Comparison

ExcalidrawZ vs Unbound

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

Head to head
About

ExcalidrawZ

This app enhances a popular web-based drawing tool by adding essential file management features. It offers automatic saving, file grouping, and cloud synchronization to ensure your creations are always accessible and secure across devices.

Highlights
  • Automatic file saving
  • File grouping
  • iCloud backup
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Enhanced security for drawings
Features
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ExcalidrawZ is a native Excalidraw client for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, designed for hand-drawn whiteboards, diagrams, sketches, visual notes, and technical explanations. It keeps the familiar Excalidraw canvas experience, then adds native file management, iCloud sync, history, import and export tools, and Apple-platform interactions around it. Hand-drawn whiteboards and diagrams - Create flowcharts, architecture diagrams, wireframes, study notes, and visual sketches - Work with the familiar hand-drawn Excalidraw style - Use Apple Pencil, keyboard shortcuts, mouse, and trackpad controls - Continue editing across Mac, iPad, and iPhone Manage Excalidraw files - Autosave drawings managed inside the app - Organize work with groups, sorting, and local folders - Sync app-managed files across devices with iCloud - Review file history and restore important versions - Open and edit .excalidraw, .excalidraw.png, and .excalidraw.svg files Import, export, and share - Import PDFs and organize them on the canvas - Convert Mermaid diagrams into editable Excalidraw content - Insert LaTeX formulas and function graphs - Export images, PDFs, Excalidraw files, and editable PNG/SVG files - Share through the clipboard, system share sheet, and backup archives More advanced tools - Use Excalidraw collaboration when drawing with others - Ask AI to understand, create, and revise canvas content - Preview AI-generated proposals before applying them to your real canvas - Lock sensitive files and control which content is visible to AI - Expose MCP services for compatible AI clients ExcalidrawZ is useful for product design, engineering notes, study diagrams, teaching, documentation, brainstorming, and everyday whiteboard work. Privacy Policy https://excalidrawz.chocoford.com/privacy/ Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Unbound

Features
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Unbound helps you reduce digital distractions, stay focused and build better habits. Block distracting apps, adult content and attention-draining websites while creating focus routines that actually stick. FOCUS SESSIONS Start distraction-free focus sessions for work, study or deep concentration. Choose custom blocklists, set a duration and stay intentional with your time. FOCUS ROUTINES Create recurring focus schedules that automatically activate throughout the week. Protect your attention during work hours, study blocks or personal routines. APP BLOCKING Block selected apps or entire categories during focus sessions. Use iOS Screen Time integration to reduce impulsive app switching. SMART WEB PROTECTION Reduce distractions and limit adult content with system-level protection built into iPhone. Stay focused across browsers and private tabs without constantly relying on willpower. BUILD CONSISTENCY Every protected day and completed focus session helps grow your streak. Stay motivated, unlock milestones and track your progress over time. PRIVACY FIRST Everything runs locally on your device. Unbound does not track, store or sell your activity.

Screenshots

ExcalidrawZ4 screens
Unbound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unbound at every 3 days against ExcalidrawZ's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. ExcalidrawZ sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Unbound sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExcalidrawZ ships an update weekly, Unbound every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ExcalidrawZ versus Unbound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExcalidrawZUnbound
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChocoford TechMartin Marchionni

In-app purchases

16 purchases

ExcalidrawZ

Subscriptions10
  • Starter$2.991 Month
  • One coffee a month$2.991 Month
  • One coffee a week$6.991 Month
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  • Pro$9.991 Month
  • Max 3×$29.991 Month
  • Starter$29.991 Year
  • Max 10×$99.991 Month
  • Pro$99.991 Year
  • Max 3× (Yearly)$299.991 Year
  • Max 10× (Yearly)$999.991 Year
One-time6
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
  • Buy me two coffee$4.99
  • Buy me five coffee$19.99
Show 3 more
  • Buy me ten coffee$29.99
  • Give me a great support$49.99
  • Ultimate support$99.99
3 purchases

Unbound

One-time3
  • Unbound Monthly$6.99
  • Unbound Yearly$29.99
  • Unbound Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is ExcalidrawZ free?
ExcalidrawZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unbound free?
Unbound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ExcalidrawZ or Unbound have ads?
Neither ExcalidrawZ nor Unbound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExcalidrawZ or Unbound?
ExcalidrawZ ships an update weekly, and Unbound every 3 days. Most recently, ExcalidrawZ was updated on October 25, 2026 and Unbound on September 12, 2026.

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