Graphic for iPad vs TouchDraw 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Graphic for iPad
This app offers professional-grade vector illustration and design tools for iPad. Create complex graphics, edit images, and export in various formats. It provides a comprehensive suite of features for on-the-go design work.
- Vector illustration tools
- Layer-based editing
- Import/export PSD, PDF, SVG
- Multi-color gradients
- Shape libraries
- Pen tool
- Smart alignment guides
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Graphic is a full-featured graphic design and illustration application for iPad. True desktop-class editing and illustration tools on the go. "...the iOS’ answer to Adobe Illustrator" - Padgadget "Finally, Professional Vector Editing Comes to the iPad; 9/10" - AppStorm.net "Numerous options; easy to use" - Macworld Graphic has all of the tools you need to create everything from detailed technical illustrations to beautiful works of art. Create complex designs quickly and easily, even on the go. Easily share designs with the Mac and iPhone versions of Graphic using iCloud or Dropbox. Latest features: - Photoshop PSD import/export - PDF and SVG import/export - Layer FX - shadows, glows, multiple strokes and fills, etc. - Multi-color linear, radial, and angle gradients - Shape libraries - Dimension labels with precision settings - Boolean path combinations - Canvas scale, Rulers, and units (mm, cm, inches) - Pen tool multi-point selection and editing - Smart alignment guides and point snapping - Magnifier Loupe - Dropbox Integration - Autosave Layers, Text, Images, Object Groups, Multi-color Gradients, RGB / HSB / Hex color pickers, Brushes, Bezier Pen Tool, customizable Canvas Styles, Grid and Smart Guide Snapping, Image Masking, vector-based PDF and SVG file import/export, and much more! FEATURES - Brush and Pencil tools for fluid drawing and sketching - Essential set of shape tools - Multiple Layers allowing you to create complex designs - Powerful Pen tool for creating custom shapes - Color picker wheel / RGB and HSB sliders / Hex colors - Magnifier Loupe - Eraser Tool - Unlimited Layers - Linear, radial, and angle multi-color gradients - Multi-style text support, TrueType (.ttf) font import - Text gradients and text path clipping - Convert Text to Paths, Place Text on Path - Apply shadows and effects to shapes, text, and images - Rotate, scale, and shear transform tools - Snap to Grid, Smart Alignment Guides, and Point Snapping - Line dash and arrow styles - Image fill masking and cropping - Canvas Styles EXPORT / SHARE - Export drawings as vector-based PDF and SVG files - Export layered Photoshop PSD files - Export transparent PNG or JPEG images - Save and Import from Dropbox - Sync designs using iCloud - Save designs to your Photos Library - Send designs via email - Send designs directly to other iPad application - Copy and paste to and from other iPad applications - AirPrint document printing
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 price: TouchDraw 2 at Free against Graphic for iPad's $8.99. TouchDraw 2 also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (70% vs 57%). Graphic for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (334 vs 21). On update cadence, ads 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
TouchDraw 2 is free to download; Graphic for iPad costs $8.99 up front. TouchDraw 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Graphic for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
TouchDraw 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Graphic for iPad has 334 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Graphic for iPad's written reviews are positive against 70% of TouchDraw 2's.
Graphic for iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, TouchDraw 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Graphic for iPad | TouchDraw 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (334 ratings) | 3.9 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 334 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Picta, Inc | Elevenworks LLC |
Customer experience
Graphic for iPad
TouchDraw 2
Bugs and requests
Graphic for iPad
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes when exporting or duplicating files
- Text editing functionality is unreliable
- Layers and objects disappear or become uneditable
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Dropbox integration no longer working
Requested features
5 requests- Add auto-save and recovery features
- Improve Apple Pencil responsiveness and accuracy
- Implement advanced selection tools (lasso, smart select)
- Introduce multi-artboard support
- Expand font and gradient options
TouchDraw 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Graphic for iPad
No in-app purchases
TouchDraw 2
- Free TrialFree
- Unlock Editing$14.99
Questions
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