# RoughAnimator vs Sketch Pro

The clearest difference is price: Sketch Pro at Free against RoughAnimator's $7.99. Sketch Pro also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 2.9K). RoughAnimator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Sketch Pro is free to download; RoughAnimator costs $7.99 up front. Sketch Pro sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. RoughAnimator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for RoughAnimator against 4.7 for Sketch Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of RoughAnimator's written reviews are positive against 81% of Sketch Pro's.

RoughAnimator ships an update fortnightly, Sketch Pro every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RoughAnimator | Sketch Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roughanimator-animation-app/id954718244/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-pro-draw-and-create-art/id1663200797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jacob KAFKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/954718243) | [4Axis Technologies Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413114553) |

## What reviewers say

### RoughAnimator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roughanimator-animation-app/id954718244)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create traditional hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animations on your iPad. This app offers professional-grade tools like unlimited layers, onion skinning, and audio import, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced animators. Export your work in various formats or import it into professional animation software.

**Highlights:** Timeline with unlimited layers, Onion skinning, Audio and video import, Custom brushes, Apple Pencil support, Export to video, GIF, image sequence, Import to professional software

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth animation
- 💡 Useful features like camera and audio
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Great for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when importing video/audio
- 🐛 Laggy performance with larger projects
- 🐛 Pixelated/blurry drawings when playing animation
- 🐛 Onion skin not working
- 🐛 Brush issues like splotchy lines

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing audio
- Onion skin not working
- Pixelated drawings when playing animation
- Laggy performance with larger projects

**Requested features**

- Add transparency support for exports
- Implement a text tool
- Provide more brush options and customization
- Add a ruler/shape tool
- Improve audio handling (record, import, sync)


### Sketch Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-pro-draw-and-create-art/id1663200797)

This professional art app offers advanced AI tools for digital painting, illustration, and animation. Create stunning artwork with custom brushes, text-to-image generation, and intelligent editing features. It's designed to streamline your creative workflow on iPads and iPhones.

**Highlights:** Customizable brushes, Text to Image AI, Sketch to Image AI, Magic Edit AI, Auto-Coloring AI, Animation Assist, Advanced Layer System

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SketchPro Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| SketchPro Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| SketchPro Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| SketchPro Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| SketchPro Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 100 Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Tokens | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful drawing tools
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎨 Extensive brush and material options
- 💡 Customizable brushes
- 🎨 Versatile for various art styles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model and lifetime access
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and adjusting certain features
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some advanced tools
- 💰 Subscription fees for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings randomly deleted or lost
- Inability to load or access previous artwork
- Crashes when trying to import photos

**Requested features**

- Add liquify tool
- Improve layer management and manipulation
- Provide more default brushes
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Add shape tools for perfect geometric shapes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RoughAnimator free?

RoughAnimator costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sketch Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RoughAnimator or Sketch Pro?

Sketch Pro is rated higher. RoughAnimator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Sketch Pro averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do RoughAnimator or Sketch Pro have ads?

Sketch Pro shows ads; RoughAnimator does not.

### Which is updated more often, RoughAnimator or Sketch Pro?

RoughAnimator ships an update fortnightly, and Sketch Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, RoughAnimator was updated on October 18, 2026 and Sketch Pro on October 18, 2026.

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