Comparison

iPocket Draw vs MapNote2

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

Head to head
About

iPocket Draw

This is a comprehensive 2D vector drawing and CAD program offering precise control over your creations. It includes a wide array of drawing tools, object editing capabilities, and advanced features like snapping, layers, and an object library. Export your work in various formats or print it directly.

Highlights
  • Vector drawing tools
  • Object attribute editing
  • Scale and coordinate control
  • Snapping and alignment
  • Layer management
  • Object library
  • Image and PDF import
  • Multiple export formats
Features
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** look at the video tutorials put online on our site ** iPocket Draw is a vector drawing program comprehensive (CAD 2D), which offers to you total control over your drawing. Of course all the simple drawing tools are available: line, rectangle, oval, arc, polygon, text. But also tools of free line with vectorization option (recognition of simple shapes), spline, regular polygon. All attributes of each object can be edited and changed: line color, line thickness, background color, dotted, arrow, font ... But also the coordinates of each object because iPocket Draw lets you draw with a scale chosen and modified. iPocket Draw also has a cotation tool simple and multiple. And functions of attraction powerful and accurate on the ends of objects but also the centers and on the intersections between all object types. The drawing area is not limited. The number of objects either. The zoom in and out either. The number of undo either. You can draw on several layers and create configurations of layers. You have an object library that you can complete as you want. A comprehensive menu command allows you to: select all, copy, cut, paste, group, ungroup, lock, unlock, duplicate, move, mirror horizontally or vertically, rotate, align, distribute, create parallel, divide, change the scale, converting in lines, polygon, send back, put in front of. You can insert photos or images or pdf files in your drawings. iPocket Draw has a file manager from which you can send your drawings by e-mail format iPocket Draw (RealCADD) or DXF or pdf or jpg image. But also to export in a photo album. And also print. Because we are not afraid of your judgments, you can try iPocket Draw with the Lite version which includes only a limitation on the number of objects (50) by drawing. If you have problems, please contact us by mail (see information window of iPocket Draw: i button). Thanks.

About

MapNote2

This app offers an infinitely expanding canvas for capturing and organizing thoughts. It's designed to mimic the natural, radial way the brain generates ideas, moving beyond linear note-taking. Ideal for brainstorming, mind mapping, and sketching out concepts.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for idea spreading
  • Radial thinking support
  • Mind mapping
  • Brainstorming tool
  • Idea sketching
Features
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Using MapNote, you can spread your ideas anywhere on an infinitely spread canvas. I think the way the brain works when thinking about ideas is random and radial rather than linear. Traditional notes that need to be written sequentially from left to right are not very suitable for this process. If you use this infinite size notebook application, you can freely spread your ideas from the center of the page, so you can come up with ideas more naturally. Ideal for creating rough mind maps, brainstorming and idea sketches.

Screenshots

iPocket Draw4 screens
MapNote24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iPocket Draw at 4.7 against MapNote2's 4.1. iPocket Draw also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (63% vs 46%). MapNote2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($5.99 vs $11.99). On ratings volume, 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

iPocket Draw costs $11.99 and MapNote2 $5.99 up front. iPocket Draw sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MapNote2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPocket Draw holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of iPocket Draw's written reviews are positive against 46% of MapNote2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPocket Draw ships an update every 2 months, MapNote2 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iPocket Draw versus MapNote2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPocket DrawMapNote2
Price$11.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better4.1 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews — better45.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1436 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric POUSSENaoya Enokida

Customer experience

iPocket Draw

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative28.7%

MapNote2

All ratings36 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral18.1%
Negative36.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iPocket Draw

One-time1
  • Import vectorial pdf$2.99
None

MapNote2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPocket Draw free?
iPocket Draw costs $11.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MapNote2 free?
MapNote2 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPocket Draw or MapNote2?
iPocket Draw is rated higher. iPocket Draw averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while MapNote2 averages 4.1 from 36 ratings.
Do iPocket Draw or MapNote2 have ads?
Neither iPocket Draw nor MapNote2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPocket Draw or MapNote2?
iPocket Draw ships an update every 2 months, and MapNote2 every 6 months. Most recently, iPocket Draw was updated on November 6, 2026 and MapNote2 on November 3, 2026.

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