Vector Sketch Pro vs drawnal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Vector Sketch Pro
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Version# 4.0.1 No adsβ¦ No subscriptionβ¦ 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 βsnappedβ 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)
drawnal
A minimalist digital sketchbook for capturing quick ideas with simple sketches and notes. Animate your drawings, create collages, and export them in various formats. It's a private space for creative expression without social pressure.
- Quick sketching
- Add notes to drawings
- Frame animations
- Visual diary
- Collage creation
- Export as PNG, GIF, SVG, MP4
- Overlay drawings on photos/videos
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drawnal is a tiny drawing journal for quick ideas between places. Draw simple sketches, add a short note, and bring your drawings to life with frame animations. Keep a small visual diary, rearrange your drawings, create little collages, and export them as PNG, GIF, SVG, or MP4. You can also place your drawings on photos or videos before sharing. drawnal is intentionally minimal: no feeds, no pressure, just a quiet place for small drawings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: drawnal at Free against Vector Sketch Pro's $4.99. drawnal 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 1) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
drawnal is free to download; Vector Sketch Pro costs $4.99 up front. drawnal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vector Sketch Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vector Sketch Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, drawnal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vector Sketch Pro | drawnal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #65 β better | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dennis Clay | Pascal Monaco |
In-app purchases
Vector Sketch Pro
No in-app purchases
drawnal
- Unlock Forever$1.99








