Comparison

Morpholio Trace vs Concepts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Morpholio Trace

This app is a comprehensive design and architecture drawing tool. It allows users to sketch, layer ideas, and communicate through drawings. It supports various design phases and works with images, PDFs, and 3D models to scale.

Highlights
  • Layered sketching and idea development
  • Drawing markup on images and PDFs
  • Design and architecture drawing to scale
  • Export drawing sets, images, and PDFs
  • Tools for architects and designers
  • Sketch recording and instant scale
Features
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SKETCH, DESIGN, CREATE  Trace is the ALL-IN-ONE design & architecture app. Awarded “Best App,” Trace is a truly unique drawing tool that allows you to easily develop ideas in layers, communicate via drawing markup, and work fluidly through ALL phases of the design process. Ideal for architects, interior designers, landscape architects, industrial designers, urban planners, lighting designers, engineers, or members of any creative culture, Trace lets you create intelligent sketches & drawings to meet all of your design needs. Draw on top of images, PDFs, maps, photos, drawing sets, 3D models, background templates, and more TO SCALE using exceptional designer tools, brushes and pens. Bring new life to your design process and transform your workflow with the ease, flexibility and the magic of digital hand sketching. ______________ THINGS YOU CAN DO: DESIGN • Develop ideas, options & concepts • Sketch buildings & objects • Layout home, office & landscape renovations  MARKUP • Drawing sets & PDFs • Construction site photos • Presentations, renderings or images DRAW • Floor plans, sections & elevations to scale • Site plans & landscaping  • Illustrations & presentation images WORK • Make & export drawing sets • Scale & measure drawings or images • Organize by project ______________ FREE FEATURES INCLUDE:  -Up to 5 Projects -Basic Pens & Brushes -Layers -Layer Manager -Scale Pen -Paper Unbound -Export Images, PDFs or Sets -Sketch Recording -Instant Scale -Scale Ruler -Color Palette Maker PLUS SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES Also Includes -All Basic Features -Full Pens & Brushes -Up to 20 Projects -Magic Lasso -Super Ruler -Scale Triangle -Scale Protractor -Stencils -PDF Markup and Manager PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES Also Includes -All Basic & Plus Features -Unlimited Projects -Folders -Perspective Tools -Maps to Scale -Smart Fill -AR Perspective Finder -AR SketchWalk -Sketch Over 3D Models -PSD Export ______________ 
SUBSCRIPTION INFO: One subscription gives you access to both your iPhone and iPad. Work like a PRO. Morpholio Trace subscription plans are available in the following options: •TracePlus •TracePro All payments are controlled and managed by Apple. If you are offered and activate a free trial, your Apple ID account will be charged only at the end of your free trial period for the subscription unless canceled at least one day before the end of the free trial period. Your Subscription will automatically renew and your Apple ID account will be charged unless your Subscription is cancelled at least 24-hours before the renewal date. No commitment. You can cancel your free trial as well as manage or cancel your Subscriptions at any time by going to your Apple ID account in the Apple Settings app. Privacy policy: http://www.morpholioapps.com/privacy/ Terms of use: http://www.morpholioapps.com/terms/ ______________ JOIN US:  We would be thrilled to have Morpholio Trace be a part of your creative process. We hope you enjoy Trace and if there are any specific ways it could be improved for your use, please send us your feedback at https://www.morpholioapps.com/support/

About

Concepts

This flexible vector-based sketchbook offers an infinite canvas for ideation and design. Easily sketch, take notes, and create detailed designs with editable strokes and powerful tools. Share your work in various formats for seamless collaboration and professional output.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas
  • Vector-based sketching
  • Realistic pens, pencils, and brushes
  • Editable vector elements
  • Unlimited layers
  • Scale and measurement tools
  • Object libraries
Features
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Think, plan & create – Concepts is a flexible vector-based sketchbook where you can take your ideas from concept to reality. Concepts reimagines the ideation process – offering a safe and dynamic workspace to iterate and explore your ideas, organize your thoughts, and experiment with designs. With our infinite canvas, you can: • Sketch plans and whiteboard ideas • Make notes, doodles, and mindmaps • Draw storyboards, product sketches and designs Concepts is vector-based, making every stroke editable and scalable. With our Nudge, Slice and Select tools, you can easily change any element of your sketch without redrawing it. Talented creators at Disney, Playstation, Philips, HP, Apple, Google, Unity and Illumination Entertainment use Concepts to develop and realize extraordinary ideas. Join us! Concepts has: • An infinite canvas with optional paper types and grids • Realistic pens, pencils and brushes that flow with pressure, tilt and velocity or create your own • A tool wheel or bar you can personalize • HSL, RGB and COPIC color wheels • Editable vector-based sketching – move, organize and edit the tool, color, size, scale, smoothing, opacity; transform or nudge lines to shape them • Unlimited layers • Scale and measurement tools that calculate real-world dimensions With Concepts, you can: • Drag + drop images + PDF files • Create, store and share vector Object libraries • Export images, vector SVG + PDFs to scale for printing or efficient flow between apps (including Procreate, Sketchbook, AutoCAD and Adobe) • Share directly to email, text, Files, cloud, photos, or your favorite social apps and present with AirPlay or a second screen • Store your work safely in your personal iCloud Drive FREE FEATURES • Infinite canvas • A selection of paper, grid types & tools to get you started • The full COPIC color spectrum, RGB and HSL color wheels • Five layers • Unlimited drawings • JPG exports PAID FEATURES Subscription: • 200+ brush and Object libraries, features, and services • Enjoy Team Sharing for smooth collaboration, including live-sharing of object libraries, color palettes & brushes, with new updates arriving all the time • Unlocks everything across platforms • TRY PREMIUM FREE FOR 7 DAYS One-time-purchases: • Buy the Essentials for life and unlock selection & editing tools, infinite layers, shape guides, custom brushes, custom grids, and exports to PNG / PSD / SVG / DXF. • Pay for advanced features as you need them – object packs & professional brushes are sold separately • Limited to the platform you purchase on Terms & Conditions: • Monthly and yearly subscription payments are charged to your iTunes account at the time of purchase. • Your plan will renew automatically at the end of the billing period unless canceled 24 hours before the billing period ends. • You can cancel or make changes to your subscription at any time in your iTunes Account settings. • Unused portions of any free trial period are forfeited if you make changes to your subscription. We’re dedicated to quality and update frequently based on your feedback. Your experience matters to us. Chat with us in-app via Ask Us Anything, email us at concepts@tophatch.com, or find us anywhere with @ConceptsApp. COPIC is the trademark of Too Corporation. Many thanks to Lasse Pekkala and Osama Elfar for the cover art!

