iDesign vs TouchDraw 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iDesign
Create professional 2D vector drawings, illustrations, and technical designs on your iPad or iPhone. Offers precise touch-based editing with unique offset controls and a full suite of advanced tools for graphics and technical design.
- 2D vector drawing and design
- Precise touch-based editing
- Advanced path editing
- Technical drawing tools
- Shape libraries
- Layer management
- iCloud sync with XDesign
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Precision 2D vector drawing and design on the iPad & iPhone. Make professional quality designs, illustrations and technical drawings on the move using your fingers at last! iDesign has unique features and offset controls which allows you to draw accurately with your finger not getting in the way or blocking your view. Full feature compatibility and automatic sync of designs via iCloud with XDesign (Mac version). User Guide (PDF) available at www.touchaware.com/apps/idesign/userguide FEATURES - A universal app for both iPad and iPhone which adapts to the native screen size of the device. - An unobtrusive icon based visual and context driven user interface with a full screen board view - Toolbars and panels with easy access to frequently used functions for a fast work flow Standard Tools & Functions - Line, polyline, square, rectangle, circle, arc, ellipse, polygons, stars & path tools - Copy and paste selected shapes and groups - Group and ungroup shapes hierarchically to create complex designs - Edit points, convert shapes to path, close shapes, add and remove points, break, weld, explode and join - Precise rotation with ability to rotate at user defined center - Object alignment tools - Fill color and pen color swatches with opacity controls, custom RGB mixer - Stroke width, line style, line caps and corner join styles, arrow ends and dash patters - Text insertion with fonts, styles, sizes, paragraph alignments, multilingual, rotate/resize - Set a background image for tracing/marking over it - Insert images, copy, paste, move, resize and position them accordingly - Multilevel Undo/Redo for all edit operations - Create multiple layers to organize & separate design components - Connector tools for drawing charts and flow diagrams Unique Features for Touch Based Editing - Offset handles for moving and positioning without your finger blocking the view - Nudge controls, allows precise movement of selected shapes or selected points - Delta transformations to apply incremental values by keyboard Advanced Tools for Graphics Design - Advanced path editing options for corner, smooth and symmetric control points, straighten and curve segments - Text to path conversion - Boolean operations on shapes, unite, intersect, subtract, exclude - Freehand drawing, auto smoothened paths - Gradients / color blends Advanced Tools for Technical Drawing - Circle and Arc tool based on center, start/end point, radius and angle of arc - Dimensioning tools, length as well as angular with customisable settings - Support for Feet+Inches+Fractions (U.S & older unit system) - Architectural formatting option for Dimensions - Dynamic grid supporting feet, inches and inch fractions at different zoom levels Units & Board Setup - Support for standard and custom board sizes. - Set a drawing scale - Full set of standard unit systems. - Unit aware Grid with customisable settings - Snap to grid, snap to object and points - Unit aware rulers Shape libraries to organise and reuse shapes - Add, remove and organise shapes in your own libraries - A set of standard shapes for creating floor plans included Export/Import & Print - Export designs to JPEG, PNG, PDF & SVG formats - Import SVG files - Share your designs with other iDesign users via Email - Dropbox support for Export, Import - AirPrint Support iDesign is available as a monthly or yearly subscription and includes a free trial period that begins once your purchase has been confirmed with your Apple ID account. At the end of the trial your subscription will start and renew automatically. Your Apple ID account will be charged for the upcoming period unless you disable auto-renew or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Terms of Use: http://www.touchaware.com/apps/termsofuse Privacy policy: http://www.touchaware.com/apps/privacy
TouchDraw 2
Create vector drawings and diagrams with an intuitive interface designed for touch and Apple Pencil. Ideal for flowcharts, floor plans, and technical layouts, it offers smart tools for precision and flexibility. Unlock the full experience with a one-time purchase after a free trial.
- Intuitive gesture-based interface
- Smart shape recognition and snapping
- Layers, dimensions, and connector lines
- Supports SVG, PDF, PNG, and Visio formats
- iCloud Drive integration
- Free 7-day trial
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TouchDraw 2 brings the power of vector drawing and diagramming to your iPad and iPhone with an interface that's easy to learn and satisfying to master. Whether you're sketching out ideas, diagramming a process, or drafting a technical layout, TouchDraw gives you the flexibility to work quickly and precisely, without unnecessary complexity. From the first tap, TouchDraw 2 feels intuitive. Use familiar multi-touch gestures and Apple Pencil to draw shapes and lines naturally. Smart guides, snap-to-grid tools, and shape recognition help beginners create polished results, while more advanced users can take advantage of layers, dimension lines, and connectors that stay intelligently linked as you move elements. TouchDraw is perfect for countless scenarios—flowcharts, floor plans, mind maps, technical drawings, illustrations, and more. It adapts to your needs without locking you into a specific workflow. This version includes a free 7-day trial, after which you can unlock the full experience with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no recurring fees—just a single payment to own it forever. Key Features: * Designed for touch and Apple Pencil with an intuitive, gesture-based interface * Smart shape recognition and snapping tools for easy alignment and layout * Layers, dimensions, and connector lines for detailed, organized drawings * Ideal for diagrams, plans, charts, illustrations, and other 2D visuals * Import/export to SVG, PDF, PNG, and Visio® formats; iCloud Drive support Includes a free 7-day trial with a one-time purchase to unlock the full app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TouchDraw 2 at 3.9 against iDesign's 2.6. TouchDraw 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (70% vs 51%). iDesign's advantage is ratings volume (84 vs 21). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. iDesign sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and TouchDraw 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TouchDraw 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of iDesign's written reviews are positive against 70% of TouchDraw 2's.
iDesign ships an update every 5 months, TouchDraw 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iDesign | TouchDraw 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (84 ratings) | 3.9 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 84 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TouchAware Limited | Elevenworks LLC |
Customer experience
iDesign
TouchDraw 2
In-app purchases
iDesign
- Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$79.99
TouchDraw 2
- Free TrialFree
- Unlock Editing$14.99








