# Draft Paper vs log BAND

The clearest difference is rating: Draft Paper at 4.4 against log BAND's 3.3. Draft Paper also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (16K vs 8). log BAND's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draft Paper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. log BAND asks for nothing beyond the download.

Draft Paper holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Draft Paper has 16K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Draft Paper's written reviews are positive against 43% of log BAND's.

Draft Paper ships an update every 2 weeks, log BAND every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draft Paper | log BAND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draft-paper/id911636555/reviews)** | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-band/id1528936776/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **50.8% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Giles Goddard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752790508) | [Gerrit Balindt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155189963) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### log BAND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-band/id1528936776)

Generate precise cutting patterns for log band saws. Optimize log utilization and minimize waste by defining and sorting desired sawn timber assortments. View a yield list before cutting.

**Highlights:** Create cutting patterns for log band saws, Define and sort sawn timber assortments, Optimize log utilization, Minimize waste, View yield list before cutting, Calculates cutting pattern from log diameter and length

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Draft Paper free?

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

### Is log BAND free?

log BAND is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Draft Paper or log BAND?

Draft Paper is rated higher. Draft Paper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while log BAND averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Draft Paper or log BAND have ads?

Neither Draft Paper nor log BAND shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Draft Paper or log BAND?

Draft Paper ships an update every 2 weeks, and log BAND every 11 months. Most recently, Draft Paper was updated on October 27, 2026 and log BAND on October 6, 2026.

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