iDesign vs Quby
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
Quby
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Quby - Your All-in-One QR Code buddy Meet Quby, the beautifully designed QR code app that makes scanning and creating QR codes effortlessly simple. Whether you need to quickly scan a menu, share contact information, or create custom QR codes for any purpose, Quby has you covered with powerful features wrapped in an intuitive interface. SCAN ANYTHING, INSTANTLY Point your camera at any QR code and Quby recognizes it in milliseconds. Get instant results with smart parsing that automatically detects what type of information is encoded — whether it's a website, contact details, or a message. • Lightning-fast camera scanning • Import QR codes from your photo library • Intelligent QR code detection and parsing • Flashlight for scanning in low light • Switch between front and back cameras CREATE CUSTOM QR CODES Generate professional QR codes in seconds for any type of content. Perfect for sharing Wi-Fi passwords, business cards, event links, and more. • Plain text - Share notes, passwords, or any text • Website URLs - Direct links to any webpage • Email - Pre-filled recipient, subject, and message • SMS - Phone number with optional message text • Phone numbers - One-tap calling • WhatsApp - Direct WhatsApp chat links SMART ACTIONS Quby doesn't just show you information — it helps you act on it immediately. Every scanned or created QR code comes with context-aware actions: • Tap to open URLs in your browser • Launch email app with pre-filled content • Send SMS messages instantly • Make phone calls with one tap • Start WhatsApp conversations • Copy text to clipboard • Share QR code images with anyone COMPLETE HISTORY Never lose a scan again. Quby automatically saves every QR code you scan or create, so you can revisit them anytime. • Automatic history tracking • Filter by scanned or generated codes • Search through past scans • Re-share saved QR codes as images • Delete individual items or clear all history • Toggle auto-save in settings BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Quby features a clean, modern interface that feels right at home on your device. • Light and dark themes • Automatic theme based on system settings • Smooth animations and transitions • Intuitive navigation • Optional haptic feedback PRIVACY FIRST Your privacy matters. All QR code processing happens directly on your device — nothing is uploaded to external servers. Camera access is only used for scanning, and you maintain complete control over your data. ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Onboarding guide for new users • Customizable settings for personalization • Haptic feedback toggle • Share QR codes as high-quality images • Export and share with any app • Offline functionality - no internet required • Fast and lightweight app • Regular updates and improvements WHY CHOOSE QUBY? While other QR apps are cluttered with ads and confusing interfaces, Quby focuses on what matters: speed, simplicity, and reliability. Whether you're a casual user who occasionally scans restaurant menus or a power user who generates QR codes daily, Quby adapts to your needs. Perfect for: • Business professionals sharing contact info • Event organizers distributing links • Restaurants and cafes with digital menus • Anyone who values speed and simplicity GET STARTED TODAY Download Quby now and experience the easiest way to scan and create QR codes. Join thousands of users who trust Quby for their daily QR code needs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quby at none against iDesign's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Quby asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | iDesign | Quby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (87 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 87 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TouchAware Limited | Damir Rama |
In-app purchases
iDesign
- Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$79.99
Quby
No in-app purchases









