# Concepts vs Vector & SVG Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Concepts at 77% against Vector & SVG Maker's 49%. Concepts also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Concepts sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Vector & SVG Maker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Concepts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 11K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Concepts's written reviews are positive against 49% of Vector & SVG Maker's.

Concepts ships an update fortnightly, Vector & SVG Maker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Concepts | Vector & SVG Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concepts/id560586497/reviews)** | [4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vector-and-svg-maker-assembly/id1024210402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 49.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 258 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TopHatch, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/560586500) | [Pixite Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/285719021) |

## What reviewers say

### Concepts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concepts/id560586497)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Everything Monthly + Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Everything Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Everything Yearly + Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Shape Library | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pen Brush Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Body Forms | $1.99 | one-time |
| Make Your Own Objects | $3.99 | one-time |
| Essentials (iPhone Only) | $4.99 | one-time |
| PDF Essentials | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack  Legacy | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10 Object Packs | $14.99 | one-time |
| Essentials | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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)

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Vector & SVG Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vector-and-svg-maker-assembly/id1024210402)

Create professional logos, icons, and illustrations with powerful vector design tools. Easily combine shapes, edit points with bezier curves, and export in various formats. Ideal for artists of all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Point editing with bezier curves, Combine, cut-out, and intersect shapes, Import/export SVG, PNG, PDF, JPG, Complete text engine with 25 fonts, Custom shape packs and stickers, Fill, stroke, and shadow options

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assembly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Assembly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Assembly Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Assembly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Assembly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Assembly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Assembly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Assembly Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Assembly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Assembly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Forever Unlock (Discontinued) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for creating vector art
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 💡 Tons of pre-made shapes and stickers
- 🎨 Allows for creative expression
- 🔥 Great for beginners and professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Difficulty accessing or recovering old projects
- 🔀 Lack of advanced features like layers, gradients, and text editing
- 📦 Limited content updates over time

**Reported bugs**

- Projects randomly disappearing or becoming inaccessible
- Severe lag and performance issues on some devices
- Inability to unsubscribe or revert to free version
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add gradient fill tool
- Implement a proper layering system
- Allow importing of images for reference
- Provide an eraser tool to edit shapes
- Add animation/GIF creation capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Concepts free?

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

### Is Vector & SVG Maker free?

Vector & SVG Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Concepts or Vector & SVG Maker?

Concepts is rated higher. Concepts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Vector & SVG Maker averages 4.5 from 11K ratings.

### Do Concepts or Vector & SVG Maker have ads?

Neither Concepts nor Vector & SVG Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Concepts or Vector & SVG Maker?

Concepts ships an update fortnightly, and Vector & SVG Maker every 2 months. Most recently, Concepts was updated on September 30, 2026 and Vector & SVG Maker on September 29, 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.*