Comparison

iPocket Draw vs Graphic for iPad

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

Graphic for iPad

This app offers professional-grade vector illustration and design tools for iPad. Create complex graphics, edit images, and export in various formats. It provides a comprehensive suite of features for on-the-go design work.

Highlights
  • Vector illustration tools
  • Layer-based editing
  • Import/export PSD, PDF, SVG
  • Multi-color gradients
  • Shape libraries
  • Pen tool
  • Smart alignment guides
Features
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Graphic is a full-featured graphic design and illustration application for iPad. True desktop-class editing and illustration tools on the go. "...the iOS’ answer to Adobe Illustrator" - Padgadget "Finally, Professional Vector Editing Comes to the iPad; 9/10" - AppStorm.net "Numerous options; easy to use" - Macworld Graphic has all of the tools you need to create everything from detailed technical illustrations to beautiful works of art. Create complex designs quickly and easily, even on the go. Easily share designs with the Mac and iPhone versions of Graphic using iCloud or Dropbox. Latest features: - Photoshop PSD import/export - PDF and SVG import/export - Layer FX - shadows, glows, multiple strokes and fills, etc. - Multi-color linear, radial, and angle gradients - Shape libraries - Dimension labels with precision settings - Boolean path combinations - Canvas scale, Rulers, and units (mm, cm, inches) - Pen tool multi-point selection and editing - Smart alignment guides and point snapping - Magnifier Loupe - Dropbox Integration - Autosave Layers, Text, Images, Object Groups, Multi-color Gradients, RGB / HSB / Hex color pickers, Brushes, Bezier Pen Tool, customizable Canvas Styles, Grid and Smart Guide Snapping, Image Masking, vector-based PDF and SVG file import/export, and much more! FEATURES - Brush and Pencil tools for fluid drawing and sketching - Essential set of shape tools - Multiple Layers allowing you to create complex designs - Powerful Pen tool for creating custom shapes - Color picker wheel / RGB and HSB sliders / Hex colors - Magnifier Loupe - Eraser Tool - Unlimited Layers - Linear, radial, and angle multi-color gradients - Multi-style text support, TrueType (.ttf) font import - Text gradients and text path clipping - Convert Text to Paths, Place Text on Path - Apply shadows and effects to shapes, text, and images - Rotate, scale, and shear transform tools - Snap to Grid, Smart Alignment Guides, and Point Snapping - Line dash and arrow styles - Image fill masking and cropping - Canvas Styles EXPORT / SHARE - Export drawings as vector-based PDF and SVG files - Export layered Photoshop PSD files - Export transparent PNG or JPEG images - Save and Import from Dropbox - Sync designs using iCloud - Save designs to your Photos Library - Send designs via email - Send designs directly to other iPad application - Copy and paste to and from other iPad applications - AirPrint document printing

Screenshots

iPocket Draw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iPocket Draw at 4.7 against Graphic for iPad's 3.3. Graphic for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (334 vs 14). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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 Graphic for iPad $8.99 up front. iPocket Draw sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Graphic for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPocket Draw holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Graphic for iPad has 334 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of iPocket Draw's written reviews are positive against 57% of Graphic for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPocket Draw ships an update every 2 months, Graphic for iPad every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iPocket Draw versus Graphic for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPocket DrawGraphic for iPad
Price$11.99$8.99 — better
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better3.3 (334 ratings)
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews — better56.9% of reviews
Number of ratings14334 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric POUSSEPicta, Inc

Customer experience

iPocket Draw

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

Graphic for iPad

All ratings334 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.8%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews714 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative30.1%

Bugs and requests

iPocket Draw

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Graphic for iPad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when exporting or duplicating files
  • Text editing functionality is unreliable
  • Layers and objects disappear or become uneditable
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Dropbox integration no longer working

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add auto-save and recovery features
  • Improve Apple Pencil responsiveness and accuracy
  • Implement advanced selection tools (lasso, smart select)
  • Introduce multi-artboard support
  • Expand font and gradient options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iPocket Draw

One-time1
  • Import vectorial pdf$2.99
None

Graphic for iPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPocket Draw free?
iPocket Draw costs $11.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Graphic for iPad free?
Graphic for iPad costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPocket Draw or Graphic for iPad?
iPocket Draw is rated higher. iPocket Draw averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Graphic for iPad averages 3.3 from 334 ratings.
Do iPocket Draw or Graphic for iPad have ads?
Neither iPocket Draw nor Graphic for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPocket Draw or Graphic for iPad?
iPocket Draw ships an update every 2 months, and Graphic for iPad every 5 weeks. Most recently, iPocket Draw was updated on September 21, 2026 and Graphic for iPad on September 24, 2026.

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