Comparison

inkPad 2 vs Wisp

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

Head to head
About

inkPad 2

This open-source vector illustration app is designed for iPad, offering high performance for complex drawings. It supports a wide range of features including paths, text, images, and unlimited layers, with easy export options.

Highlights
  • High performance vector editing
  • Pen tool for bezier paths
  • Compound paths, masks, and groups
  • Text and image placement
  • Unlimited layers
  • Multiple export formats (SVG, PDF, PNG, JPEG)
  • Snap to grid and path edges
Features
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Inkpad is an open-source vector illustration app. It was designed from scratch for the iPad. It supports paths, compound paths, text, images, groups, masks, gradient fills, and an unlimited number of layers. Inkpad was designed with performance in mind – it can easily handle drawings with hundreds to thousands of shapes without bogging down. Export your finished illustrations directly to your Dropbox or Files App. Features: • Very high performance. Select, scale and rotate hundreds of objects with zero lag. • Create arbitrary bezier paths with the Pen tool. • Create compound paths, masks and groups. • Create text objects. • Place photos from your albums. • Boolean operators on paths (Unite, Intersect, Exclude, Subtract Front) • Powerful scale and rotate tools. • Gradient fills with interactive editing on canvas. • Arbitrary stroke dash patterns. • Unlimited layers per drawing. • Rename, rearrange, delete, hide and lock layers. • Adjust layer transparency. • Snap to grid, points, and path edges. • Isolate the active layer for easy editing. • Email drawings as SVG, PDF, PNG and JPEG. • Send SVG, PDF, PNG, and JPEG directly to your Dropbox or Files App. If any problems, please email: iosuppor@gmail.com License: Inkpad is an Open Source Software. It is distributed under the Mozilla Public License v2.0. Many thanks to the Author and the source code you can find on the Github here: https://github.com/sprang/Inkpad

About

Wisp

This app offers a completely frameless web browsing experience, removing all UI elements for maximum immersion. It's ideal for cloud gaming, kiosks, and digital signage, providing a clean, edge-to-edge display.

Highlights
  • Frameless browsing experience
  • Optimized for cloud gaming
  • iOS Game Mode integration
  • Customizable gesture navigation
  • Always-On mode for kiosks
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Wisp removes the browser "chrome" elements like address bars, toolbars, and status indicators to give you a truly frameless, immersive web experience. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a dedicated handheld console or a kiosk. While standard browsers force UI elements onto the screen, Wisp gets out of your way. It is the essential utility for cloud gamers, digital signage, and minimalists. BUILT FOR CLOUD GAMING Finally, play services like Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce Now, and Luna without the clutter. --- Zero UI, 100% Immersion: Reclaim your screen real estate. No white bars or buttons blocking your view—just the game. --- iOS Game Mode Support: Wisp integrates with iOS Game Mode to prioritize performance and reduce background activity for the lowest possible latency. --- Desktop-Class Quality: Automatically requests high-resolution desktop streams (1080p+) instead of limited mobile versions. --- Controller Ready: Full support for Bluetooth controllers (Xbox, PS5, Backbone, etc.) with no input interference. CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROLS Because there are no visible buttons, Wisp uses intuitive gestures that you can customize in Settings: --- Smart Gestures: Swipe to go back, long-press to access the menu, or create custom zones. --- No Accidental Exits: "Locked" browsing ensures you never accidentally swipe out of a game during an intense moment. PERFECT FOR KIOSKS & DASHBOARDS Need to display a Home Assistant dashboard, a live metric counter, or a digital menu? --- Always-On Mode: Prevents screen dimming while active. --- Clean Presentation: Display content edge-to-edge for a professional look. KEY FEATURES • Frameless Engine: Removes top and bottom system bars. • Game Mode Integration: Prioritizes frame rates and responsiveness. • Gesture Navigation: fully configurable swipes and zones. • Privacy Focused: A lightweight browser that doesn't track your data. Stop playing in a tab. Start playing in Wisp.

Screenshots

Wisp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wisp at 100% against inkPad 2's 18%. Wisp also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.5). inkPad 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, 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

Wisp is free to download; inkPad 2 costs $2.99 up front. Wisp sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. inkPad 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wisp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of inkPad 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wisp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

inkPad 2 ships an update every 4 months, Wisp monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
inkPad 2 versus Wisp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterinkPad 2Wisp
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStone Studio Co., Ltd.Tony Sundharam

Customer experience

inkPad 2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative78.6%

Wisp

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

inkPad 2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Wisp

One-time2
  • Super Res Streams$1.99
  • Advanced Gesture Zones$3.99

Questions

Is inkPad 2 free?
inkPad 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wisp free?
Wisp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, inkPad 2 or Wisp?
Wisp is rated higher. inkPad 2 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Wisp averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do inkPad 2 or Wisp have ads?
Neither inkPad 2 nor Wisp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, inkPad 2 or Wisp?
inkPad 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Wisp monthly. Most recently, inkPad 2 was updated on October 7, 2026 and Wisp on October 1, 2026.

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