# DrawingCanvas vs Graph Paper Pro

The clearest difference is rating: DrawingCanvas at 5.0 against Graph Paper Pro's 4.1. DrawingCanvas also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Graph Paper Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 25 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrawingCanvas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Graph Paper Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DrawingCanvas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DrawingCanvas's written reviews are positive against 67% of Graph Paper Pro's.

DrawingCanvas ships an update every 25 months, Graph Paper Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrawingCanvas | Graph Paper Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawingcanvas-draw-anything/id6504471684/reviews)** | [4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graph-paper-pro/id6754513067/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [杏娣 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275821426) | [Digital Palette LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642936946) |

## What reviewers say

### DrawingCanvas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawingcanvas-draw-anything/id6504471684)

This app provides a simple yet powerful digital whiteboard experience. It offers various colors, shapes, and essential tools like undo/redo and grid mode. Users can save their creations or share them with others.

**Highlights:** Multiple colors, Adjustable shape sizes, Undo/Redo functionality, Grid mode, Save to photos, Share with friends

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DrawingCanvas Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| DrawingCanvas Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| DrawingCanvas Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### Graph Paper Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graph-paper-pro/id6754513067)

Create precise geometric and 3D drawings on digital graph or dot paper. Features include anchored lines, shape filling with color, and customizable paper styles. Export your creations as PNGs with various background options, including transparency.

**Highlights:** Anchored lines with snap precision, Solid and gradient shape filling, Customizable graph and dot paper, Freehand drawing with 'Draw Behind' toggle, Unlimited undo/redo, PNG export with transparency option

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Graph Paper Pro Lifetime Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrawingCanvas free?

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

### Is Graph Paper Pro free?

Graph Paper Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DrawingCanvas or Graph Paper Pro?

DrawingCanvas is rated higher. DrawingCanvas averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Graph Paper Pro averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do DrawingCanvas or Graph Paper Pro have ads?

Neither DrawingCanvas nor Graph Paper Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrawingCanvas or Graph Paper Pro?

DrawingCanvas ships an update every 25 months, and Graph Paper Pro every 5 days. Most recently, DrawingCanvas was updated on October 24, 2026 and Graph Paper Pro on October 28, 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.*