# Interactive Sketchbook vs Lofer

Interactive Sketchbook and Lofer both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Lofer's written reviews are positive against 43% of Interactive Sketchbook's. Lofer also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Interactive Sketchbook against 5.0 for Lofer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Interactive Sketchbook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lofer's.

Interactive Sketchbook ships an update every 4 months, Lofer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interactive Sketchbook | Lofer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-sketchbook/id418846451/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lofer/id6742522855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 345 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Digital Wave Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/418846454) | [Kaila Consulting Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798301930) |

## 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 |


### Lofer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lofer/id6742522855)

Create lo-fi music and ambient soundscapes with a user-friendly interface. Import audio, apply effects, integrate ambient sounds, and manage playlists. Enjoy background playback and customizable settings for a seamless audio journey.

**Highlights:** Import audio files (MP3, WAV, M4A), Apply audio effects (filters, reverb, vinyl noise), Integrate ambient sounds (rain, thunder), Playlist creation and management, User-friendly interface with waveform display, Background audio playback, Customizable settings and preferences

**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 Lofer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Interactive Sketchbook or Lofer?

Interactive Sketchbook and Lofer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Interactive Sketchbook or Lofer have ads?

Neither Interactive Sketchbook nor Lofer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Interactive Sketchbook or Lofer?

Interactive Sketchbook ships an update every 4 months, and Lofer every 4 days. Most recently, Interactive Sketchbook was updated on October 28, 2026 and Lofer on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*