Comparison

Quick Draw vs Thinknode

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

Head to head
About

Quick Draw

Transform your device into an AR projector to trace any image onto surfaces like walls or canvases. Anchor images in 3D space and adjust them for seamless drawing. Ideal for artists, educators, and families looking to simplify the tracing process.

Highlights
  • AR image projection
  • LiDAR anchoring
  • Adjustable opacity
  • Scale designs instantly
  • Works on any surface
  • Universal iPhone/iPad app
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful AR tracing projector. Project any image onto a wall, canvas, or sidewalk—no grid lines, no bulky projector, just your screen and your imagination. One-time purchase — no ads How it works 1. Tag – Choose any photo and tap your surface. QuickDraw AR locks it in 3-D space using Apple’s ARKit and LiDAR (when available). 2. Tweak – Pinch, rotate, and move to size your reference exactly where you want it. Adjust opacity so your lines stay visible without blocking your view. 3. Trace – Draw naturally while your image stays perfectly anchored—even when you move or step back. Key features * LiDAR precision for rock-solid image anchoring on supported devices * Works anywhere—walls, sidewalks, canvases, whiteboards, classroom posters * Instantly scale designs—from small sketches to giant murals * Use any photo on your device * Universal purchase—works on both iPhone and iPad * No ads. No subscriptions. Just one-time purchase. Who’s it for * Parents and kids tracing chalk art or coloring pages * Teachers projecting diagrams or maps in class * Chalk and street artists scaling up sketches outdoors * Muralists and sign painters planning complex layouts * Anyone who loves to draw—faster and easier Why Quick Draw AR? Go from idea to outline in minutes, not hours. QuickDraw AR keeps your reference image steady so you can focus on what matters—the fun of creating. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. Just pure, fast tracing magic.

About

Thinknode

Features
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ThinkNode – Collaborative Mind Mapping & Concept Maps ThinkNode is a powerful, modern tool for building and sharing mind maps, concept maps, and visual knowledge structures — alone or in real time with others. Enjoy complete creative freedom on an infinite, zoomable canvas. Drag and drop nodes freely, resize them, choose shapes (circle, rectangle, rounded rectangle), pick any color, and edit text directly inside each node. Connect ideas with customizable arrows — straight or curved, single- or double-headed, solid or dashed — and add descriptive labels to connections. Collaborate seamlessly with friends, classmates, or colleagues. Multiple users can edit the same map simultaneously with live cursors, instant updates, role-based permissions (Owner, Editor, Viewer), and easy sharing via link or email invitation. Every map is automatically saved with version history. Work offline with automatic sync when you reconnect. Export your maps as high-quality PNG images or vector-ready PDFs in seconds. Key Features Infinite pannable and pinch-to-zoom canvas with optional grid background Fully customizable nodes: shapes, colors, sizes, editable text Rich arrow connections: curves, styles, labels, easy creation & deletion Real-time multiplayer editing with live presence indicators Secure sign-in and cloud storage via Firebase Auto-save, revision history, and full offline support Dark and light mode support Responsive layout optimized for phones and tablets One-tap export to PNG and PDF Whether you're a student organizing lecture notes, a professional mapping strategies, a team brainstorming projects, or anyone visualizing complex ideas — ThinkNode helps you turn thoughts into clear, beautiful, collaborative visual diagrams.

Screenshots

Quick Draw4 screens
Thinknode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Quick Draw at #41 against Thinknode's unranked. Thinknode's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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

Quick Draw costs $0.99 and Thinknode $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Quick Draw versus Thinknode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick DrawThinknode
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#41 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron JonesConnexa GmbH (CH)

In-app purchases

None

Quick Draw

No in-app purchases

None

Thinknode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quick Draw free?
Quick Draw costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thinknode free?
Thinknode costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Quick Draw or Thinknode have ads?
Neither Quick Draw nor Thinknode shows ads.

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