Comparison

SimpleDraw vs Modern Pen and Paper

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

Head to head
About

SimpleDraw

This intuitive drawing app offers a clean, distraction-free canvas for unleashing creativity. Redesigned for the modern era, it features a floating menu for easy access to tools and allows users to save and share their artwork.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free canvas
  • Intuitive drawing tools
  • Adjustable line width
  • Save and share artwork
  • Modern interface
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The original classic is back! One of the very first drawing apps on the App Store for the first iPhone, SimpleDraw was a Top 4 Productivity hit in its heyday. Now, it has been completely redesigned for the modern era. Unleash your creativity on a clean, distraction-free canvas. The intuitive drawing app designed for everyone! A Classic, Reimagined: * Modern Interface: A completely redesigned experience that is simple and beautiful. * Floating Menu: Your tools for color, line width, and clearing the canvas are always just a tap away. * Adjustable Line Width: From fine lines to bold strokes, customize your brush size with a simple slider. * Save and Share Your Art: Easily save your drawing to your Photos, send it to a friend, or share it on social media with the built-in share feature. Perfect for: * Quick sketches and ideas * Digital art and illustrations * Educational drawings and diagrams * Relaxing creative sessions * Sharing artistic moments Experience the revival of a classic. Download SimpleDraw today and turn your device into a canvas for your imagination!

About

Modern Pen and Paper

Features
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Modern Pen and Paper allows you to quickly create and share notes / checklists. Our mission is to provide a means to reduce the consumption of paper, while keeping you mobile and organized. Embrace Technology! Modern Pen and Paper is our signature app which is just one of our green projects. We have heavily reduce paper consumption through all our workout tracking apps. Let's see if we can reduce more! Please Print Responsibly! The Modern Pen and Paper Company™ Creating apps that save more than time! Designed, compiled, and proud to say, Made in U.S.A.

Screenshots

SimpleDraw3 screens
Modern Pen and Paper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Modern Pen and Paper at every 3 months against SimpleDraw's every 199 months. SimpleDraw's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleDraw ships an update every 199 months, Modern Pen and Paper every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SimpleDraw versus Modern Pen and Paper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleDrawModern Pen and Paper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 199 monthsEvery 3 months — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel LiMarc Balzarini

Bugs and requests

SimpleDraw

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Drawings disappear when app is closed without saving
  • Difficulty remembering gesture to access second page

Requested features

4 requests
  • More color options
  • Ability to load and edit saved drawings
  • Option to draw on photos from the album
  • Additional drawing tools like shapes, lines, etc.

Modern Pen and Paper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SimpleDraw

No in-app purchases

None

Modern Pen and Paper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleDraw free?
SimpleDraw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Modern Pen and Paper free?
Modern Pen and Paper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, SimpleDraw or Modern Pen and Paper?
SimpleDraw ships an update every 199 months, and Modern Pen and Paper every 3 months. Most recently, SimpleDraw was updated on October 31, 2026 and Modern Pen and Paper on November 8, 2026.

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