# Concepts vs Dudel Draw

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dudel Draw at none against Concepts's 13. Dudel Draw also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 77%). Concepts's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 551) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Concepts sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dudel Draw asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Concepts against 4.8 for Dudel Draw. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Concepts has 26K ratings behind it against 551, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Concepts's written reviews are positive against 87% of Dudel Draw's.

Concepts ships an update fortnightly, Dudel Draw every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Concepts | Dudel Draw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concepts/id560586497/reviews) | **[4.8 (551 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dudel-draw/id6450056192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 551 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 258 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TopHatch, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/560586500) | [Silly Little Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691748356) |

## What reviewers say

### Concepts

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

**Currently charting:** #185 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


### Dudel Draw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dudel-draw/id6450056192)

This app provides a daily unique shape to inspire your drawings. Transform basic forms into art by sketching directly on them, and explore creations from other users. It's designed to spark creativity for artists of all levels.

**Highlights:** Daily curated shapes, Random shape mode, Draw and sketch directly, Flip and rotate shapes, Share artwork with friends, Explore other artists' creations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and creative
- 👍 Simplicity and ease of use
- 💡 Sparks creativity and inspiration
- 🤩 Enjoyable for all ages
- 🎨 Helpful for artists and non-artists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of eraser tool
- 🐛 Undo button not always reliable
- 🐛 Drawing gets lost when navigating away
- 🔧 Limited drawing features (no zoom, rotation, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Tapping on shape doesn't produce dots
- Navigating away from drawing screen causes loss of work

**Requested features**

- Add eraser tool
- Implement palm rejection
- Allow for 90-degree rotation
- Add ability to save and share drawings
- Expand shape library and options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Concepts free?

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

### Is Dudel Draw free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Concepts or Dudel Draw?

Dudel Draw is rated higher. Concepts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Dudel Draw averages 4.8 from 551 ratings.

### Do Concepts or Dudel Draw have ads?

Neither Concepts nor Dudel Draw shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Concepts or Dudel Draw?

Concepts ships an update fortnightly, and Dudel Draw every 5 weeks. Most recently, Concepts was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dudel Draw on September 17, 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.*