# dotStudio vs drawnal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dotStudio at none against drawnal's 1. dotStudio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). drawnal's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | dotStudio | drawnal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAKUYA JIMBO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819638431) | [Pascal Monaco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268414487) |

## What reviewers say

### dotStudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotstudio/id6756303915)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### drawnal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawnal/id6776279636)

A minimalist digital sketchbook for capturing quick ideas with simple sketches and notes. Animate your drawings, create collages, and export them in various formats. It's a private space for creative expression without social pressure.

**Highlights:** Quick sketching, Add notes to drawings, Frame animations, Visual diary, Collage creation, Export as PNG, GIF, SVG, MP4, Overlay drawings on photos/videos

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Forever | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dotStudio free?

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

### Is drawnal free?

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

### Do dotStudio or drawnal have ads?

dotStudio shows ads; drawnal does not.

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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.*