Comparison

Sketchy vs Sketchr

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

Head to head
About

Sketchy

This is a lightweight drawing application designed for artists of all skill levels. It offers a variety of brushes, preset shapes, and unlimited colors to help users create and save their artwork with ease. The app features haptic feedback, undo/redo functionality, and customizable modes for an intuitive drawing experience.

Highlights
  • Variety of brushes
  • Preset shapes
  • Unlimited colors
  • Haptic feedback
  • Undo & Redo
  • Dark & Light Modes
  • Save to iCloud
Features
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Welcome to Sketchy: The lightweight but powerful drawing app. Create, Express, and Save Your Art with Ease! Unleash your creativity with our simple small little drawing app designed for artists of all levels. Whether you're sketching a quick idea or crafting a masterpiece, our intuitive interface makes it easy to focus on what matters most—your art! Key Features: • Variety of Brushes: Choose from an array of brush styles to suit every creative need. From fine lines to broad strokes, find the perfect brush for every detail. • Preset Shapes: Quickly add predefined shapes to your artwork, giving you more creative possibilities. • Unlimited Colors: Explore a full spectrum of colors to bring your vision to life, with easy customization. • Haptic Feedback: Feel every stroke as you draw, thanks to the immersive haptic feedback. • Undo & Redo: Made a mistake or want to refine your work? Effortlessly undo or redo your last action with a simple tap. • Dark & Light Modes: Seamlessly switch between dark and light modes to match your environment or preference. • Custom Canvas Colors: Manually adjust your canvas color to set the perfect background for your art. • Landscape & Portrait Mode: Switch seamlessly between landscape and portrait orientations to suit your drawing style. • Fullscreen Painting: Immerse yourself in your art with fullscreen painting, making the most of your device's display. • Save to iCloud: Never lose your creations! Save your drawings directly to your iCloud folder, making them accessible across all your devices. • Simple Interface: Designed for ease of use, our minimalist interface allows you to focus on drawing without distractions. Whether you're doodling, sketching, or painting, Sketchy is your perfect companion. Download now and start creating anytime, anywhere! Download today and let your imagination run wild!

About

Sketchr

Features
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Sketchr lets you draw and annotate images. Designed to be easy to use and ad free. Featuring Apple's PencilKit suite of drawing tools, draw with touch or Apple Pencil. You can load a background image and save your drawings to Photos.

Screenshots

Sketchy4 screens
Sketchr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sketchy at 17.5 against Sketchr's 26.2. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sketchy versus Sketchr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketchySketchr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliott Lafayette-MorganKIERAN SLICKER

In-app purchases

None

Sketchy

No in-app purchases

None

Sketchr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sketchy free?
Sketchy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sketchr free?
Sketchr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sketchy or Sketchr have ads?
Neither Sketchy nor Sketchr shows ads.

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