Comparison

Canvas Tracker vs VirtualTablet

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

Head to head
About

Canvas Tracker

This app helps artists monitor their creative process by automatically tracking time spent on projects and sessions. It offers goal setting, habit visualization, and organization tools to understand your art journey.

Highlights
  • Real-time art making habit tracking
  • Automatic session time tracking
  • Project creation/completion dates
  • Goal setting for art habits
  • Calendar visualization of habits
  • Artwork organization with tags
  • Cumulative practice statistics
Features
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Canvas Tracker lets you easily track your art making habits in real time. Metrics like time spent and creation/completion dates for each session are tracked automatically so that you can focus on creating. In addition to tracking project and session times, Canvas Tracker also lets you: - Set goals around your art habits - Visualize your daily / monthly art habits with the calendar tool - Organize your artwork with tags and filters - Quantify your art practice with cumulative statistics If you want an app that helps you understand your art journey, then give Canvas Tracker a try.

About

VirtualTablet

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a wireless pen tablet for your computer. Draw, write, and control your PC or Mac with precise, low-latency input, replicating the experience of a professional graphic tablet without the high cost.

Highlights
  • Wireless pen tablet functionality
  • Mouse and trackpad control
  • Apple Pencil pressure and tilt support
  • Wi-Fi or USB connectivity
  • Screen mapping and mouse modes
  • Compatible with creative software
Features
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Turn your iPad or iPhone into a wireless pen tablet for your computer! Draw, write, and control your PC or Mac with Apple Pencil—just like a professional graphic tablet. VirtualTablet turns your iOS device into a high-precision input tablet for desktop apps. It connects over Wi-Fi or USB, giving you accurate, low-latency cursor control without buying expensive hardware. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Draw directly into desktop creative apps • Control your computer cursor with Apple Pencil or touch • Annotate PDFs, slides, and documents for teaching or presentations • Play rhythm games like osu with precise, low-latency input ------- CONNECT OVER WI-FI OR USB • Wi-Fi: connect wirelessly when your computer and iOS device are on the same router/network • USB: plug in for a rock-solid, low-latency wired connection • No complicated network setup—just scan a QR code or type a short connection code • Every input event is fully encrypted end-to-end for safe, private transmission ------- CHOOSE YOUR SETUP: SCREEN MAPPING OR MOUSE MODE VirtualTablet lets you decide how your cursor moves on your device. • Screen Mapping (Absolute Positioning) Your iPad maps directly to your computer display, similar to a traditional pen tablet. Ideal for artists and osu players. • Mouse Mode (Relative Positioning) Use your iPad like a large trackpad. Cursor movement follows your hand regardless of position. ------- APPLE PENCIL SUPPORT • Pressure and tilt sensitivity • Double-tap gesture support • Hover cursor control on supported Apple Pencil models Finger or passive stylus input is supported with basic functionality. ------- WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE APPS Compatible with popular desktop software such as Photoshop, Affinity, Krita, Clip Studio, Illustrator, and more. ------- REQUIREMENTS • A Windows or macOS computer (Linux is not supported yet) • The free VirtualTablet Server installed on your computer: https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/virtualtablet/download • Wi-Fi (same network) or a USB cable to connect your iOS device and computer ------- GETTING STARTED WITH VIRTUALTABLET • Download VirtualTablet on your iPhone or iPad • Install VirtualTablet Server on your Windows or macOS computer • Launch both, then connect by scanning the QR code or entering the connection code • Use Apple Pencil or touch to control your computer Need help? Visit our website or contact support from the app. https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/support/ ------- Stop paying for expensive drawing tablets. Use the device you already own—download VirtualTablet and start creating. HELP • Support page: https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/support/ • Email us: support@sunnysidesoft.com • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Canvas Tracker4 screens
VirtualTablet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Canvas Tracker at 5.0 against VirtualTablet's 3.3. Canvas Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). VirtualTablet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Canvas Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VirtualTablet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Canvas Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canvas Tracker ships an update weekly, VirtualTablet every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Canvas Tracker versus VirtualTablet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanvas TrackerVirtualTablet
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUgochukwu MadaguEunjin Joo

Customer experience

Canvas Tracker

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VirtualTablet

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Canvas Tracker

One-time1
  • Unlimited Sessions$2.99
3 purchases

VirtualTablet

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Annual)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Access$29.99

Questions

Is Canvas Tracker free?
Canvas Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VirtualTablet free?
VirtualTablet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Canvas Tracker or VirtualTablet?
Canvas Tracker is rated higher. Canvas Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while VirtualTablet averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Canvas Tracker or VirtualTablet have ads?
VirtualTablet shows ads; Canvas Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Canvas Tracker or VirtualTablet?
Canvas Tracker ships an update weekly, and VirtualTablet every 8 days. Most recently, Canvas Tracker was updated on November 5, 2026 and VirtualTablet on November 13, 2026.

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