Comparison

Kinetiform vs Draw the Day

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

Head to head
About

Kinetiform

This app transforms your doodles into dynamic abstract art. Shapes automatically connect and fill with unique patterns, while kaleidoscopic animations add a mesmerizing visual experience. You can also let the app create art for you with its Auto Draw feature.

Highlights
  • Automatic shape detection and pattern filling
  • Auto Draw for generative art creation
  • Regenerate patterns
  • 36 preset kaleidoscopic effects
  • Customizable kaleidoscope settings
  • Save and share drawings
Features
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Kinetiform is doodling reimagined. It is a canvas with a mind of its own. Draw abstract shapes that automatically connect and fill with randomly generated patterns. Use Auto Draw to sit back and watch as the app creates a unique random composition right before your eyes. Watch as your drawing is tumbled and twisted through beautiful kaleidoscopic animations. Features: - Automatically detects shapes and fills them with random procedural patterns - Auto Draw creates procedural art as you watch and finishes lines for you - Regenerate any pattern after it’s been drawn - 36 preset kaleidoscopic effects - Advanced kaleidoscope settings let you fully configure the effect - Pan and zoom feature that interacts with kaleidoscope effects - Draw into the kaleidoscope - Customize your drawing experience with several control options - Create a color palette and save it, or load one of 200 preset color palettes - Choose which patterns you want to use and how often they will randomly appear - Save drawings to work on them later - Save images to your photo library or share them on social media - 100 levels of undo

About

Draw the Day

Features
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One prompt. One sketch. Every day. Draw the Day gives you a fresh drawing prompt each morning to spark your creativity. No pressure, no accounts, no social feeds — just you and your sketchbook. HOW IT WORKS - Open the app and see today's drawing prompt - Sketch it using any medium you like — paper, tablet, napkin, whatever! - Snap a photo to save it in your personal archive - Build your streak and watch your progress grow FEATURES - Daily drawing prompts across 12 categories including Animals, Nature, Fantasy Creatures, and more - Seasonal and holiday-themed prompts that rotate throughout the year - Calendar view to track your drawing streak - Progress stats, achievements, and category completion tracking - Audio prompts for accessibility - Branded share cards to show off your work - 100% private — all data stays on your device UNLOCK MORE Every day you draw, you unlock new prompts from premium packs for free. Or skip the wait and unlock entire category packs or everything at once. Whether you're a seasoned artist or someone who hasn't picked up a pencil in years, Draw the Day makes creativity a simple daily habit. No sign-up required. Just draw.

Screenshots

Kinetiform4 screens
Draw the Day4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kinetiform at none against Draw the Day's shown. Kinetiform also leads on iOS requirement (13.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Kinetiform sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Draw the Day sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kinetiform versus Draw the Day: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKinetiformDraw the Day
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 22 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColordodge LabsStephen Hall

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kinetiform

One-time1
  • Pro Mode$4.99
10 purchases

Draw the Day

One-time10
  • Everyday Objects Pack$1.99
  • People and Emotions Pack$1.99
  • Fantasy Creatures Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Historical Inventions Pack$1.99
  • Fall / Autumn Pack$1.99
  • Spring Pack$1.99
  • Holiday Traditions Pack$1.99
  • Summer Adventures Pack$1.99
  • Winter Pack$1.99
  • Unlock Everyting$9.99

Questions

Is Kinetiform free?
Kinetiform is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draw the Day free?
Draw the Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kinetiform or Draw the Day have ads?
Draw the Day shows ads; Kinetiform does not.

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