Comparison

Vector Sketch Pro vs Pistachio

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

Head to head
About

Vector Sketch Pro

Features
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Version# 3.1.2 No ads… No subscription… just a small one time purchase. A vector drawing application for the iPad or iPhone that provides a very simple, user friendly interface to draw vector lines, circles, rectangles, and text labels. Please note this is not a CAD application. The drawn shapes can be moved and rotated after placement. Shape properties can also be changed (e.g. line width, color) by first selecting one or more shapes and then clicking the properties icon. A border line is drawn around the outside of the canvas to represent the drawing area of a standard size sheet of paper (8-1/2 X 11 inches), and you can only draw inside this border. The canvas is initially displayed zoomed out to show the entire border. To create a more detailed drawing, you can use two fingers to zoom in and pan. You can change the background color of the canvas, depending on your needs. For example, if you wanted to draw with a WHITE pen, you would probably pick a darker background. A grid is displayed over the canvas to help with alignment. There are different ways to display this grid, or hide it completely if you would rather have a blank canvas. Snapping can be turned ON or OFF, and allows you to easily align various shapes as you place them. When snapping is ON, as you draw a new shape on the screen the point is “snapped” to the nearest snap point location (on the grid). Snap points are invisible, and are located at the intersection of each line in the grid. Snapping can be still be used, even when the grid is "hidden". Note: This snapping behavior does not apply when multiple shapes are selected and moved. Drawings can be printed in landscape, on 8-1/2 X11 inch paper. You can select single or multiple shapes. After a selection is made, a small menu appears with: - shape(s) information (i) such as color, line width, etc - move to TOP or BOTTOM of the z-order (button icon only enabled when a single shape is selected) - other movement options such as flip and rotate - duplicate the selected shape(s) - delete the selected shape(s)

About

Pistachio

Create professional-grade vector art on your mobile device with intuitive tools and powerful features. Start with templates, draw custom paths, and export your designs in various formats. Unlock unlimited artboards and exclusive features with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Shape template library
  • Multiple artboard support
  • Custom path drawing
  • Various export formats
  • Unlimited artboards (subscription)
  • Custom vector presets (subscription)
Features
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Transform your creativity on the-go into professional-grade vector art with Pistachio. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, our intuitive tools and powerful features let you create stunning designs wherever inspiration strikes. ** Key Features ** Start with our extensive library of shape templates and build your designs with ease Save your work across multiple artboards Draw custom paths with precision Export your masterpieces in various formats to suit any purpose Our free offering allows up to 5 art boards for your use. Choose from a monthly or annual subscription to unlock unlimited artboards. U.S. Prices are $5.99 / month for the monthly subscription, and $24.99 / year for the annual subscription (a 58% savings). PISTACHIO PLATINUM FEATURES - Unlimited artboard creation - Custom Vector Presets - Expanded list of Shape Templates - Exclusive access to new features Cancel at any time. After canceling, any artboards that have been created past the free limit will stay on your device. However only the five (5) most recently edited artboards will be accessible until you resume your subscription. Privacy policy: https://nutterfi.com/privacy/ Apple's Standard Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vector Sketch Pro4 screens
Pistachio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pistachio at Free against Vector Sketch Pro's $4.99. Pistachio also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.7 vs 26.0). Vector Sketch Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support 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

Pistachio is free to download; Vector Sketch Pro costs $4.99 up front. Pistachio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Vector Sketch Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vector Sketch Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Pistachio every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vector Sketch Pro versus Pistachio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVector Sketch ProPistachio
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.7 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDennis ClayNutterfi

In-app purchases

None

Vector Sketch Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pistachio

Subscriptions2
  • Platinum Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Platinum Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Vector Sketch Pro free?
Vector Sketch Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pistachio free?
Pistachio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vector Sketch Pro or Pistachio have ads?
Neither Vector Sketch Pro nor Pistachio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vector Sketch Pro or Pistachio?
Vector Sketch Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pistachio every 6 days. Most recently, Vector Sketch Pro was updated on September 9, 2026 and Pistachio on June 11, 2026.

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