# DrawInstead vs Kaleidoscope

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DrawInstead at 15.1 against Kaleidoscope's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | DrawInstead | Kaleidoscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleidoscope-drawing/id6791431695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Utensil Design Workshop LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825018965) | [Anmol Saxena](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788969782) |

## What reviewers say

### DrawInstead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawinstead/id6752596213)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kaleidoscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleidoscope-drawing/id6791431695)

Create intricate symmetric mandala designs by scribbling with mirrored strokes. Explore various folding patterns, color options, and drawing tools. Save your creations to a public gallery and collaborate on others' artwork.

**Highlights:** Mirrored stroke symmetry, Adjustable rotation axes, Color spectrum options, Finger and Apple Pencil support, Public gallery for sharing, Collaborative drawing, VoiceOver accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrawInstead free?

DrawInstead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kaleidoscope free?

Kaleidoscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do DrawInstead or Kaleidoscope have ads?

Neither DrawInstead nor Kaleidoscope shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*