# Draw on PDF vs VelNotes

The clearest difference is ads: VelNotes at none against Draw on PDF's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draw on PDF sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and VelNotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Draw on PDF ships an update monthly, VelNotes every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draw on PDF | VelNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Size | 40 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kalpesh Pirojiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842772077) | [YUNUS ISLEGEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895016778) |

## What reviewers say

### Draw on PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-on-pdf-pen-shapestext/id6754789717)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Offer | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Offer | $39.99 | per year |


### VelNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velnotes-handwriting-notes/id6762797692)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VelNotes Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VelNotes Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| VelNotes Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| VelNotes Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Draw on PDF free?

Draw on PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VelNotes free?

VelNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Draw on PDF or VelNotes have ads?

Draw on PDF shows ads; VelNotes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Draw on PDF or VelNotes?

Draw on PDF ships an update monthly, and VelNotes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Draw on PDF was updated on November 9, 2026 and VelNotes on November 9, 2026.

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