Comparison

Micapaint vs Drawing

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

Head to head
About

Micapaint

This drawing application prioritizes a smooth and intuitive artistic experience with high-performance brushes and a clean interface. It offers a robust set of free tools for sketching and painting, with advanced features available through an optional Pro plan.

Highlights
  • 120fps smooth brush performance
  • Slime Brush for region filling
  • Workspace-first UI
  • Unlimited layers
  • Filter layers
  • PSD import/export
  • Timelapse recording
Features
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Made with a love of painting, Micapaint puts a delightful drawing experience above everything else. Key Features - Smooth brush performance at 120fps: even 1000×1000 blending brushes run fluidly. - "Slime Brush" that fills regions without spilling outside broken lines. - A simple, workspace-first UI that maximizes your canvas. - No ads. Use most tools without limits, for free. Free Features - Pencil, G-pen, watercolor blending, blur - Lasso fill - Unlimited layers (as long as memory allows) - Layer folders - Clipping masks (yes, even for folders!) - Canvas flip for preview - Alpha lock - Filters (Noise, Hue/Saturation/Lightness, Tone Curve, Noise, Dither, Gradient Map, Blur, Chromatic Aberration) - Filter Layers (Non-destructive adjustment layers) - Saturation adjustment that preserves perceived brightness - Selection & transform - Liquify (push, expand, pinch, rotate, reset) - Paint bucket fill - Image import - Standard blend modes - Mini canvas view - Reference images displayed over the canvas - PSD import / export - Undo / redo - Adjustable stabilizer strength - Barrel roll support - Customizable toolbar (button count & layout) - Color history and swatches - Timelapse recording - Crop / resize the canvas you're editing (free up to 5 times) Pro Features (available with in-app purchase) - Canvas reordering - Brush export and import - Unlimited canvas crop / resize

About

Drawing

Create anything from simple sketches to detailed illustrations with a versatile drawing app. It offers a clean interface, numerous brush types, up to 100 layers, and cloud synchronization for easy artwork management.

Highlights
  • Multiple brush types
  • Up to 100 layers
  • Google Drive synchronization
  • Drawing assistance tools
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Import images
  • Export artwork
Features
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Simple and easy-to-use drawing app for everyone, from quick sketches and notes to detailed illustrations. With a clean interface, powerful drawing tools, up to 100 layers, Google Drive synchronization, and more, you can create and manage your artwork with ease. Key Features [Drawing Tools] - Various brush types, including Pen, Pencil, Paint Brush, Calligraphy Brush, Neon Pen, Rainbow Brush, Stamp Brush, and more - Adjustable brush size and opacity, with blur eraser support - Multiple drawing modes, including Freehand, Straight Line, Rectangle, and Circle - Color picker, Fill tool, and Gradient support [Layers & Editing] - Support for up to 100 layers with Alpha Lock, Merge, and Duplicate functions (The maximum number of layers depends on canvas resolution. ex- up to 100 layers at 1024×1024, up to 31 layers at 2048×2048) - Restore deleted layers - Undo and Redo support for up to 100 actions - Stroke stabilization for smoother drawing - Precise drawing and line art creation using Cursor and Pen tools [Drawing Assistance Tools] - Rulers for straight lines, ellipses, and curves - Grid guides for accurate alignment - Mirror mode and Symmetry Drawing (Kaleidoscope) support - Custom canvas size, pinch-to-zoom, and canvas rotation - Text insertion with Outline and Cartoon effects - Selection, Crop, Copy, and Paste tools [File Management & Synchronization] - Backup and restore project files through Google Drive synchronization - Import images from your device gallery or camera - Save and load work in progress - Export finished artwork to your gallery and share it with others If you have any suggestions, questions, or encounter any issues, please contact us through a review or email. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/drawingboard-privacy-policy ※ App Permissions [Optional Permissions] "Camera": Required to capture photos and import them directly onto the canvas.

Screenshots

Drawing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Micapaint at 4.3 against Drawing's 3.8. Micapaint also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Drawing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Micapaint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drawing asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Micapaint holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Micapaint's written reviews are positive against 67% of Drawing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Micapaint ships an update every 9 days, Drawing weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Micapaint versus Drawing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicapaintDrawing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHOGO SEKIseongmi Jung

Customer experience

Micapaint

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Drawing

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Micapaint

One-time1
  • Micapaint Pro (Lifetime)$11.99
None

Drawing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Micapaint free?
Micapaint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawing free?
Drawing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Micapaint or Drawing?
Micapaint is rated higher. Micapaint averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Drawing averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Micapaint or Drawing have ads?
Drawing shows ads; Micapaint does not.
Which is updated more often, Micapaint or Drawing?
Micapaint ships an update every 9 days, and Drawing weekly. Most recently, Micapaint was updated on October 16, 2026 and Drawing on October 9, 2026.

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