Comparison

SimpleDraw vs Summary

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

Summary

This app uses AI to transcribe audio and text, generating concise summaries and study tools like flashcards. It helps users capture, understand, and remember information from lectures, meetings, and other sources.

Highlights
  • AI transcription of audio and text
  • Automatic content summarization
  • Flashcard and quiz generation
  • Personal knowledge library
  • Camera text scanning
  • Link integration for webinars
Features
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Notimo: AI Note Taker Capture information from anywhere and turn it into organized knowledge with AI. Whether it's a meeting, conversation, voice memo, document, podcast, video, or handwritten notes, Notimo helps you save, understand, and find important information in seconds. CAPTURE CONTENT ANY WAY YOU WANT • Record meetings, conversations, interviews, or voice memos. • Upload audio and video files for AI transcription. • Import PDFs, documents, and text files. • Scan printed pages, handwritten notes, or whiteboards with your camera. • Save content from YouTube, webinars, podcasts, and other online videos using a link. TRANSCRIBE & SUMMARIZE WITH AI • Convert speech into accurate text. • Generate clear AI summaries in seconds. • Extract key ideas, action items, and important takeaways automatically. • Skip hours of listening and reading—get straight to what matters. KEEP EVERYTHING ORGANIZED • Store all your notes in one searchable library. • Find recordings, transcripts, and summaries whenever you need them. • Access your knowledge across work, study, and everyday life. REMEMBER MORE • Turn your notes into AI-generated flashcards. • Create quizzes to reinforce important information. • Review key concepts whenever you need a quick refresher. PERFECT FOR EVERYDAY USE Whether you're working, studying, creating content, researching, planning projects, or simply collecting ideas, Notimo helps you capture information without worrying about taking notes manually. Use it for: • Meetings and calls • Interviews • Lectures and classes • Podcasts and webinars • Personal voice memos • Brainstorming sessions • Documents and PDFs • Books, articles, and handwritten notes Spend less time organizing information and more time using it. By using this app, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/0cba3789-d4ba-4687-b593-1025bfd93412 Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ "

Screenshots

SimpleDraw3 screens
Summary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleDraw at none against Summary's 10. SimpleDraw also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Summary's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 199 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price 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. Summary sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. SimpleDraw asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleDraw ships an update every 199 months, Summary every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SimpleDraw versus Summary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleDrawSummary
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 199 monthsEvery 6 days — better
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel LiLester Johnson

Customer experience

SimpleDraw

All ratings17,058 ratings
Positive36.3%
Neutral20.4%
Negative43.3%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative16.8%

Summary

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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.

Summary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SimpleDraw

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Summary

Subscriptions9
  • Week3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Week$8.997 Days
  • Month subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Month
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  • Month subscription$29.991 Month
  • Year subscription$49.991 Year
  • Lecture AI Note Taker, Summary3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Year subscription3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Year subscription$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lecture AI Note Taker, Summary$24.99

Questions

Is SimpleDraw free?
SimpleDraw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Summary free?
Summary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, SimpleDraw or Summary?
SimpleDraw ships an update every 199 months, and Summary every 6 days. Most recently, SimpleDraw was updated on October 5, 2026 and Summary on September 28, 2026.

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