Archisketch vs Morpholio Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Archisketch
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.
- 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
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Sketch, Doodle and Design to Scale Use Archisketch as you would a tracing pad. Sketch. Draw to scale. Layer over your sketch to further develop your ideas. Erase. Add symbols, colour, text and dimension lines. Import images or plans to set the scale. Zoom in without loss of quality. Rotate a shape, a layer, or the entire drawing to try different options. Visualize your ideas in 3D and see them in context. Use smart one- and two-point perspectives, and adjust your perspective grid and view point. Align your perspective to an image, and your lines automatically snap to the vanishing point. Print your drawings to scale up to A1 size, or export sketches to use in a CAD application or Adobe Creative Cloud. Archisketch is a scale-aware sketching program ideal for Architects, interior and landscape designers, product designers, design students, or anyone working with design on an iPad. To learn more or watch a short video, visit our website. Key features include: * Apple Pencil support * Smart one- and two-point perspectives * Scaled grids, including isometric and axonometric grids * Guide lines, which can be subdivided equally or into specific distances * Infinite canvas size with infinite zoom * Zoom in and out without losing quality * Import and export PDFs * Build new drawings layered on archival drawings * Scrapbook for managing image assets * "Share Extension" adds images and PDFs from other apps * Cut and Paste retains scale awareness * Dimension lines * Add custom symbols to the set of included symbols * Export sketches into CAD applications * Add text and company logo to exports * Adobe Creative Cloud support for both importing and exporting * Print directly from the iPad up to A1 size
Morpholio Journal
This app is a digital sketchbook for creatives to write, sketch, and design anywhere. It offers a robust set of drawing tools, organizational features, and the ability to import and share ideas, making it ideal for capturing inspiration on the go.
- Sketch on paper, images, or notes
- Variety of pens and brushes
- Organize notes, events, and lists
- Create and name multiple journals
- Import from photos and camera
- Share creations effortlessly
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Awarded “Best App”, Journal is any designers’ dream software. Called “The Future of Sketching” by ArchDaily and “Magic” by Design Milk, Journal combines your dream set of tools with the ability to sketch, write or design anywhere. Welcome to the future of sketchbooks. WRITE, SKETCH, COLLECT Never lose an idea again. Whether you sketch daily or occasionally, inspiration strikes us all at the most unexpected moments. Journal allows you to effortlessly record, organize, sketch and brainstorm ideas along with photos, images or text to capture and develop your most important thoughts. With a powerful array of high quality drawing and writing tools including pens, pencils and paint, Morpholio Journal is ideal for designers, architects, photographers, artists, travelers, or members of any creative culture. Its unique book interface affords instant and easy navigation of thousands of pages unlocking infinite potential. Finally, you can keep track of everything you encounter, and find new ways to visualize, test, and explore the world around you. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH JOURNAL: DRAW: Sketch, doodle or scribble pictures ORGANIZE: Notes, events, and lists DESIGN: Explore, create and brainstorm ideas CAPTURE: Travel inspiration and moments anywhere WRITE: Record thoughts, and annotate images JOURNAL FEATURES: SKETCH: Draw on paper, images or notes PENS: From precision to markers BRUSHES: Powerful tools for artists BOOKS: Create and name multiple Journals PRIVACY: Log in and out to protect work FLIP: Quick visual browsing COLOR: Custom pen palettes for multiple uses NOTES: Colorful paper markers INIFNITY: Create thousands of pages PAPER: Various templates and types TEXT: Label or write in different fonts SIMPLE: User friendly, clean interface IMPORT: From photos, camera and more PROFILE: Create a personal profile SHARE: Effortlessly send or post PEOPLE USING JOURNAL: Architects, Interior Designers, Fashion Designers, Photographers, Event Planners, Graphic Designers, Landscape Architects, Artists, Industrial designers, Tattoo Artists, Web Designers, Professors, Students, Advertising Professionals, Web Designers, Developers & Real-Estate Professionals, Retailers, Teachers, Students, Kids and many more. Morpholio JournalPro subscription plans are available in the following options: •JournalPro monthly for $0.99 •JournalPro annually for $3.99 Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. Manage your subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: http://www.morpholioapps.com/privacy/ Terms of use: http://www.morpholioapps.com/terms/ We would be thrilled to have Morpholio Journal become a part of your creative process. We hope you enjoy Journal and if there are any specific ways it could be improved for your use, please send us your feedback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Morpholio Journal at 4.5 against Archisketch's 4.3. Archisketch's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Archisketch sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Morpholio Journal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Morpholio Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 266 and 763 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Archisketch's written reviews are positive against 49% of Morpholio Journal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Archisketch | Morpholio Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (266 ratings) | 4.5 (763 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews — better | 48.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 266 | 763 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Open Screen Limited | Vectorworks, Inc. |
Customer experience
Archisketch
Morpholio Journal
User reviews
Archisketch
From 266 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great for scale drawings
- 💡 Helpful for design ideation
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful for architects and designers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Limited free trial
- 🔒 Paywall for full features
- 🐛 Inaccurate scaling and measurements
- 🐛 Clumsy erasing and editing
Morpholio Journal
From 763 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great sketching experience
- 👍 Beautiful journal-like layout
- 💡 Ability to add images and collage
- 👍 Variety of drawing tools and color palettes
Room to improve
- 🔒 Requires account creation
- 💰 Paid features like brushes
- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage
Bugs and requests
Archisketch
Reported bugs
4 issues- Compatibility issues with iOS 11 and newer
- Disappearing toolbars and interface elements
- Inability to save or export drawings
- Unreliable performance and stability
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Morpholio Journal
Reported bugs
3 issues- Deleted sketches and content loss
- Unreliable palm rejection
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to edit and rearrange text
- Sync journals across devices
- Export/print full journal
- More customization options
In-app purchases
Archisketch
- Colour Plus Pack$7.99
- iCloud Plus Pack$8.99
- Advance Colour & iCloud Bundle$14.99
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- Archisketch - Full Version$17.99
- Full Version with All Add-ons$30.99
Morpholio Journal
- Journal Pro Subscription$0.991 Month
- Journal Pro Subscription$3.991 Year
- Body Art$0.99
- Architecture$0.99
- Landscape$0.99
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- Comic Art$0.99
- Illustration$0.99
- Coloring$0.99
- All Brushes$2.99
- All Papers$2.99
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