Comparison

Sketchbook® vs Pofi Create

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

Head to head
About

Sketchbook®

This app provides a professional-grade drawing and painting experience for artists and illustrators. It offers a natural drawing feel with customizable tools, layers, and guides for precision. Unlock advanced features like custom brushes and canvas resizing with an optional premium purchase.

Highlights
  • Full complement of brush types
  • Highly customizable brushes
  • Guides, rulers, and stroke tools
  • Layers with blend modes
  • Clean and unobtrusive interface
  • Custom brush creation (premium)
  • Canvas resizing (premium)
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From quick sketches to fully finished artwork, Sketchbook goes where your creativity takes you. Sketchbook is an award-winning sketching, painting, and drawing app for anyone who loves to draw. Artists and illustrators love Sketchbook for its professional-grade feature set and highly customizable tools. Everyone loves Sketchbook for its elegant interface and natural drawing experience, free of distractions so you can focus on capturing and expressing your ideas. • A full complement of brush types: pencils markers, airbrushes, smear and more that look and feel just like their physical counterparts • Brushes are highly customizable so you can create just the look you want • Guides, rulers and stroke tools support precision when you need it • Layers with a full complement of blend modes deliver the flexibility to build up and explore drawings and color • Purpose-built for sketching, the interface is clean and unobtrusive so you can focus on drawing Purchase the Premium Bundle to unlock more... • Import and export brushes • Create your own custom brushes • Resize your canvas or image • Set canvas resolution in px/inch or px/cm • Clipping masks • Additional layer adjustments including blur, sharpen, brightness/contrast, greyscale, and invert • Additional color harmonies • Additional custom gradients • Select color from reference images • Extract color palettes from images • Import and export color palettes • Layer grouping • Layer masking Blend Modes • Draw Outline tool • Lasso Fill tool • Export to PDF • plus more to come!

About

Pofi Create

This app provides a comprehensive 3D creation toolkit for artists. It features a vast library of assets, including characters, animals, and scenes, along with powerful tools for posing, animation, camera control, and lighting. It simplifies complex artistic challenges for illustrators, comic artists, and animators.

Highlights
  • Massive asset library (characters, animals, scenes)
  • Skeletal control for precise posing
  • Motion creation and animation tools
  • Advanced camera system with perspective control
  • Professional lighting studio
  • Customizable expressions and prop deformation
Features
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Pofi Create is a 3D drawing‑assisting software for drawing enthusiasts, professional illustrators and artists. It serves as an all‑in‑one drawing inspiration library for you to save creative references freely. Powered by a robust and user‑friendly 3D engine, you can draft effortlessly and tackle complex perspective and motion. Enjoy your exclusive 3D virtual collection for free viewing and flexible manipulation. Access massive resources including Model, Pose and Animation anytime, no more trouble finding references. Call up various combinations of preset storyboard templates with one click. Use the intuitive‑and‑efficient control panel to handle every 3D Character with ease. Combine custom Lighting and Camera to restore realistic light and shadow in real time. Say goodbye to drawing frustrations, and turn every imagination into reality with ease! Scope of Application: ・Illustration: sketching, shaping, human poses ・Comic: layout, camera control, shadow painting, perspective ・Animation: keyframe poses, body and camera movement ・Art exam: dynamic sketching, body proportion, structural lighting ・Storyboard: narrative framing, lens switching and perspective ・Photography: portrait posing, lighting and scene design ・Fashion: pattern design, accessory matching and dynamic poses Key Highlights: ・New engine delivers AAA-level graphics with full feature upgrades. ・Massive asset update: 24 model categories, 32 pose series and 100K+ resources. ・Minimal one-hand UI, optimized for frequent tablet creation. ・Exclusive one-click storyboard templates for fast scene and lighting setup. ・6 controllable model types: hands, feet, animals, special effects and more. ・4.0 bone system with 150 joints and precise IK/FK control. ・Professional control panel for torso, hand and facial fine adjustment. ・Cross-platform cloud sync for artwork preservation. ・Over 10 million global installs. Model Library: ・Upgraded bone systems for characters and animals, with built-in skins, poses and expressions. ・Adjustable props with FK and driver controllers and multiple appearances. ・One-click switchable scene lighting and customizable special effects. ・Independent hand and foot models, plus professional drawing learning resources. Pose Library: ・Integrates poses, props, scenes, effects and lighting in storyboard mode. ・32 pose series cover single, multiple-character, interaction and hand gesture scenarios. Storyboard Templates: ・Static: preset 3D frames for quick drawing reference. ・Animatic: standard 3D motion animations for anatomy learning. ・Annotated: detailed structural notes and professional camera angles. ・Interactive: one-click switching for poses, scenes and animations. Built-in Resources: ・Diverse preset standing, running and combat poses for character combination. ・80 left/right hand gesture presets for fast, effortless hand pose creation. ・Rich emotion presets and customizable skin, hair and headwear styles. ・Structural guide lines greatly improve drawing accuracy and efficiency. Control Panel: ・Full torso adjustment via IK, FK and dynamic bone systems. ・Three hand control modes and dual foot adjustment modes for precise shaping. ・Fine-tune facial parameters to create vivid character emotions. ・Driver controllers modify props and effects for diverse model performances. Camera Functions: ・Switch multiple lenses to adjust perspective and distortion. ・Customizable backgrounds and realistic depth of field blur for spatial layering. Lighting Functions: ・One-click studio-grade lighting presets. ・HDR ambient light support for natural diffuse and rim light. ・Three independent lights to create professional realistic lighting effects. If you encounter any problems, please leave a message through Pofi's official social accounts, we will reply you as soon as possible. Contact us from: > X: @PofiCreate > Instagram: @PofiCreate > Discord: https://discord.gg/q3VqR98Vkg > Email: create@pofiart.com Privacy Policy: https://create.pofiapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Sketchbook®4 screens
Pofi Create4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sketchbook® at 77% against Pofi Create's 22%. Sketchbook® also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (220K vs 408). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Sketchbook® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pofi Create sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sketchbook® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketchbook® has 220K ratings behind it against 408, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Sketchbook®'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Pofi Create's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sketchbook® ships an update every 6 weeks, Pofi Create every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Sketchbook® versus Pofi Create: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketchbook®Pofi Create
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (220K ratings) — better4.1 (408 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better22.1% of reviews
Number of ratings220K — better408
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#39 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB1.0 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSketchbook, IncPofi Entertainment

