Comparison

MapScale vs Skizz

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

Head to head
About

MapScale

Visualize and compare the size of different locations on a map. Overlay custom shapes to understand scale, or place two areas side-by-side at the same scale. Export your comparisons to share or save.

Highlights
  • Compare two map locations at the same scale
  • Overlay custom shapes to show area over map
  • Customizable layout for export
  • Search and coordinate input
  • Favorites and landmark collection
  • Share comparisons via social media or photo library
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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With MapScale you get and share perspective using the map. - Compare two map locations at same scale - Overlay custom size to show area over map - Customizable layout for export - Powerful use of map with search, coordinate input, favorites - Best aerial data provider with Apple Maps - Collection of landmarks and examples of landuse, nature, etc - iPad version is fully compatible with Mac The map is great at telling stories, such as how big or small things are. This often depends on what we relate them to. We often hear of features being a certain size or about the scale of natural events without getting a real sense of how large or small it is. With MapScale you can show scale using an overlay of a defined size and shape or put two locations side by side at the same scale. The purpose is simply to put size into perspective. Communicate by exporting and sharing to social media or save to your photo library. Projects saved to iCloud and shared between your devices. Enjoy!

About

Skizz

Connect and create with friends and loved ones through real-time drawing. Enhance photos and videos with magical drawings, share creations instantly, and enjoy a unique collaborative art experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time collaborative drawing
  • Drawing widget for constant connection
  • Over 100 stickers and custom backgrounds
  • Enhance photos and videos with drawings
  • Easy sharing via QR codes, links, and social media
  • Save and revisit creations
Features
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Connect with Creativity: Skizz - Drawing Together Seeking a unique way to connect and create with your friends and loved ones? Introducing Skizz - Drawing Together! This innovative app is designed to inspire creativity and strengthen connections among friends and couples. With Skizz, you can enhance your photos and videos with magical drawings, share your creations in real-time, and experience the enchanting together. Skizz's Enchanting Features: - Drawing Widget: Your drawings and those of your friends will appear on the phone's widget screen, allowing you to stay connected and inspired even when you are using your phone. - Drawing Together: Create captivating artwork within the app itself, using your phone as the canvas. Explore various backgrounds and utilize over 100 stickers to add flair to your creations, all for free. Special Features to Enhance Your Experience - Custom Backgrounds: Choose from a selection of themed backgrounds or use your own photos to create the perfect setting for your drawings. Themes include love, pastels, and watercolors, ensuring endless inspiration. - Stickers and Effects: Access a library of over 100 stickers to embellish your drawings. Convey your message with style and charm, all at no cost. - Easy Sharing: Seamlessly share your creations with friends through QR codes, links, or social media. Surprise them with your artistic skills and enjoy their reactions in real-time. - Save and Revisit: Save your completed drawings for future reference or share them with others. Relive your magical moments anytime you want. Perfect for Couples Skizz is especially suited for couples in love. Express your feelings with cute drawings, so that every time your partner sees them, they can feel your affection and creativity. Join the Magic Embrace the latest trend in social creativity and start expressing your imagination with Skizz. Download Skizz - Drawing Together today and share your enchanting creations with friends in a truly unique way! If you love Skizz, please give us a 5-star rating. Your support motivates our team to work harder and bring you even more magical features in the future. Thank you so much! ▸Check out our privacy policy and terms of use: Privacy policy:https://volio.store/privacypolicy Terms of use: https://volio.store/termsofuse

Screenshots

MapScale4 screens
Skizz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Skizz at Free against MapScale's $1.99. Skizz also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (26% vs 0%). MapScale's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Skizz is free to download; MapScale costs $1.99 up front. Skizz sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MapScale asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapScale ships an update every 6 months, Skizz fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MapScale versus Skizz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapScaleSkizz
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.3 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews26.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacob LevalliusVOLIO VIET NAM COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

MapScale

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Skizz

All ratings2,422 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews408 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative69.4%

Bugs and requests

MapScale

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Skizz

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Inability to delete app
  • Compatibility issues across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow drawing on lock screen
  • Improve reliability of friend connections
  • Reduce intrusive ads

In-app purchases

None

MapScale

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Skizz

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly Skizz Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Skizz Premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Skizz Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Weekly Skizz Premium$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Skizz Premium$4.191 Month
  • Monthly Skizz Premium$5.491 Month
  • Monthly Skizz Premium$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Skizz Premium$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Skizz Premium2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Skizz Premium$8.991 Month
  • Monthly Skizz Premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Skizz Premium$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Skizz Drawing$35.99

Questions

Is MapScale free?
MapScale costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skizz free?
Skizz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MapScale or Skizz have ads?
Skizz shows ads; MapScale does not.
Which is updated more often, MapScale or Skizz?
MapScale ships an update every 6 months, and Skizz fortnightly. Most recently, MapScale was updated on October 6, 2026 and Skizz on October 14, 2026.

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