Comparison

EtchDraw vs PenDraw

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

Head to head
About

EtchDraw

Features
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MagicDrawing is a nostalgic drawing app inspired by the classic etch-a-sketch toy. Turn the dial to draw lines, just like the old days β€” simple, relaxing, and fun! β€’ Choose from multiple colors and line widths β€’ Use dials or directional buttons β€’ Shake to erase your drawing Bring back your childhood creativity in a modern way!

About

PenDraw

Features
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PenDraw lets you turn your phone into a motion-controlled pen. By using the device’s motion sensors, you can draw lines and shapes on the screen simply by moving your phone. PenDraw creates a minimal, distraction-free canvas designed for experimentation, play, and creative exploration. Features: β€’ Motion-controlled drawing using your phone β€’ Smooth real-time line rendering β€’ Clean button to reset the canvas instantly β€’ Simple, minimal interface β€’ No account required β€’ No data collected PenDraw is designed for creative experimentation and visual play. Just move your phone and start drawing.

Screenshots

EtchDraw4 screens
PenDraw3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PenDraw at none against EtchDraw's shown. EtchDraw's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
EtchDraw versus PenDraw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtchDrawPenDraw
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 9 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBetaphoniaEMIRHAN SIMSEK

In-app purchases

None

EtchDraw

No in-app purchases

None

PenDraw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EtchDraw free?
EtchDraw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PenDraw free?
PenDraw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EtchDraw or PenDraw have ads?
EtchDraw shows ads; PenDraw does not.

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