Comparison

iNook vs Sketch Magic

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

Head to head
About

iNook

This app provides comprehensive tracking for Animal Crossing New Horizons, including museum collections, item catalogs, and player closets. Discover game recipes, construction elements, and mysterious islands. Share your profile with friends and explore creator content.

Highlights
  • Museum collection tracking
  • Item catalog and closet management
  • Recipe and project discovery
  • Island and gyroid details
  • Player profile sharing
  • Objective and miles tracking
  • Creator video content access
Features
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Looking for the ultimate Animal Crossing Companion? iNook is the most complete Animal Crossing Guide designed to help you track, plan, and manage every single detail of your island life in New Horizons. Turn your smartphone into a real, fully functional NookPhone. This fan-made companion app bridges the gap between your device and your island, providing a gorgeous, immersive experience that matches the game's aesthetic perfectly while keeping your progress beautifully organized. Track Your Museum Progress Effortlessly Never wonder again if you have already donated a specimen to Blathers. This comprehensive ACNH tracker allows you to register every fish, bug, sea creature, and piece of art you collect. Quickly check active hours, weather conditions, and seasonal availability so you never miss a rare shadow or a flying insect again. Meet All Animal Crossing Villagers Get to know your neighbors better than ever before. Browse through the complete database of Animal Crossing villagers to discover their unique personalities, birthdays, clothing styles, and favorite coffee blends. Finding the perfect birthday gift to maximize your friendship level and get their framed photo has never been easier. Discover Custom Designs and Creative Codes Unleash your island's potential with an incredible catalog of custom designs shared by the community. Find the perfect paths, custom clothes, and custom patterns to decorate your cliffs and beaches. iNook helps you browse thousands of creative ideas to make your New Horizons experience truly unique. The Complete Item Catalog & Daily Checklist From DIY recipes and furniture variations to clothing items and K.K. Slider songs, access a massive database with detailed information on prices and acquisition methods. Keep your daily routine on track by checking off rock-hitting, tree-shaking, fossil-digging, and keeping an eye on your turnip prices. A Pure Experience: 100% Free & Ad-Free We believe your island journey shouldn't be interrupted by annoying pop-ups or banners. iNook is completely free to download and features zero ads, ensuring a clean, beautiful, and premium interface from the very first launch. Support Independent Development For passionate islanders who want to go a step further, iNook offers an optional premium subscription. By subscribing, you unlock exclusive, advanced features designed for power-users while directly helping an independent developer fund continuous updates, new tools, and long-term support for the app. Disclaimer: iNook is a fan-made application and is not affiliated with, endorsed, or supported by Nintendo in any way. Animal Crossing, ACNH, New Horizons, and NookPhone are trademarks of Nintendo. Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sketch Magic

Features
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Simply snap a photo of any drawing and watch as we transform it into a vibrant, animated-style masterpiece in seconds. FEATURES: • Instant transformation - see results in seconds • Works with any drawing - pencil, crayon, marker • Simple, intuitive interface • Save to Photos - keep your magical creations • No account required - start creating immediately PERFECT FOR: • Bringing artwork to life • Creating unique keepsakes • Encouraging creativity • Family fun time Download SketchMagic and turn imagination into art! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iNook4 screens
Sketch Magic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sketch Magic at weekly against iNook's every 6 weeks. Sketch Magic also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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. iNook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Sketch Magic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNook ships an update every 6 weeks, Sketch Magic weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iNook versus Sketch Magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNookSketch Magic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeluchu CalderonIBRAHIM MALIK KHAN

Bugs and requests

iNook

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Cannot complete membership purchase
  • Villager data not syncing correctly
  • Museum progress not showing correctly
  • Cannot modify profile picture
  • Items shown in Japanese in German version
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  • App not downloadable on older iOS versions
  • Fish collection not updating correctly

Requested features

6 requests
  • iPad-like version for iPad users
  • More languages supported
  • Ability to connect to Nintendo Switch account
  • Option to toggle "Obtained" status for collections
  • Single purchase option instead of subscription
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  • App that connects to Nintendo

Sketch Magic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iNook

Subscriptions2
  • iNook+7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • iNook+$17.991 Year
7 purchases

Sketch Magic

Subscriptions2
  • SketchMagic Plus$4.991 Month
  • SketchMagic Pro$9.991 Month
One-time5
  • 5 Credits$1.99
  • 10 Credits$2.99
  • 25 Credits$5.99
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  • 50 Credits$9.99
  • 100 Credits$17.99

Questions

Is iNook free?
iNook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sketch Magic free?
Sketch Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iNook or Sketch Magic have ads?
Neither iNook nor Sketch Magic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNook or Sketch Magic?
iNook ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sketch Magic weekly. Most recently, iNook was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sketch Magic on October 28, 2026.

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