# Draw vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Reader at 4.0 against Draw's 2.2. PDF Reader also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 26%) and ratings volume (91 vs 5). Draw's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 9.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draw sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PDF Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reader has 91 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Draw's written reviews are positive against 47% of PDF Reader's.

Draw ships an update every 6 weeks, PDF Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draw | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw/id449000395/reviews) | **[4.0 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-storage/id889642590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **91** |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | **46.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orgajja Co Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/368955015) | [ABV Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/595885253) |

## What reviewers say

### Draw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw/id449000395)

This application allows users to create drawings using digital tools. It provides a platform for users to produce pictures, patterns, or diagrams with a digital pencil or pen.

**Highlights:** Digital drawing, Pencil and pen tools, Create pictures, Produce patterns, Make diagrams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small DrawPoint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big DrawPoint | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 🎨 Customizable colors and pen sizes
- ⚡ Quick sketching for ideas
- 🖼️ Support for custom background images
- 💰 Free to download

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- ⚠️ Ads block drawing area
- ❌ Limited pen styles and tools
- 🔄 Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during use
- Won't open or start properly
- Saved drawings appear blank or mirrored
- Doesn't work without WiFi/internet connection
- Drawing stops working after clearing screen

**Requested features**

- Remove or reduce advertisements
- Add erase/undo functionality
- Add more color options (yellow, white)
- Implement reliable save/load feature
- Add help documentation and instructions


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-storage/id889642590)

Easily view, edit, search, and annotate PDF documents. This software helps manage your daily work needs by supporting multiple document formats and offering convenient sharing and printing options.

**Highlights:** View PDF documents, Text search within PDFs, Annotate documents, Document management, Support multiple formats, Share and print PDFs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual VIP | $14.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Draw free?

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

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Draw or PDF Reader?

PDF Reader is rated higher. Draw averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 4.0 from 91 ratings.

### Do Draw or PDF Reader have ads?

Neither Draw nor PDF Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Draw or PDF Reader?

Draw ships an update every 6 weeks, and PDF Reader monthly. Most recently, Draw was updated on October 4, 2026 and PDF Reader on September 30, 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.*