Customer experience

Sketchbook®

All ratings220,344 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews1,665 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative16.3%

Pofi Create

All ratings408 ratings
Positive75.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive22.1%
Neutral8.4%
Negative69.5%

User reviews

Sketchbook®

From 220K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing, free, and no ads
  • 👍 Lots of brushes and customization options
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Great for beginners and professionals
  • 👍 Smooth performance and no lag

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
  • 🐛 Blurry or corrupted images when saving or copying
  • 🐛 Glitches with color selection and layers
  • 🐛 Inability to rotate canvas or access gallery easily
  • 🐛 Lack of blurring and clipping mask tools

Pofi Create

From 408 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤍 Best reference for posing
  • 🙌 Great for art
  • 👍 Helpful app

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Everything locked behind paywall
  • 🤯 Confusing and difficult to use
  • 🤬 Predatory monetization
  • 🐛 Crashes and network issues
  • 💰 Insanely expensive

Bugs and requests

Sketchbook®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Layers randomly deleted or corrupted
  • Freezing when using certain tools like the eyedropper
  • Saving issues leading to loss of progress
  • Incompatibility with newer iPad Pro devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add blurring and clipping mask tools
  • Improve gallery and canvas rotation functionality
  • Allow custom font import
  • Add effects like glow, stroke, and drop shadow
  • Implement layer grouping and organization
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  • Add real-time collaboration features
  • Improve time-lapse recording and saving

Pofi Create

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and sign-up issues
  • Inability to save or load poses
  • Compatibility problems on various devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • More free models and poses
  • Easier posing and manipulation
  • Better instructions and tutorials
  • More language support
  • Improved performance and stability
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  • Fair and transparent pricing

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sketchbook®

One-time1
  • Premium Bundle$2.99
25 purchases

Pofi Create

Subscriptions8
  • PC Cloud(2000)Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PC Cloud(5000)Monthly$7.991 Month
  • 「Pofi Create」PRO Version 365day$12.991 Year
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  • PC Cloud(500)Annual$19.991 Year
  • PC Cloud(2000)Annual$39.991 Year
  • PRO Annual Plan$44.991 Year
  • PLUS Annual Plan B$74.991 Year
  • PC Cloud(5000)Annual$79.991 Year
One-time17
  • 「Pofi Create」 Discount$0.99
  • 「Pofi Create」 P-coin(60)$1.99
  • P Coin Pack [a]$7.99
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  • 「Pofi Create」P-coin(300)$7.99
  • 「Pofi Create」PRO Version 365 day$12.99
  • 「Pofi Create」Pro Version$12.99
  • 「Pofi Create」P-coin(680)$17.99
  • P Coin Pack [b]$23.99
  • 「Pofi Create」P-coin(980)$24.99
  • P Coin Pack [c]$39.99
  • PLUS Plan C$39.99
  • PRO Plan$44.99
  • 「Pofi Create」Ultra Annual$69.99
  • P Coin Pack [d]$79.99
  • 「Pofi Create」P-coin(3280)$79.99
  • P Coin Pack [e]$159.99
  • P Coin Pack [f]$399.99

Questions

Is Sketchbook® free?
Sketchbook® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pofi Create free?
Pofi Create is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sketchbook® or Pofi Create?
Sketchbook® is rated higher. Sketchbook® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 220K ratings, while Pofi Create averages 4.1 from 408 ratings.
Do Sketchbook® or Pofi Create have ads?
Neither Sketchbook® nor Pofi Create shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sketchbook® or Pofi Create?
Sketchbook® ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pofi Create every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sketchbook® was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pofi Create on September 14, 2026.

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