Comparison

VirtualTablet vs Doodraw

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

Head to head
About

VirtualTablet

Transform your iOS device into a wireless pen tablet for your computer. Draw, write, and control your PC with precise input, ideal for digital artists and gamers. Supports Apple Pencil features like pressure sensitivity and tilt.

Highlights
  • Wireless pen tablet functionality
  • Apple Pencil support (pressure, tilt, double-tap)
  • Screen mapping and mouse modes
  • Precise cursor control
  • Annotation for documents and presentations
  • Low-latency input for rhythm games
Features
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Turn your iPad or iPhone into a wireless pen tablet for your computer! Draw, write, and control your PC with Apple Pencil—just like a professional graphic tablet. VirtualTablet lets you use your iOS device as a high-precision input tablet for desktop apps. It’s perfect for digital artists, osu players, and anyone who needs accurate 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 ------- 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. ------- GETTING STARTED WITH VIRTUALTABLET • Download VirtualTablet on your iPhone or iPad • On macOS, download the companion agent from https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/virtualtablet-bluetooth/download • No extra agent required for Windows and Linux. • Launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions • Connect your device via Bluetooth • 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/

About

Doodraw

Create animated drawings and GIFs instantly without needing animation skills. This app offers brushes with built-in motion and tools for frame-by-frame animation, allowing you to export your creations in various formats for social media and other projects.

Highlights
  • Instant animation on drawn lines
  • Animated brushes with customizable motion
  • Frame-by-frame animation assistant
  • Per-layer animation controls
  • Export as MP4, GIF, and Animated PNG
  • Progressive drawing export
Features
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Draw. It moves. Instantly. Doodraw turns your lines into living animations the moment you draw them. Every brush has motion built into the stroke, no timelines, no keyframes, no animation skills needed. Just draw… and watch it come alive. PERFECT FOR CREATING - Animated doodles & GIFs - Handwritten text that moves - Wiggle art for TikTok, Instagram & YouTube - Living illustrations & simple animated characters - Boiling holds and animated accents for 2D animators ANIMATED BRUSHES Each brush comes with its own built-in motion: subtle wiggles, dynamic textures, lively stroke variations. Fine-tune everything, animation intensity, speed, and brush behavior. ANIMATION TOOLS, WITHOUT THE COMPLEXITY - Motion tool to enhance animated strokes - Frame-by-frame animation assistant with onion skin - Per-layer animation controls (intensity & speed) - Duration, playback speed & smoothness settings LAYERS & FULL CONTROL - Flexible layer system, separate elements easily - Edit freely, animate each layer independently EXPORT ANYWHERE - MP4 & GIF & Animated PNG (1080p) - Transparent PNG, drop your art into any project - Progressive drawing export (stroke reveal / timelapse) for a "drawn live" effect - Ready for TikTok, Reels, CapCut, After Effects & more SIMPLE. POWERFUL. The ease of a doodle app. The power of an animation tool. No complexity. No heavy timelines. Just draw, and watch it move. DOODRAW PRO Go further with Pro: watermark-free exports, progressive drawing export, frame-by-frame assistant, per-layer animation controls, and 9 premium animated brushes. Doodraw Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions are billed to your App Store account and renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings; if you cancel, access remains active until the end of the billing period. TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Use: https://www.doodraw.com/legal/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.doodraw.com/legal/privacy-policy/ SUPPORT Questions? We're here: support@doodraw.com

Screenshots

VirtualTablet4 screens
Doodraw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Doodraw at 4.1 against VirtualTablet's 2.3. Doodraw also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (48% vs 25%). VirtualTablet's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. VirtualTablet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Doodraw sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Doodraw holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodraw has 142 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of VirtualTablet's written reviews are positive against 48% of Doodraw's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtualTablet ships an update every 9 days, Doodraw every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
VirtualTablet versus Doodraw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualTabletDoodraw
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (8 ratings)4.1 (142 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews47.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8142 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#99 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEunjin JooAlexis Gridel

Customer experience

VirtualTablet

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Doodraw

All ratings104 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral26.2%
Negative26.2%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VirtualTablet

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

Doodraw

Subscriptions2
  • Doodraw Pro Mensuel$3.991 Month
  • Doodraw Pro Annuel7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Doodraw Pro Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is VirtualTablet free?
VirtualTablet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doodraw free?
Doodraw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VirtualTablet or Doodraw?
Doodraw is rated higher. VirtualTablet averages 2.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Doodraw averages 4.1 from 142 ratings.
Do VirtualTablet or Doodraw have ads?
VirtualTablet shows ads; Doodraw does not.
Which is updated more often, VirtualTablet or Doodraw?
VirtualTablet ships an update every 9 days, and Doodraw every 5 weeks. Most recently, VirtualTablet was updated on November 13, 2026 and Doodraw on November 13, 2026.

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