Comparison

sketchometry vs XSection

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

Head to head
About

sketchometry

This app transforms your finger drawings into precise geometric shapes on your iPhone or iPad. It turns math into an experimental subject, encouraging learners to discover concepts through hands-on interaction rather than presenting pre-made solutions.

Highlights
  • Finger-to-geometry conversion
  • Dynamic mathematical exploration
  • Experimental learning approach
  • Interactive geometric drawing
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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Fascinatingly simple. Simply fascinating. sketchometry is a different kind of dynamic math software. You draw with your finger on your iPhone or iPad. sketchometry automatically converts these (finger) sketches into exact geometric objects. Mathematics becomes an experimental subject. No ready-made results are presented, learners are encouraged to go on a journey of discovery by themselves.

About

XSection

Master the art of constructing cross sections of polyhedrons through interactive learning. Explore geometric concepts with over 100 tasks and a comprehensive glossary. Develop your spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills in a user-friendly environment.

Highlights
  • Construct polyhedron cross sections
  • Solve geometric puzzles
  • Over 105 tasks
  • 12 subjects to explore
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Glossary of 35 geometric terms
  • Night mode
Features
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Learn how to construct cross sections of polyhedrons. Study different techniques, train yourself, and then solve geometric puzzles. > 105 tasks: from basics to challenges > 12 subjects to explore > Step-by-step instructions > 35 geometric terms in a glossary > Night mode > Easy to use > Develops your spatial imagination *** About *** XSection is an introduction to solid geometry. It teaches you how to perceive 2D representation of polyhedrons, lines, and planes from 3D Euclidean space. No calculations, a bit of theory, and a lot of practice. *** Is this game for you? *** XSection follows Euclidea/Pythagorea series of geometric games. With all these apps you can become a real Geometry Guru. *** All definitions at your fingertips *** If you forgot a definition, you can instantly find it in the app’s glossary. To find the definition of any term that is used in conditions of a problem, just tap on the Question (“?”) button in a problem statement. *** Main topics *** > Prisms, cubes, parallelepipeds, and cuboids > Pyramids and tetrahedrons > Diagonals of polyhedrons > Cross sections > Diagonal sections > Parallel and central projections > Method of traces > Method of inner projection *** Questions? Comments? *** Send in your inquiries and stay up-to-date on the latest XSection news at http://www.euclidea.xyz/

Screenshots

sketchometry4 screens
XSection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: sketchometry at free against XSection's paid. XSection's advantage is review sentiment (98% vs 65%) and ratings volume (126 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XSection holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XSection has 126 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of sketchometry's written reviews are positive against 98% of XSection's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sketchometry ships an update every 10 days, XSection weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
sketchometry versus XSection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersketchometryXSection
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)4.8 (126 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews98.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5126 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversitaet BayreuthHORIS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Customer experience

sketchometry

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.0%

XSection

All ratings126 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.9%

In-app purchases

None

sketchometry

No in-app purchases

None

XSection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sketchometry free?
sketchometry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XSection free?
XSection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, sketchometry or XSection?
XSection is rated higher. sketchometry averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while XSection averages 4.8 from 126 ratings.
Do sketchometry or XSection have ads?
Neither sketchometry nor XSection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sketchometry or XSection?
sketchometry ships an update every 10 days, and XSection weekly. Most recently, sketchometry was updated on June 25, 2026 and XSection on September 23, 2026.

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