Map Canvas vs SketchMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Map Canvas
This app allows users to sketch, annotate, and plan routes directly on a world map. It supports importing and exporting geographic data files and offers tools for drawing and pathfinding. Users can also share their map creations online.
- Draw and annotate on world maps
- Pathfinding tools
- Import GeoJSON and GPX files
- Export data for sharing
- Journaling and illustration on maps
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Map Canvas is a tool for planning, journalling and illustration on Apple map. This app comes with a set of tools for drawing, annotating and pathfinding. Data can be imported as GeoJSON and GPX files.
SketchMap
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SketchMap is a doodle application that allows you to draw freely on a map. Whether it is a travel deal or a playful doodle, you can intuitively express your ideas on the map. There are no complicated functions, it is simple and anyone can use it immediately. Enjoy new discoveries and creative moments with SketchMap.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SketchMap at none against Map Canvas's 3. SketchMap also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Map Canvas's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Map Canvas sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SketchMap asks for nothing beyond the download.
Map Canvas ships an update fortnightly, SketchMap every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Map Canvas | SketchMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (98 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ka Chun Wong | Tatsumi Oikawa |
In-app purchases
Map Canvas
- 3-Days Free TrialFree
- Map Canvas Watch App$1.99
- Donation$2.99
SketchMap
No in-app purchases
