LayerPocket vs SVG Illustrator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LayerPocket
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PSD work should not stop when you leave your computer. LayerPocket is an offline layer editor for iPhone and iPad. Open a local PSD, update campaign text, replace a product image, adjust colors, or create a social postβwithout uploading your files. OPEN PSD FILES, EDIT BY LAYER β’ Import local PSD files from Files β’ Show, hide, lock, duplicate, delete, and reorder layers β’ Expand or collapse layer groups to find content quickly β’ Undo and redo while the original PSD remains untouched TEXT THAT WORKS YOUR WAY β’ Change text and choose from system fonts β’ Import local TTF and OTF font files β’ Adjust size, line spacing, letter spacing, and alignment β’ Apply bold, italic, underline, solid or gradient fills, strokes, and opacity IMAGE AND LAYER TOOLS β’ Add or replace images from Photos β’ Move, scale, rotate, flip, and precisely nudge layers β’ Crop to a square, circle, oval, triangle, or rectangle β’ Adjust color, opacity, blur, stroke, and edge feather β’ Erase selected areas while preserving the source image β’ Move layers up, down, to the front, or to the back START WITH A BLANK CANVAS β’ Choose popular canvas sizes or enter custom dimensions β’ Add images, text, and system stickers (stickers require iOS 26 or later) β’ Set a background color or background image β’ Create posters, covers, social graphics, and everyday designs LOCAL DRAFTS, READY WHEN YOU ARE Drafts stay on your device. Preview, rename, duplicate, delete, and reopen them whenever inspiration returns. A clean light or dark interface works on both iPhone and iPad. EDIT FREE. UPGRADE WHEN YOU ARE READY. LayerPocket is free to download. Import, create, and edit without purchasing, then export finished work with a watermark. The app has no ads. LayerPocket Pro unlocks: β’ High-resolution PNG and JPG export without watermarks β’ One purchase with lifetime access β’ No subscription; purchases can be restored PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is required. Documents, drafts, imported fonts, and processing stay on device. LayerPocket does not send your PSD files, images, fonts, or creative content to the developer. COMPATIBILITY Supports PSD v1, 8-bit RGB and grayscale files. Some complex PSD effects may look different from desktop software. LayerPocket never modifies the original PSD. It exports PNG or JPG images, not PSD files.
SVG Illustrator
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SVG Illustrator Create stunning vector graphics anywhere with SVG Illustrator, the professional vector design app built for iPhone and iPad. Whether you're designing logos, icons, illustrations, UI assets, web graphics, or technical drawings, SVG Illustrator provides a powerful desktop-class editing experience with an intuitive touch-first interface. Built with performance in mind, SVG Illustrator supports advanced SVG editing, precision drawing tools, professional typography, multiple artboards, image vectorization, and developer-friendly exports. From quick icon creation to complex illustrations, everything stays crisp and scalable. Professional Vector Drawing Create and edit SVG files Pen, Pencil, Brush and Shape Builder tools Bezier curve editing Advanced path editing Boolean operations and Pathfinder Live Shape editing Variable width strokes Gradient, pattern and image fills Multiple fills and strokes Gradient Mesh Blend Tool Live Paint Perspective Grid Envelope Distort Warp and Transform tools Symbols and reusable components Powerful Typography Text on Path Area Text Vertical Text OpenType support Variable fonts Character and paragraph styles Convert text to outlines Professional Design Workflow Unlimited layers Multiple artboards Smart guides Snap to grid and objects Alignment and distribution tools Layer groups Masks and clipping paths Appearance panel Graphic styles Asset libraries Unlimited undo and redo SVG Code & Optimization Perfect for web developers and designers. Built-in SVG/XML code editor Live preview Syntax highlighting SVG validation Optimize SVG files Minify SVG Compress graphics Clean metadata Simplify paths Image Vectorization Turn bitmap images into editable vectors. PNG to SVG JPG to SVG Logo tracing Line art tracing Black & white tracing Full-color vectorization Adjustable tracing controls Import Formats Import projects from multiple sources. SVG SVGZ PDF EPS DXF PNG JPEG HEIC TIFF WebP BMP GIF Export Anywhere Export your artwork in professional formats. SVG SVGZ PDF PNG JPEG HEIC WebP TIFF EPS DXF Print-ready PDF Developer-friendly exports include optimized SVG, inline SVG, CSS-ready assets, SwiftUI shapes, UIBezierPath code, React components, Flutter vectors, and more. #SVG Illustrator offers auto-renewing subscription options: -$7.99 per month -$34.99 per year β’ You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Inkora β’ Subscriptions are billed monthly on the subscription plan β’ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase β’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period β’ Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal β’ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the userβs Account Settings after purchase β’ Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.vidanimate.co Privacy Policy https://privacy.vidanimate.co
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LayerPocket at 15.0 against SVG Illustrator's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LayerPocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SVG Illustrator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | LayerPocket | SVG Illustrator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζι« ζ±ͺ | Polymath Company Limited |
In-app purchases
LayerPocket
- LayerPocket Pro Lifetime$6.99
SVG Illustrator
- SVG Illustrator Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- SCG Illustrator Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
- SVG Illustrator Pro Lifetime$49.99
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