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RetroDrawing
Use this track when you want safer, fresher, or leaner substitutes for a specific Android app.
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Draw
RetroDrawing is an Android app in Draw with a clean, verified release timeline. Release snapshot: Updated: 2001-05-04 | Package: com.github.msx80.retrodrawing | ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a | Target SDK 34 | Latest versio...
Trust score: 74
Risk: Medium risk
Size: 1.3 MB
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More recent releases usually rank better because users need options that are still maintained.
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Smaller packages score better when the track is sensitive to storage, bandwidth, or device overhead.
Ranked options
Ordered using trust, risk, footprint, freshness, and category fit signals.
#1
DrawAnywhere
DrawAnywhere is worth comparing against RetroDrawing when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 2.3 MB.
DrawAnywhere for Android (Draw) with version history and verified package details. Release snapshot: Min SDK 26 | Updated: 2002-02-23 | Developer: shezik | ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-...
Priority score: 66
Trust score: 92
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 2.3 MB
1 versions tracked
#2
Photo Editor
Photo Editor is worth comparing against RetroDrawing when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 10.6 MB.
A closer look at Photo Editor: release details and update history in Draw. Release snapshot: Min SDK 21 | Package: com.burhanrashid52.photoediting | Latest version: 3.0.2 | Develo...
Priority score: 62
Trust score: 80
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 2
Size: 10.6 MB
1 versions tracked
#3
Krita
Krita is worth comparing against RetroDrawing when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 103.1 MB.
A closer look at Krita: release details and update history in Draw. Release snapshot: Target SDK 31 | Developer: The Krita Foundation | Latest version: 5.1.5 | Min SDK 23 | Catego...
Priority score: 60
Trust score: 80
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 2
Size: 103.1 MB
1 versions tracked
#4
Quick Draw Everywhere
Quick Draw Everywhere is worth comparing against RetroDrawing when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 1.3 MB.
Draw and take notes everywhere on your device Release snapshot: Size: 1.3 MB | Package: com.tomer.draw | Category: Draw | Latest version: 1.9 | Target SDK 26 | Developer: Tomer Ro...
Priority score: 56
Trust score: 63
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 2
Size: 1.3 MB
1 versions tracked
#5
BabbyPaint
BabbyPaint is worth comparing against RetroDrawing when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 2.7 MB.
BabbyPaint is an Android app in Draw with a clean, verified release timeline. Release snapshot: Package: dev.alexjyong.babbypaint | Developer: Alex Yong | Latest version: 0.0.6 |...
Priority score: 55
Trust score: 74
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 2.7 MB
1 versions tracked
#6
Fossify Paint Beta
Fossify Paint Beta is worth comparing against RetroDrawing when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 7.3 MB.
Explore Fossify Paint Beta in Draw with trusted metadata and a tracked update history. Track updates and view Release snapshot: Developer: Fossify | Latest version: 1.4.0 | Catego...
Priority score: 55
Trust score: 74
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 7.3 MB
1 versions tracked
#7
FreePaint
FreePaint is worth comparing against RetroDrawing when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 4.8 MB.
Explore FreePaint in Draw with trusted metadata and a tracked update history. Browse version history, inspect Release snapshot: Category: Draw | Size: 4.8 MB | Developer: PastTheP...
Priority score: 55
Trust score: 74
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 4.8 MB
1 versions tracked
#8
Sketching (PFA)
Sketching (PFA) is worth comparing against RetroDrawing when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 12.6 MB.
A closer look at Sketching (PFA): release details and update history in Draw. Release snapshot: Min SDK 21 | Updated: 2006-05-02 | Category: Draw | ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86...
Priority score: 54
Trust score: 71
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 12.6 MB
1 versions tracked
#9
Doodle Dudette
Doodle Dudette is worth comparing against RetroDrawing when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 3.3 MB.
Discover a fun and educational experience for your children with this app! Release snapshot: ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 | Updated: 2001-05-03 | Category: Draw | Min S...
Priority score: 52
Trust score: 61
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 3.3 MB
1 versions tracked
#10
Pocket Paint
Pocket Paint is worth comparing against RetroDrawing when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 3.7 MB.
Advanced Paint Min SDK 21. Category: Draw. Developer: Catrobat. Size: 3.7 MB. Latest 2.12.0. catrobat.paintroi Release snapshot: Category: Draw | Updated: 2009-02-01 | Size: 3.7 M...
Priority score: 51
Trust score: 71
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 3
Size: 3.7 MB
Release freshness: 6246 days ago
1 versions tracked
#11
PxerStudio
PxerStudio is worth comparing against RetroDrawing when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 2.5 MB.
Explore PxerStudio in Draw with trusted metadata and a tracked update history. On benny.pxerstudio . 2.0. Size Release snapshot: Target SDK 29 | Developer: BennyKok | Package: com...
Priority score: 51
Trust score: 58
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 2.5 MB
1 versions tracked
#12
Coloring for Kids
Coloring for Kids is worth comparing against RetroDrawing when you want a similar category fit with a footprint around 0.6 MB.
Coloring game for kids Release snapshot: Latest version: 1.0.1 | Category: Draw | Updated: 2008-09-02 | Target SDK 19 | Min SDK 11 | Package: org.androidsoft.coloring. APK Trust...
Priority score: 50
Trust score: 63
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 2
Size: 0.6 MB
1 versions tracked
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When should I use alternatives pages for RetroDrawing?
Use this track when you already know the app you want to replace and need practical substitutes quickly.
What decides the order on an alternatives page?
The ordering favors safer trust context, fresher releases, cleaner permission signals, and useful differentiation from the current pick.
What is the main trade-off in alternatives pages?
The goal is not to find the most popular app overall, but the most credible replacement for the specific app you started from.
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