# Model Scaler vs Draft Paper

The clearest difference is rating: Draft Paper at 4.4 against Model Scaler's 2.9. Draft Paper also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (16K vs 12). Model Scaler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draft Paper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Model Scaler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Draft Paper holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Draft Paper has 16K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Model Scaler's written reviews are positive against 51% of Draft Paper's.

Model Scaler ships an update every 6 months, Draft Paper every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Scaler | Draft Paper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-scaler/id528641484/reviews) | **[4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draft-paper/id911636555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **50.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Woodland Scenics](https://appshunter.io/developer/528641487) | [Giles Goddard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752790508) |

## What reviewers say

### Model Scaler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-scaler/id528641484)

This tool instantly converts measurements between U.S. Customary and Metric units for any modeling scale. It's designed to be fast, easy, and efficient for all types of scale modelers.

**Highlights:** Instant scale conversion, U.S. Customary to Metric, Metric to U.S. Customary, Supports any modeling scale, Fast and efficient

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Draft Paper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draft-paper/id911636555)

Create floor plans, layouts, and blueprints with ease using intuitive drawing tools. Support for multiple layers, iCloud, and Dropbox integration allows for seamless workflow. Export your designs to various formats for printing or further editing.

**Highlights:** Draw lines, rectangles, text, and more, Support for multiple layers, Export to PDF, JPEG, and DXF, iCloud and Dropbox integration, Mirror, translate, rotate, and scale operations, Apple Pencil support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive to use
- 💡 Useful for quick sketches and floor plans
- 🚀 Efficient for basic drafting needs
- 😊 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loss of work
- 🔧 Limited functionality compared to professional CAD tools
- 🔧 Difficulty with precise measurements and line placement
- 🔧 Lack of advanced features like text editing and color fill

**Reported bugs**

- Saved files disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Inconsistent behavior when zooming and panning
- Inability to import/export files as expected

**Requested features**

- Add copy/paste functionality
- Improve text editing capabilities
- Provide more precise measurement tools
- Implement ability to save multiple versions of a project


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model Scaler free?

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

### Is Draft Paper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Model Scaler or Draft Paper?

Draft Paper is rated higher. Model Scaler averages 2.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Draft Paper averages 4.4 from 16K ratings.

### Do Model Scaler or Draft Paper have ads?

Neither Model Scaler nor Draft Paper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Model Scaler or Draft Paper?

Model Scaler ships an update every 6 months, and Draft Paper every 2 weeks. Most recently, Model Scaler was updated on October 21, 2026 and Draft Paper on October 21, 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.*