro

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

BabelKeep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Animation Sketch Pro

No in-app purchases

None

BabelKeep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Animation Sketch Pro free?
Animation Sketch Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BabelKeep free?
BabelKeep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Animation Sketch Pro or BabelKeep?
Animation Sketch Pro is rated higher. Animation Sketch Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while BabelKeep averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Animation Sketch Pro or BabelKeep have ads?
Neither Animation Sketch Pro nor BabelKeep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Animation Sketch Pro or BabelKeep?
Animation Sketch Pro ships an update every 12 months, and BabelKeep every 2 days. Most recently, Animation Sketch Pro was updated on September 12, 2026 and BabelKeep on June 4, 2026.

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