Comparison

iPocket Draw Lite vs Blue Sketch

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

Head to head
About

iPocket Draw Lite

A comprehensive 2D vector drawing program offering precise control over designs. It includes essential drawing tools, advanced editing capabilities, and powerful alignment features. This version has a limit on the number of objects per drawing.

Highlights
  • Vector drawing tools
  • Object editing and attributes
  • Scale and coordinate control
  • Snapping and alignment functions
  • Layer management
  • Object library
  • Image and PDF import
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. This Lite version includes a limitation on the number of objects (50) by 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. If you have problems, please contact us by mail (see information window of iPocket Draw: i button). Thanks.

About

Blue Sketch

This app allows you to quickly sketch and write ideas freely on a blue canvas. It offers essential drawing tools, page management, and sharing options. Focus on your creativity with a minimalist interface and robust organizational features.

Highlights
  • Handwritten note-taking
  • Drawing tools (pen, line, shapes)
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Page size and scaling options
  • Image sharing (PNG, JPG, PDF)
  • Document organization (folders, sorting)
  • Read-only mode
  • Apple Pencil support
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Sketch your idea! You can write freely and quickly because it is handwritten. You can concentrate on writing because it is the minimum function that can write only white lines on the blue canvas. Functions List: - Can be used as a notebook or notepad - Pen tool: draw a line - Straight line tool - Rectangle and Ellipse Tools - Switch between solid/dotted lines - Can change the size of the pen - Undo / Redo - Can change the page size - Can scale the page - Image sharing: Share an image as PNG, JPG, or PDF format. Also, you can share monochrome converted images. - List documents - List recently opened documents - Organize: Document folders - Sort documents and folders - Title documents and folders - Delete the document then put it into the trash box. - Restore the deleted document from the trash box. - Delete the document entirely in the trash box. - Copy documents: You can duplicate the document. Tap the copy button at the bottom right of the note screen to duplicate it. - Read-only mode: While in read-only mode, you can disable writing and prevent erroneous operations. You can change the settings by tapping the title on the note screen. - Option to use only Apple Pencil: Only available for iPad compatible with Apple Pencil. - Double-tap the Apple Pencil to switch between tools in sequence. - Apple Pencil Pro is also supported. - Can turn off/on the function the app puts the device into a sleep state if you don't touch the screen for a certain period while the page is displayed. About In-App Purchase: The first 20 pages can be used free of charge. After that, adding pages will be paid content. Please support the developer.

Screenshots

iPocket Draw Lite4 screens
Blue Sketch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blue Sketch at 4.7 against iPocket Draw Lite's 3.6. Blue Sketch also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (338 vs 16). iPocket Draw Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Blue Sketch sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iPocket Draw Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blue Sketch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blue Sketch has 338 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of iPocket Draw Lite's written reviews are positive against 77% of Blue Sketch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPocket Draw Lite ships an update every 2 months, Blue Sketch monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iPocket Draw Lite versus Blue Sketch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPocket Draw LiteBlue Sketch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (16 ratings)4.7 (338 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.6% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16338 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric POUSSEHituzi ANDO

Customer experience

iPocket Draw Lite

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive49.6%
Neutral13.5%
Negative36.8%

Blue Sketch

All ratings327 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

Bugs and requests

iPocket Draw Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Blue Sketch

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • App crashed when attempting export on 2019 iPad Pro

Requested features

6 requests
  • More shapes for sketches (curves, polygons)
  • TEXT field option for readable font
  • Pinch/stretch to zoom
  • Finer and less pixelated pencil strokes
  • Option to add extra pages
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  • Feature to group elements for easy deletion

In-app purchases

None

iPocket Draw Lite

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Blue Sketch

One-time2
  • 10 pages$0.99
  • 30 pages$1.99

Questions

Is iPocket Draw Lite free?
iPocket Draw Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blue Sketch free?
Blue Sketch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iPocket Draw Lite or Blue Sketch?
Blue Sketch is rated higher. iPocket Draw Lite averages 3.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Blue Sketch averages 4.7 from 338 ratings.
Do iPocket Draw Lite or Blue Sketch have ads?
Neither iPocket Draw Lite nor Blue Sketch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPocket Draw Lite or Blue Sketch?
iPocket Draw Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Blue Sketch monthly. Most recently, iPocket Draw Lite was updated on September 29, 2026 and Blue Sketch on October 21, 2026.

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