Comparison

Graphic for iPad vs TechDraw

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Vector illustration tools
  • Layer-based editing
  • Import/export PSD, PDF, SVG
  • Multi-color gradients
  • Shape libraries
  • Pen tool
  • Smart alignment guides
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Geometric shapes library
  • Text and equation editor
  • Data transfer for collaboration
  • Social media sharing
  • Included user manual
Features
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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.

Screenshots

TechDraw4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Graphic for iPad versus TechDraw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGraphic for iPadTechDraw
Price$8.99$7.99 — better
Rating3.3 (334 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings334 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPicta, IncKelly Technology Inc.

Customer experience

Graphic for iPad

All ratings334 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.8%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews715 reviews
Positive56.8%
Neutral13.0%
Negative30.2%

TechDraw

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

None

Graphic for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

TechDraw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Graphic for iPad free?
Graphic for iPad costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TechDraw free?
TechDraw costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Graphic for iPad or TechDraw?
Graphic for iPad is rated higher. Graphic for iPad averages 3.3 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while TechDraw averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Graphic for iPad or TechDraw have ads?
Neither Graphic for iPad nor TechDraw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Graphic for iPad or TechDraw?
Graphic for iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, and TechDraw every 4 months. Most recently, Graphic for iPad was updated on September 30, 2026 and TechDraw on August 14, 2026.

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