SimpleDraw vs Papertone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
Papertone
This app offers a nostalgic note-taking experience with a retro iOS aesthetic. It features skeuomorphic textures and physical notebook elements for a charming interface. Easily create, search, and manage your notes with a focus on simplicity and elegance.
- Skeuomorphic textures
- Lined paper backgrounds
- Retro Apple-style interface
- Hidden settings shortcut
- Note import/export
- Time format options
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Papertone is a simple, elegant note-taking app inspired by the golden era of iOS — complete with skeuomorphic textures, lined paper backgrounds, and nostalgic charm. Everything is built to feel like a physical notebook — soft shadows, realistic textures, and a retro Apple-style interface. Here's what you need to know: • Tap the + button in the top-right corner to create a new note. • Need to find something? Pull down on your notes list to reveal the search bar. • Tap to edit button to make changes on the note. • Don't forget, first line of the note will be the title. • Want to access settings? Tap the "Notes" header 5 times — it's a hidden shortcut to keep the interface clean. From the settings menu, you can: • Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats • Import or export your notes • Delete all notes (careful, this can't be undone) Just open and start writing — no distractions, no complexity. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SimpleDraw at Free against Papertone's $1.99. Papertone's advantage is chart position (#182 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On review sentiment, 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
SimpleDraw is free to download; Papertone costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SimpleDraw | Papertone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 199 months | — |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #182 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samuel Li | YUSUF SAHAN TARHAN |
Customer experience
SimpleDraw
Papertone
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.
Papertone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SimpleDraw
No in-app purchases
Papertone
No in-app purchases
