PixPaint vs Drawing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PixPaint
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Retro Paint Meets Apple Pencil PixPaint is now available on your iPad. It is specifically designed for Apple Pencil, enabling you to create pixel-perfect artwork. PixPaint includes all the classic tools and fonts, providing you with a comprehensive creative experience. Key Features: - Classic tools and fonts - 16x16 up to 1024x1024 canvas size - Zoom 25-1600% for pixel-perfect artwork - Import image files or clipboard - Comprehensive manual PixPaint Premium is a one-time In-App Purchase that offers the following benefits: - Share and export artwork as PNG or GIF - Sync Artwork with all your devices using iCloud Acknowledgments PixPaint utilizes classic bitmap fonts, including Chicago, Geneva, Monaco, New York, and more. All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. These fonts are used under fair use for creative and educational purposes, providing a nostalgic pixel art experience.
Drawing
Create anything from simple sketches to detailed illustrations with a versatile drawing app. It offers a clean interface, numerous brush types, up to 100 layers, and cloud synchronization for easy artwork management.
- Multiple brush types
- Up to 100 layers
- Google Drive synchronization
- Drawing assistance tools
- Undo/Redo functionality
- Import images
- Export artwork
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Simple and easy-to-use drawing app for everyone, from quick sketches and notes to detailed illustrations. With a clean interface, powerful drawing tools, up to 100 layers, Google Drive synchronization, and more, you can create and manage your artwork with ease. Key Features [Drawing Tools] - Various brush types, including Pen, Pencil, Paint Brush, Calligraphy Brush, Neon Pen, Rainbow Brush, Stamp Brush, and more - Adjustable brush size and opacity, with blur eraser support - Multiple drawing modes, including Freehand, Straight Line, Rectangle, and Circle - Color picker, Fill tool, and Gradient support [Layers & Editing] - Support for up to 100 layers with Alpha Lock, Merge, and Duplicate functions (The maximum number of layers depends on canvas resolution. ex- up to 100 layers at 1024×1024, up to 31 layers at 2048×2048) - Restore deleted layers - Undo and Redo support for up to 100 actions - Stroke stabilization for smoother drawing - Precise drawing and line art creation using Cursor and Pen tools [Drawing Assistance Tools] - Rulers for straight lines, ellipses, and curves - Grid guides for accurate alignment - Mirror mode and Symmetry Drawing (Kaleidoscope) support - Custom canvas size, pinch-to-zoom, and canvas rotation - Text insertion with Outline and Cartoon effects - Selection, Crop, Copy, and Paste tools [File Management & Synchronization] - Backup and restore project files through Google Drive synchronization - Import images from your device gallery or camera - Save and load work in progress - Export finished artwork to your gallery and share it with others If you have any suggestions, questions, or encounter any issues, please contact us through a review or email. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/drawingboard-privacy-policy ※ App Permissions [Optional Permissions] "Camera": Required to capture photos and import them directly onto the canvas.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drawing at none against PixPaint's 1. PixPaint's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. PixPaint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drawing asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PixPaint | Drawing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gijs Raggers | seongmi Jung |
In-app purchases
PixPaint
- PixPaint - Premium$2.99
Drawing
No in-app purchases









