Comparison

Sketch vs SmartDocs Library

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

Head to head
About

Sketch

Create drawings and sketches directly on your device. Offers a wide range of colors, adjustable brush thickness, and transparency options for detailed artwork. Compatible across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Minimalist interface
  • 16 million+ color selection
  • Adjustable brush thickness
  • Color transparency
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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Sketch Notes is a simple application that allows you to draw on the device. Several functions available : - Look minimal - Choose more than 16 million colors with RGB selection - Choose the thickness of the brush - Added the color transparency - Compatible with iPhone, iPad and Mac

About

SmartDocs Library

Features
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Our Mission: Organize your documents, save you time. SmartDocs Library turns folders you choose into organized document libraries. An Inbox centered workflow let's you scan documents, import files, or share them from other apps. SmartDocs helps you review each document, extract searchable text, add dates, tags, move it into the right folder, and give it a reasonable filename. SmartDocs works around folders you control. Your documents stay in your selected locations, while SmartDocs adds the structure, metadata, search, and workflow you need to make them useful. Main Features: - Turn any folder into a managed document library with full control over your files - Quickly scan, import, and share files from other apps into a focused Inbox - Extract searchable text with OCR and text processing - Add titles, dates, tags, notes, and custom fields - Use folder policies for smart file naming, retention, archive, and trash - Follow-up on important documents with notifications - Organize multiple libraries - Automate scanning and imports with Shortcuts - Works across iPhone, iPad and Mac Built for personal admin, freelancers, and anyone who wants documents filed properly instead of scattered across downloads, messages, and random folders. -- End-User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sketch4 screens
SmartDocs Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sketch at none against SmartDocs Library's 9. SmartDocs Library's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. SmartDocs Library sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sketch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sketch ships an update every 7 months, SmartDocs Library daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sketch versus SmartDocs Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketchSmartDocs Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancesco AbbondoThies Harm Landsberger

In-app purchases

None

Sketch

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

SmartDocs Library

Subscriptions2
  • SmartDocs Library Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Smart Docs Library Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time7
  • Small Coffee$1.99
  • Medium Coffee$3.99
  • Large Coffee$5.99
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  • Small Meal$7.99
  • Healthy Meal$12.99
  • 1kg Coffee$22.99
  • SmartDocs Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Sketch free?
Sketch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartDocs Library free?
SmartDocs Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sketch or SmartDocs Library have ads?
Neither Sketch nor SmartDocs Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sketch or SmartDocs Library?
Sketch ships an update every 7 months, and SmartDocs Library daily. Most recently, Sketch was updated on October 12, 2026 and SmartDocs Library on September 29, 2026.

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