# Flowpaper vs Magic Layer Draw

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Layer Draw at none against Flowpaper's 5. Magic Layer Draw also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Flowpaper's advantage is ratings volume (326 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flowpaper sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Magic Layer Draw asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Layer Draw holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flowpaper has 326 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Flowpaper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magic Layer Draw's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flowpaper | Magic Layer Draw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowpaper-drawing-and-animation/id424499611/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-layer-draw/id1504306948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **326** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Botto Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466473111) | [ERKAN VOLKAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488884919) |

## What reviewers say

### Flowpaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowpaper-drawing-and-animation/id424499611)

This digital sketchbook allows users to create dynamic still or animated drawings with physics-based brushes. It offers tools for fluid art generation, drawing on existing images, and precise color selection, suitable for both beginners and professionals.

**Highlights:** Create flowing still or animated drawings, Master generative, physics-based brushes, Design fluid artwork for backgrounds, Draw on photos and existing artwork, Precise color picker and palette builder, Export high-resolution sketches

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flowpaper Plus Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Flowpaper Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Flowpaper Plus Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| Continuous Flow Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flowpaper Plus Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and mesmerizing visuals
- 🎨 Unique and creative drawing experience
- 🎨 Great for making wallpapers and abstract art
- 🎨 Relaxing and meditative to use
- 🎨 Fun for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes when trying to save images
- 🐛 Controls and settings not always responsive
- 🔒 Limited features without paid upgrade
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🔒 Outdated for newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Saving high-quality images causes crashes
- Settings menu not functioning properly
- Incompatibility issues with newer iPads
- Drawing controls not responsive at times

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Implement a color picker and custom brush options
- Allow importing of background images
- Optimize for latest iOS devices and screen sizes
- Provide more brush styles and drawing tools


### Magic Layer Draw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-layer-draw/id1504306948)

Create unique drawings by layering different colored lines. Save your artwork to a gallery and share it with others. Requires access to device memory for saving.

**Highlights:** Layered drawing with multiple colors, Save artwork to gallery, Share creations, Intuitive interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flowpaper free?

Flowpaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic Layer Draw free?

Magic Layer Draw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flowpaper or Magic Layer Draw?

Magic Layer Draw is rated higher. Flowpaper averages 4.7 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while Magic Layer Draw averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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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.*