Screenshots

Morpholio Trace4 screens
Concepts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Concepts at 15.0 against Morpholio Trace's 17.6. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Morpholio Trace sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Concepts sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Morpholio Trace against 4.7 for Concepts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Morpholio Trace's written reviews are positive against 77% of Concepts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morpholio Trace ships an update every 2 weeks, Concepts fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Morpholio Trace versus Concepts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorpholio TraceConcepts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings)4.7 (27K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews76.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K27K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#170#127 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size625 MB268 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVectorworks, Inc.TopHatch, Inc.

Customer experience

Morpholio Trace

All ratings10,681 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews1,029 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative22.2%

Concepts

All ratings26,599 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,925 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral9.0%
Negative14.2%

User reviews

Morpholio Trace

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful sketching and drawing tools
  • 🔍 Accurate scale and measurement features
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💡 Innovative stencil and perspective tools
  • 📚 Helpful tutorials and customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Requires account creation to use
  • 💰 Subscription-based pricing model
  • 🔍 Limited layer management and editing options
  • 🖼️ Raster-based rather than vector-based

Concepts

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Infinite canvas
  • 👍 Intuitive and customizable interface
  • 🎨 Powerful drawing and sketching tools
  • 💡 Versatile for various use cases (architecture, design, note-taking)
  • 🔒 Responsive customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Steep learning curve for some users
  • 💰 Subscription model can be expensive for casual users
  • 🔧 Limited text handling and editing capabilities
  • 🔀 Inconsistent behavior of certain tools (e.g., eraser, alignment)

Bugs and requests

Morpholio Trace

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ruler tool freezing and becoming unresponsive
  • Imported images randomly rotating or resizing
  • Undo/redo functionality being unreliable
  • Exported PDFs having low resolution or quality issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to merge and copy layers
  • More customization options for title blocks and annotations
  • Cloud sync and multi-device support
  • Improved text handling and dimensioning tools
  • Integration with CAD and 3D modeling software

Concepts

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Memory issues when working with large, complex drawings
  • Inconsistent behavior of the eraser tool
  • Inaccuracies in the snap-to-grid and measurement tools
  • Exporting issues, such as loss of data or poor quality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved text editing and formatting options
  • Better color selection and customization tools
  • Collaboration and real-time sharing features
  • Seamless integration with other design/productivity apps
  • Syncing and backup capabilities across devices

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Morpholio Trace

Subscriptions4
  • Trace Essentials Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Year
  • Trace Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Trace Plus Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Year
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  • Trace Pro Subscription1 Month trial$24.991 Year
10 purchases

Concepts

Subscriptions4
  • Everything Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Everything Monthly + Trial7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Everything Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Everything Yearly + Trial7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • Shape Library$1.99
  • Pen Brush Pack$1.99
  • Make Your Own Objects$3.99
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  • Essentials (iPhone Only)$4.99
  • PDF Essentials$4.99
  • Essentials$39.99

Questions

Is Morpholio Trace free?
Morpholio Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Concepts free?
Concepts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Morpholio Trace or Concepts?
Concepts is rated higher. Morpholio Trace averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Concepts averages 4.7 from 27K ratings.
Do Morpholio Trace or Concepts have ads?
Neither Morpholio Trace nor Concepts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morpholio Trace or Concepts?
Morpholio Trace ships an update every 2 weeks, and Concepts fortnightly. Most recently, Morpholio Trace was updated on November 8, 2026 and Concepts on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Morpholio Trace or Concepts?
Morpholio Trace currently peaks at #170 in the App Store charts, and Concepts at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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