Comparison

iPocket Draw Lite vs Archisketch

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

Archisketch

This app allows users to sketch, doodle, and design to scale, similar to a tracing pad. It supports layering, adding text, dimensions, and symbols, with the ability to import images to set scale. Users can visualize ideas in 3D with perspective tools and export drawings for CAD or creative applications.

Highlights
  • Sketch and draw to scale
  • Layering and editing tools
  • Import images to set scale
  • 3D visualization with perspective tools
  • Export to CAD and Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Print drawings up to A1 size
Features
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Sketch, Doodle and Design to Scale Use Archisketch as you would a tracing pad. Sketch. Draw to scale. Layer over your sketch to further develop your ideas. Erase. Add symbols, colour, text and dimension lines. Import images or plans to set the scale. Zoom in without loss of quality. Rotate a shape, a layer, or the entire drawing to try different options. Visualize your ideas in 3D and see them in context. Use smart one- and two-point perspectives, and adjust your perspective grid and view point. Align your perspective to an image, and your lines automatically snap to the vanishing point. Print your drawings to scale up to A1 size, or export sketches to use in a CAD application or Adobe Creative Cloud. Archisketch is a scale-aware sketching program ideal for Architects, interior and landscape designers, product designers, design students, or anyone working with design on an iPad. To learn more or watch a short video, visit our website. Key features include: * Apple Pencil support * Smart one- and two-point perspectives * Scaled grids, including isometric and axonometric grids * Guide lines, which can be subdivided equally or into specific distances * Infinite canvas size with infinite zoom * Zoom in and out without losing quality * Import and export PDFs * Build new drawings layered on archival drawings * Scrapbook for managing image assets * "Share Extension" adds images and PDFs from other apps * Cut and Paste retains scale awareness * Dimension lines * Add custom symbols to the set of included symbols * Export sketches into CAD applications * Add text and company logo to exports * Adobe Creative Cloud support for both importing and exporting * Print directly from the iPad up to A1 size

Screenshots

iPocket Draw Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Archisketch at 4.3 against iPocket Draw Lite's 3.6. Archisketch also leads on ratings volume (266 vs 16) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.6). iPocket Draw Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Archisketch sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. iPocket Draw Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Archisketch holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archisketch has 266 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 51% of Archisketch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iPocket Draw Lite versus Archisketch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPocket Draw LiteArchisketch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (16 ratings)4.3 (266 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.6% of reviews51.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16266 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.613.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric POUSSEOpen Screen Limited

Customer experience

iPocket Draw Lite

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

Archisketch

All ratings266 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative40.4%

Bugs and requests

iPocket Draw Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Archisketch

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 11 and newer
  • Disappearing toolbars and interface elements
  • Inability to save or export drawings
  • Unreliable performance and stability

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More export options (vector, higher resolution)
  • Improved documentation and tutorials
  • Better support for mixed units (feet + inches)
  • Freehand drawing tools with less smoothing

In-app purchases

None

iPocket Draw Lite

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Archisketch

One-time5
  • Colour Plus Pack$7.99
  • iCloud Plus Pack$8.99
  • Advance Colour & iCloud Bundle$14.99
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  • Archisketch - Full Version$17.99
  • Full Version with All Add-ons$30.99

Questions

Is iPocket Draw Lite free?
iPocket Draw Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Archisketch free?
Archisketch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iPocket Draw Lite or Archisketch?
Archisketch is rated higher. iPocket Draw Lite averages 3.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Archisketch averages 4.3 from 266 ratings.
Do iPocket Draw Lite or Archisketch have ads?
Neither iPocket Draw Lite nor Archisketch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPocket Draw Lite or Archisketch?
iPocket Draw Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Archisketch every 2 months. Most recently, iPocket Draw Lite was updated on August 31, 2026 and Archisketch on September 20, 2026.

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