sketchometry vs XSection
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Finger-to-geometry conversion
- Dynamic mathematical exploration
- Experimental learning approach
- Interactive geometric drawing
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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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.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
sketchometry ships an update every 10 days, XSection weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | sketchometry | XSection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (126 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | 98.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 126 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universitaet Bayreuth | HORIS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED |
Customer experience
sketchometry
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In-app purchases
sketchometry
No in-app purchases
XSection
No in-app purchases









