# Interactive Sketchbook vs Spotlight Linking

The clearest difference is price: Spotlight Linking at Free against Interactive Sketchbook's $4.99. Spotlight Linking also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Interactive Sketchbook's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). On device support there is nothing between them.

Spotlight Linking is free to download; Interactive Sketchbook costs $4.99 up front. Interactive Sketchbook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spotlight Linking asks for nothing beyond the download.

Interactive Sketchbook ships an update every 4 months, Spotlight Linking every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interactive Sketchbook | Spotlight Linking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-sketchbook/id418846451/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 345 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Wave Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/418846454) | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) |

## What reviewers say

### Interactive Sketchbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-sketchbook/id418846451)

Learn professional illustration techniques with interactive tutorials and digital sketching tools. Practice drawing alongside a professional artist or import your own photo references. This app offers a digital alternative to traditional sketchbooks with advanced features for artists.

**Highlights:** Interactive tutorials from professional illustrator, Import photo references for drawing, Three custom layers for sketching and detailing, Split view for side-by-side drawing and reference, Full-page tracing and full-screen drawing modes, Unlimited pages and undo/redo functionality, Portfolio to store and manage digital art

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paper Pack Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Spotlight Linking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotlight-linking/id6482292847)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interactive Sketchbook free?

Interactive Sketchbook costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Spotlight Linking free?

Spotlight Linking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Interactive Sketchbook or Spotlight Linking have ads?

Spotlight Linking shows ads; Interactive Sketchbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Interactive Sketchbook or Spotlight Linking?

Interactive Sketchbook ships an update every 4 months, and Spotlight Linking every 8 months. Most recently, Interactive Sketchbook was updated on October 14, 2026 and Spotlight Linking on October 14, 2026.

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