Comparison

SketchMap vs Drawing On Map

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

Head to head
About

SketchMap

Features
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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.

About

Drawing On Map

Annotate maps with drawings, notes, and shapes. Plan routes, mark locations, and share your creations easily. Supports Apple Pencil and iCloud sync for seamless cross-device use.

Highlights
  • Draw directly on maps
  • Pen, pencil, highlighter, eraser tools
  • Shapes, text, and photo annotations
  • Save and share annotated maps
  • Apple Pencil support
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Draw on any map. Plan trips, mark places, add notes. This app lets you draw and write on maps. Mark a meeting spot, draw a route, highlight an area, or add notes. Everything stays on the map so you can find it later. Easy drawing tools Use pen, pencil, highlighter, or eraser. Add shapes like lines, rectangles, arrows, and circles. Pick any color. Make lines thick or thin. Add text or photos. Your maps will look clear and easy to read. Saving and sharing Save your map with all your drawings and notes. Share it with friends or coworkers. Great for giving directions, planning trips, or showing project locations. Works with Apple Pencil Draw with Apple Pencil for smooth, precise lines. iCloud Sync Your maps sync across all your Apple devices. Start on iPhone, continue on iPad. Features: * Draw directly on maps * Pen, pencil, highlighter, eraser * Lines, rectangles, arrows, circles * Text, Photos * Many colors and line sizes * Save and share your maps * Apple Pencil support * iCloud Sync across devices

Screenshots

SketchMap4 screens
Drawing On Map3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Drawing On Map at none against SketchMap's shown. SketchMap's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SketchMap ships an update every 8 days, Drawing On Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SketchMap versus Drawing On Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketchMapDrawing On Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTatsumi Oikawa327APPS, LLC

In-app purchases

None

SketchMap

No in-app purchases

None

Drawing On Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SketchMap free?
SketchMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drawing On Map free?
Drawing On Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SketchMap or Drawing On Map have ads?
SketchMap shows ads; Drawing On Map does not.
Which is updated more often, SketchMap or Drawing On Map?
SketchMap ships an update every 8 days, and Drawing On Map weekly. Most recently, SketchMap was updated on September 22, 2026 and Drawing On Map on September 21, 2026.

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