Comparison

Vector Sketch Pro vs Animax AI

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# 4.0.1 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

Animax AI

Create professional 2D animations and flipbooks with AI-powered tools. Generate motion from single sketches, design characters with AI prompts, and add custom audio. Export your creations as videos, GIFs, or PNG sequences.

Highlights
  • AI 1-Frame Auto Animation
  • AI Character & Sprite Generator
  • AI Sketch Magic
  • Magic Cut AI background removal
  • Full audio studio with recording and AI generation
  • Professional timeline and onion skinning
  • Multiple layers and custom FPS
  • Precision brush engine and lasso tools
Features
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Unleash your creativity with Animax – the ultimate professional 2D animation maker and drawing studio, now supercharged with breakthrough AI tools and full audio support! Whether you want to draw animations from scratch, create a classic flipbook, or generate stunning motion from a single sketch, Animax provides a powerful, distraction-free digital canvas for artists, storyboards, and content creators. MAGICAL AI ANIMATION We’ve integrated advanced AI to make creating 2D animation easier and faster than ever: • 1-Frame Auto Animation: Upload or draw a single frame and let our smart AI generate smooth motion sequences instantly! • AI Character & Sprite Generator: Create unique characters and game assets using AI prompts. • AI Sketch Magic: Turn your rough doodles into polished, professional artwork. • Magic Cut AI: Instantly remove backgrounds and extract characters to build scenes perfectly. FULL AUDIO STUDIO Bring your cartoons to life with immersive soundscapes! • Local Audio Import: Easily add your favorite background music or sound effects. • Voice Recording: Record your own voiceovers and lip-sync seamlessly on the timeline. • AI Audio Generator: Create custom audio and sound effects instantly using AI. CORE 2D ANIMATION TOOLS • Professional Timeline: Manage frames, duplicate, and sync your animations with audio tracks easily. • Advanced Onion Skinning: Master motion tracking and smooth "in-betweening". • Multiple Layers: Build complex scenes with separate layers for backgrounds, effects, and characters. • Custom FPS: Adjust frame rates (up to 20 FPS) for cinematic motion or anime styles. ESSENTIAL DRAWING STUDIO • Precision Brush Engine: Sketch and paint smoothly (fully optimized for Apple Pencil). • Lasso & Transform: Select, scale, and rotate your characters across frames seamlessly. • Custom Color Palettes: Save swatches to maintain consistent character designs. EXPORT & SHARE • Save your masterpieces as MP4 video (with audio!), GIF, or PNG Sequences. • Social Ready: Perfectly formatted for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Join the Animax community today. Turn your imagination into motion with the most powerful AI animation studio!

Screenshots

Vector Sketch Pro4 screens
Animax AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Animax AI at Free against Vector Sketch Pro's $4.99. Animax AI also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Vector Sketch Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). 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

Animax AI is free to download; Vector Sketch Pro costs $4.99 up front. Animax AI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Vector Sketch Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vector Sketch Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Animax AI every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vector Sketch Pro versus Animax AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVector Sketch ProAnimax AI
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDennis ClayLoi Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Vector Sketch Pro

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Animax AI

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • 10 Credits$0.99
  • 60 Credits$4.99
  • 150 Credits$9.99
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  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Vector Sketch Pro free?
Vector Sketch Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Animax AI free?
Animax AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vector Sketch Pro or Animax AI have ads?
Neither Vector Sketch Pro nor Animax AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vector Sketch Pro or Animax AI?
Vector Sketch Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Animax AI every 2 days. Most recently, Vector Sketch Pro was updated on October 25, 2026 and Animax AI on October 28, 2026.

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