Comparison

ShapeScript Mobile vs Vector Sketch Limited

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

Head to head
About

ShapeScript Mobile

Define 3D models using a simple, structured text language instead of traditional graphical interfaces. Ideal for users who find typical 3D modeling complex, it allows for procedural generation of geometry through code. Export models for games or 3D printing.

Highlights
  • Code-based 3D model definition
  • Procedural geometry generation
  • Structured text language parser
  • Export for games and 3D printing
  • No artistic skills required
Features
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ShapeScript is a 3D modeling program for people who don’t like 3D modeling programs. Instead of dragging polygons and vertices around in a GUI, ShapeScript lets you define your models precisely using code. No artistic skills are required - ShapeScript does all the drawing for you. The ShapeScript app includes a parser for a simple language (also called “ShapeScript”). ShapeScript (the language) is a cross between a markup language and a programming language. You don’t need to be a programmer to use ShapeScript. If you have ever worked with any kind of structured text like JSON or HTML then it should come naturally. But if you do have experience with programming, then you can apply those skills to create even more complex models by using loops, functions and variables to procedurally generate geometry. Models can be rendered as images or exported in a variety of formats suitable for use in games or 3D printing (export functionality is a premium feature, unlockable via in-app purchase).

About

Vector Sketch Limited

Create vector drawings with a user-friendly interface on your iPad or iPhone. Easily draw, modify, and align shapes with grid and snapping tools. Print your creations on standard paper sizes.

Highlights
  • Vector line, circle, and rectangle drawing
  • Shape modification and color changes
  • Zoom and pan canvas
  • Adjustable grid for alignment
  • Snapping to grid points
  • Printable drawings
Features
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No ads… No subscription… just a small one time purchase. A vector drawing application for the iPad or iPhone that provides a very simple, user friendly interface to draw vector lines, circles, rectangles, and text labels. The shapes can be moved or modified after placement. For example, such as changing the width of the line or the color. A border line is drawn around the edges of the canvas to represent the drawing area of a standard size sheet of paper (8-1/2 X 11 inches). The canvas is initially displayed showing the entire border, and you can only draw inside of this border. You can use two fingers to zoom in on the canvas, in order to create a more detailed drawing. If you zoomed in such that any portion of the border can’t be seen, then you can use two fingers to pan the canvas around. A grid is displayed over the canvas to help with alignment. There are a couple of different ways to display this grid, or you can hide it completely if you would rather have a blank canvas. You can also change the background color of the canvas. This can be useful depending on your needs. For example, if you wanted to draw with a WHITE pen, you would probably want a darker background. Snapping can be turned ON or OFF. When snapping is ON, as you place new shapes on the screen, or move existing ones, the shape is “snapped” to nearest snap point location (on the grid). This allows you to easily align and place various shapes on the canvas. Snap points are invisible, and are located at the intersection of each line in the grid. Snapping can be still be used, even when the grid is "hidden". Drawings can be printed in landscape, on 8-1/2 X11 inch paper.

Screenshots

ShapeScript Mobile4 screens
Vector Sketch Limited3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShapeScript Mobile at Free against Vector Sketch Limited's $0.99. ShapeScript Mobile also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Vector Sketch Limited's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On rating, ads 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

ShapeScript Mobile is free to download; Vector Sketch Limited costs $0.99 up front. ShapeScript Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vector Sketch Limited asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ShapeScript Mobile against 5.0 for Vector Sketch Limited. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of ShapeScript Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vector Sketch Limited's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShapeScript Mobile ships an update fortnightly, Vector Sketch Limited every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ShapeScript Mobile versus Vector Sketch Limited: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapeScript MobileVector Sketch Limited
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharcoal DesignDennis Clay

Customer experience

ShapeScript Mobile

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Vector Sketch Limited

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShapeScript Mobile

One-time1
  • Unlock Export$9.99
None

Vector Sketch Limited

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShapeScript Mobile free?
ShapeScript Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vector Sketch Limited free?
Vector Sketch Limited costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ShapeScript Mobile or Vector Sketch Limited?
ShapeScript Mobile and Vector Sketch Limited are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ShapeScript Mobile or Vector Sketch Limited have ads?
Neither ShapeScript Mobile nor Vector Sketch Limited shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShapeScript Mobile or Vector Sketch Limited?
ShapeScript Mobile ships an update fortnightly, and Vector Sketch Limited every 8 months. Most recently, ShapeScript Mobile was updated on October 6, 2026 and Vector Sketch Limited on October 15, 2026.

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