# iPastels vs Sketchoo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sketchoo at none against iPastels's 6. Sketchoo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). iPastels's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPastels sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Sketchoo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sketchoo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPastels has 2.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPastels | Sketchoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipastels/id489302558/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchoo-drawing-app/id1606842517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norbyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/331310753) | [Jem Alvarez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592798431) |

## What reviewers say

### iPastels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipastels/id489302558)

This app offers a realistic digital painting experience with lifelike pastel simulation and interactive textures. It allows for precise color blending and adjustable stroke sizes, catering to both beginners and experienced artists. Explore your creativity without the cost of traditional art supplies.

**Highlights:** Lifelike pastel simulation, Realistic paper/canvas textures, Precise color blending, Fingertip stroke size adjustment, Left-handed toolbar option, Live parameter changes, Multiple layers

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar: Smallest Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Small Tip | $2.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Medium Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $7.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Big Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Biggest Tip | $25.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Realistic pastel simulation
- 💡 Useful for beginners and professionals
- 🌈 Wide range of colors and shades
- 🔍 Good blending and smudging tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🔍 Lack of zoom or detailed control
- 🎨 Difficulty finding/reusing specific colors
- 🔀 Confusing layer management

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing images
- Layers sometimes disappear or get lost
- Undo button deletes entire drawing sections

**Requested features**

- Add color picker tool
- Improve layer management and visibility
- Implement pressure-sensitive brush support
- Provide more paper/canvas texture options
- Allow saving and recalling custom palettes


### Sketchoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchoo-drawing-app/id1606842517)

This straightforward drawing application allows for quick sketches and handwritten notes using a finger or stylus. Save your creations and exit with ease, making it ideal for spontaneous ideas.

**Highlights:** Easy drawing interface, Handwritten notes, Quick sketches, Save and exit functionality, Finger or stylus input

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPastels free?

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

### Is Sketchoo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iPastels or Sketchoo?

Sketchoo is rated higher. iPastels averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Sketchoo averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do iPastels or Sketchoo have ads?

Neither iPastels nor Sketchoo shows ads.

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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.*