Comparison

iPocket Draw vs Character Writer

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

Character Writer

This app provides a specialized keyboard for easy access to over 500 special characters, including Greek letters, math symbols, and pictographs. It offers document syncing, dark mode, word count, and various export options for iPad users.

Highlights
  • Access to 500+ special characters
  • Custom keyboard for special characters
  • iCloud document sync
  • Dark theme and automatic theme switching
  • Word count and adjustable font size
  • Multiple export options (copy, print, email, social)
Features
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Character Writer is an elegant text editor and the best way to work with special characters on the iPad. Character Writer's custom keyboard offers you easy access to over 500 special characters while you type. Designed with style and function in mind, Character Writer is the perfect productivity tool for anyone who writes anything on their iPad. Features Include: • Easy Access to hundreds of special Characters: - Full upper and lower case Greek alphabet - Math Symbols - Digits -> Fractions, superscript and subscript numbers - Pictographs - Letter like symbols & many more • Document Sync - iCloud support • Advanced Writing Technologies: - Dark theme (perfect for nighttime writing) - Automatic theme switching - Word Count - Integrated keyboard arrow keys for precision cursor placement - Adjustable font size • A Full Range of Export Options: - Copy Text - Print - Email as Text - Email as Attachment - Tweet - Post to Facebook - Open In... The all new Character Writer has been a long time in development. It was originally born out of the frustration normally produced by attempting to compose technical reports on the iPad, which previously required special characters to be copied and pasted individually from a webpage.

Screenshots

iPocket Draw4 screens
Character Writer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Character Writer at $0.99 against iPocket Draw's $11.99. Character Writer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). iPocket Draw's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (63% vs 23%). On 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 Character Writer $0.99 up front. iPocket Draw sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Character Writer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPocket Draw holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of iPocket Draw's written reviews are positive against 23% of Character Writer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPocket Draw ships an update every 2 months, Character Writer every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iPocket Draw versus Character Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPocket DrawCharacter Writer
Price$11.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric POUSSEArmchair Engineering

Customer experience

iPocket Draw

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

Character Writer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iPocket Draw

One-time1
  • Import vectorial pdf$2.99
None

Character Writer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPocket Draw free?
iPocket Draw costs $11.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Character Writer free?
Character Writer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPocket Draw or Character Writer?
iPocket Draw is rated higher. iPocket Draw averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Character Writer averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do iPocket Draw or Character Writer have ads?
Neither iPocket Draw nor Character Writer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPocket Draw or Character Writer?
iPocket Draw ships an update every 2 months, and Character Writer every 11 months. Most recently, iPocket Draw was updated on October 17, 2026 and Character Writer on October 9, 2026.

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