# Archisketch vs Draft Paper

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Draft Paper at 16K against Archisketch's 266. Draft Paper also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Archisketch's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archisketch sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Draft Paper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Archisketch against 4.4 for Draft Paper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Draft Paper has 16K ratings behind it against 266, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 51% and 51% positive.

Archisketch ships an update every 2 months, Draft Paper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archisketch | Draft Paper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archisketch/id725328455/reviews) | **[4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draft-paper/id911636555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 266 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.4% of reviews** | 50.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Open Screen Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185671896) | [Giles Goddard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752790508) |

## What reviewers say

### Archisketch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archisketch/id725328455)

This app allows users to sketch, doodle, and design to scale, similar to a tracing pad. It supports layering, adding text, dimensions, and symbols, with the ability to import images to set scale. Users can visualize ideas in 3D with perspective tools and export drawings for CAD or creative applications.

**Highlights:** Sketch and draw to scale, Layering and editing tools, Import images to set scale, 3D visualization with perspective tools, Export to CAD and Adobe Creative Cloud, Apple Pencil support, Print drawings up to A1 size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Colour Plus Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Plus Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Advance Colour & iCloud Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Archisketch - Full Version | $17.99 | one-time |
| Full Version with All Add-ons | $30.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great for scale drawings
- 💡 Helpful for design ideation
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful for architects and designers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Limited free trial
- 🔒 Paywall for full features
- 🐛 Inaccurate scaling and measurements
- 🐛 Clumsy erasing and editing

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 11 and newer
- Disappearing toolbars and interface elements
- Inability to save or export drawings
- Unreliable performance and stability

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More export options (vector, higher resolution)
- Improved documentation and tutorials
- Better support for mixed units (feet + inches)
- Freehand drawing tools with less smoothing


### Draft Paper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draft-paper/id911636555)

Create floor plans, layouts, and blueprints with ease using intuitive drawing tools. Support for multiple layers, iCloud, and Dropbox integration allows for seamless workflow. Export your designs to various formats for printing or further editing.

**Highlights:** Draw lines, rectangles, text, and more, Support for multiple layers, Export to PDF, JPEG, and DXF, iCloud and Dropbox integration, Mirror, translate, rotate, and scale operations, Apple Pencil support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive to use
- 💡 Useful for quick sketches and floor plans
- 🚀 Efficient for basic drafting needs
- 😊 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loss of work
- 🔧 Limited functionality compared to professional CAD tools
- 🔧 Difficulty with precise measurements and line placement
- 🔧 Lack of advanced features like text editing and color fill

**Reported bugs**

- Saved files disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Inconsistent behavior when zooming and panning
- Inability to import/export files as expected

**Requested features**

- Add copy/paste functionality
- Improve text editing capabilities
- Provide more precise measurement tools
- Implement ability to save multiple versions of a project


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archisketch free?

Archisketch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Draft Paper free?

Draft Paper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Archisketch or Draft Paper?

Draft Paper is rated higher. Archisketch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while Draft Paper averages 4.4 from 16K ratings.

### Do Archisketch or Draft Paper have ads?

Neither Archisketch nor Draft Paper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Archisketch or Draft Paper?

Archisketch ships an update every 2 months, and Draft Paper every 2 weeks. Most recently, Archisketch was updated on September 20, 2026 and Draft Paper on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*