# Sketch Pad 3 vs Drawing ▫

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sketch Pad 3 at 71% against Drawing ▫'s 24%. Sketch Pad 3 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Drawing ▫'s advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sketch Pad 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drawing ▫ sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drawing ▫ holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drawing ▫ has 15K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Sketch Pad 3's written reviews are positive against 24% of Drawing ▫'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sketch Pad 3 ships an update every 11 days, Drawing ▫ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sketch Pad 3 | Drawing ▫ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-pad-3/id429388129/reviews) | **[4.1 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing/id1477986704/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 23.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Catalystwo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651079501) | [Vora Bhavik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463934943) |

## What reviewers say

### Sketch Pad 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-pad-3/id429388129)

This app provides an unlimited digital canvas for doodling, sketching, drawing, and note-taking. It offers various pen sizes, colors, editing tools like cut and paste, and export options to multiple platforms. Work is automatically saved for easy continuation.

**Highlights:** Unlimited canvas size, Doodle, sketch, and draw, Take notes and memos, Cut, paste, and drag strokes, Undo/redo functionality, Export to various platforms (PDF, cloud, email), Organize with document folders

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Rename files
- 👍 Nimble and intuitive UI
- 👍 Brilliant
- 👍 Great and handy
- 👍 Love this App

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads cover toolbar to make it unusable
- 🐛 Dropbox sync not working
- 🐛 Revert!!!! (Pinch zoom broken)
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Lag

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings shift around the page and get tiny or huge
- Can't rename files anymore
- Pinch zoom broken after update

**Requested features**

- Add color fill button
- Reduce lag
- Add straight line and geometric shape tools
- Add layers
- Add text box feature


### Drawing ▫

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing/id1477986704)

Unleash your creativity with a versatile drawing and painting app. Explore a wide array of brushes, colors, and tools to sketch, paint, and design on your iPhone or iPad. Features include custom mandalas, coloring pages, and a dedicated kids' desk.

**Highlights:** 40+ handcrafted brushes, Millions of colors, Import and draw on pictures, Custom mandalas and coloring pages, Dedicated kids' desk, Apple Pencil and 3D Touch support

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drawing Apps Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Drawing Games Gold - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Drawing Apps Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| DrawingApp Premium Year France | $19.99 | per year |
| Drawing Games Gold - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Drawing Apps Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Drawing App - Low Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| AI Pad - 11 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| AI Pad - 17 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and Popups | $16.99 | one-time |
| One Time Purchase Premium | $22.99 | one-time |
| Drawing App - Premium Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| Drawing App One-time Purchase | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great drawing experience
- 👍 Friendly app introduction
- 💡 Ability to draw on photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with paywall
- 🔍 Limited color and brush options in free version
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and lack of clear exit options

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings disappearing or not saving properly
- Undo/redo functionality not working as expected
- App freezing or crashing during use

**Requested features**

- More color and brush options
- Improved layering and editing tools
- Better save/load functionality
- Tutorials or in-app guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sketch Pad 3 free?

Sketch Pad 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drawing ▫ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sketch Pad 3 or Drawing ▫?

Drawing ▫ is rated higher. Sketch Pad 3 averages 3.1 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Drawing ▫ averages 4.1 from 15K ratings.

### Do Sketch Pad 3 or Drawing ▫ have ads?

Sketch Pad 3 shows ads; Drawing ▫ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sketch Pad 3 or Drawing ▫?

Sketch Pad 3 ships an update every 11 days, and Drawing ▫ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sketch Pad 3 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Drawing ▫ on October 26, 2026.

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