# Concepts vs Tayasui Sketches

Concepts and Tayasui Sketches both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Concepts's written reviews are positive against 61% of Tayasui Sketches's. Concepts also leads on chart position (#177 vs unranked) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Concepts sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tayasui Sketches sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 — 27K and 54K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Concepts's written reviews are positive against 61% of Tayasui Sketches's.

Concepts ships an update fortnightly, Tayasui Sketches monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Concepts | Tayasui Sketches |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concepts/id560586497/reviews)** | [4.5 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tayasui-sketches/id641900855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27K | **54K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 268 MB | 475 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TopHatch, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/560586500) | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) |

## What reviewers say

### Concepts

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

**Currently charting:** #177 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, iPhone Duo support

**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


### Tayasui Sketches

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tayasui-sketches/id641900855)

This app offers a realistic and versatile digital drawing experience with a wide array of tools, including watercolor brushes and a brush editor. It supports layers, cloud sync, and pressure stylus input for enhanced creativity on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Realistic drawing tools, Watercolor wet brushes, Brush editor, Layer support, Cloud sync, Pressure stylus support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Versatile drawing tools
- 🎨 Realistic watercolor and brush effects
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🌟 Excellent for beginners and professionals
- 🔍 Helpful tutorials and guides

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Paid features locked behind paywall
- 📍 Limited canvas size and zoom
- 🎨 Blending tool issues
- 🔍 Difficult to organize and manage drawings

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings disappearing or not saving properly
- Undo/redo functionality not working as expected
- Crashing when using certain tools or features
- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Brush size and opacity sliders not functioning well

**Requested features**

- Add search function for community
- Improve fill tool and eliminate white rings
- Allow more customization of brushes and tools
- Implement layer management features
- Add ability to rotate and resize canvas


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Concepts free?

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

### Is Tayasui Sketches free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Concepts or Tayasui Sketches?

Concepts is rated higher. Concepts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Tayasui Sketches averages 4.5 from 54K ratings.

### Do Concepts or Tayasui Sketches have ads?

Neither Concepts nor Tayasui Sketches shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Concepts or Tayasui Sketches?

Concepts ships an update fortnightly, and Tayasui Sketches monthly. Most recently, Concepts was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tayasui Sketches on October 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.*