Comparison

Doodraw vs VirtualTablet

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

Head to head
About

Doodraw

Create instant animations from your drawings without complex timelines or keyframes. This app offers animated brushes and tools to bring your doodles, text, and illustrations to life for social media or design projects.

Highlights
  • Instant animation from drawings
  • Animated brushes with adjustable motion
  • Frame-by-frame animation assistant
  • Per-layer animation controls
  • Export as MP4, GIF, or 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

About

VirtualTablet

Transform your iOS device into a wireless pen tablet for your computer. Draw, write, and control your PC or Mac with precise, low-latency input using Apple Pencil or touch. Connect easily via Wi-Fi or USB for a professional graphic tablet experience without the cost.

Highlights
  • Wireless pen tablet functionality
  • Apple Pencil pressure and tilt support
  • Wi-Fi or USB connection
  • Screen mapping and mouse modes
  • Compatible with creative desktop apps
  • Low-latency cursor control
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

Doodraw4 screens
VirtualTablet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VirtualTablet at 5.0 against Doodraw's 3.7. VirtualTablet also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Doodraw's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (34 vs 2). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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. Doodraw sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. VirtualTablet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VirtualTablet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodraw has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodraw ships an update monthly, VirtualTablet every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Doodraw versus VirtualTablet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodrawVirtualTablet
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (34 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#206 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexis GridelEunjin Joo

Customer experience

Doodraw

All ratings34 ratings
Positive58.8%
Neutral26.5%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral32.3%
Negative25.8%

VirtualTablet

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
None

VirtualTablet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doodraw free?
Doodraw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VirtualTablet free?
VirtualTablet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Doodraw or VirtualTablet?
VirtualTablet is rated higher. Doodraw averages 3.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while VirtualTablet averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Doodraw or VirtualTablet have ads?
VirtualTablet shows ads; Doodraw does not.
Which is updated more often, Doodraw or VirtualTablet?
Doodraw ships an update monthly, and VirtualTablet every 8 days. Most recently, Doodraw was updated on October 14, 2026 and VirtualTablet on October 6, 2026.

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