Comparison

Draw XP vs BrainDots Kolam studio

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

Head to head
About

Draw XP

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Experience New Ways To Draw on Your Phone Making sketches on a phone without a stylus can be a hassle, with precise drawings being almost impossible. Draw XP aims to change this by trying out unique new ideas to draw on a phone. These ideas include cursors, using multiple fingers to draw, or even a gyroscope. Some of these ideas work, others don't - the aim is to learn and to use these learnings to arrive at great new ways to draw on a phone at the end of this journey. Be Part of the Experiment By using Draw XP, you get two things: first, you get to try out unique new ways to draw on your phone. These new ways may be fun, or they may lead you to think anew about what you can do with your phone. Secondly, you get access to some seriously useful drawing modes that offer finger-based drawing on a level not possible with other apps. Create Precise Sketches on Your Phone Without a Stylus: Trackpad Mode and Cursor Finger Mode Ever wanted to quickly make a sketch to explain something or to remember a brilliant idea on the go? Then Draw XP's "Trackpad" and "Cursor Finger" modes are for you. With these modes you can draw more precise than ever before via a cursor preview that's placed above your draw finger. These modes may take a bit of time to get used to, but once you've understood it, you'll be able to create drawings and sketches right from your phone like never before. --- Terms of Use: http://drawxp.viewout.net/terms-and-conditions.htm

About

BrainDots Kolam studio

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Braindots Advanced Illustrator is a drawing studio built for kolam, rangoli and mandala art. Place a dot grid, draw with smooth curves, and build perfectly symmetric patterns on your iPhone or iPad. DOT GRIDS, THE KOLAM WAY • Square, diagonal, interlaced and ruled dot grids, from 3Ɨ3 up • Start with a clean canvas and add the grid only when you want it • Guides for scale and spacing, with snapping while you edit DRAW YOUR WAY • Brush, Pen and smooth Curve tools, with independent width control • Edit points: move anchors, pull handles, curve or sharpen corners • Expand the width at any point of a stroke, like an illustrator's width tool • Shapes, layers, colors, fills and outlines that always stay visible MANDALA AND SYMMETRY • Radial mandala guides with up to 24 segments and multiple rings • Live mirror: every stroke repeats around the circle as you draw PRACTICE MODE • Trace ready-made kolam designs over their dot grids • 3Ɨ3, 4Ɨ4 and 5Ɨ5 collections, with new designs added online • Save your progress and come back to it EXPORT AND SHARE • Save as SVG, PNG or JPG • Export a video that replays your drawing stroke by stroke • Save any drawing as an editable design and keep a gallery on your device PRIVACY • No account or sign-in required • No ads and no tracking • Your drawings stay on your device FREE TRIAL AND SUBSCRIPTION Use the app free for 30 days. After the trial, an optional monthly subscription (Braindots Advanced Illustrator Monthly) unlocks Practice, Pen, Curve, colors and export. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically each month unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it any time in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://braindots.in/kolam-studio-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Draw XP4 screens
BrainDots Kolam studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BrainDots Kolam studio at none against Draw XP's shown. BrainDots Kolam studio also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Draw XP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year and BrainDots Kolam studio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Draw XP ships an update monthly, BrainDots Kolam studio every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Draw XP versus BrainDots Kolam studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDraw XPBrainDots Kolam studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid Leander Dias DuarteSumitradevi Rajamanikandan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Draw XP

Subscriptions1
  • Premium subscription$11.991 Year
1 purchases

BrainDots Kolam studio

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Illustrator Monthly$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Draw XP free?
Draw XP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainDots Kolam studio free?
BrainDots Kolam studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Draw XP or BrainDots Kolam studio have ads?
Draw XP shows ads; BrainDots Kolam studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Draw XP or BrainDots Kolam studio?
Draw XP ships an update monthly, and BrainDots Kolam studio every 11 days. Most recently, Draw XP was updated on October 30, 2026 and BrainDots Kolam studio on October 31, 2026.

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