Graphic for iPad vs TechDraw
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
TechDraw
This drawing application offers built-in geometric shapes, a text editor, and an equation editor. It supports data transfer for collaboration and backup, and allows sharing on social media. A comprehensive user manual is included within the app.
- Geometric shapes library
- Text and equation editor
- Data transfer for collaboration
- Social media sharing
- Included user manual
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TechDraw is a full-featured drawing application combining built-in geometric shapes with a text and equation editor. Drawing data can be transferred for collaborative work and backup, and drawings can be shared on the popular social media outlets. A full user manual is included in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Graphic for iPad at 57% against TechDraw's 0%. Graphic for iPad also leads on ratings volume (334 vs 2) and rating (3.3 vs 3.0). TechDraw's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and price ($7.99 vs $8.99). On 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
Graphic for iPad costs $8.99 and TechDraw $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Graphic for iPad holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Graphic for iPad has 334 ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of TechDraw's.
Graphic for iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, TechDraw every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Graphic for iPad | TechDraw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | $7.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (334 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 334 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Picta, Inc | Kelly Technology Inc. |
Customer experience
Graphic for iPad
TechDraw
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
TechDraw
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Graphic for iPad
No in-app purchases
TechDraw
No in-app purchases








