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What it does
Concepts is a vector-based sketching, note-taking and design workspace built around an infinite canvas.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Free plan
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · concepts.app
Paid from
4.99Read 23 Sep 2026 · concepts.app
Support
Support is offered through an in-app Ask Us Anything channel, FAQ, manual, tutorials and email support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Founded
LinkedIn lists TopHatch as founded in 2012.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Brush engine
Pens, pencils, markers, airbrushes and watercolor tools support pressure, tilt, velocity and live smoothing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Cloud and file integrations
The feature table lists iCloud Drive backup on Apple devices, configurable cloud solutions on Windows and Google Drive backup on Android/ChromeOS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Company size and headquarters
LinkedIn lists TopHatch as a privately held 11–50 employee company headquartered in San Carlos, California.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Cross-platform file limitation
iOS uses .concept files while Windows, Android and ChromeOS use .concepts files, and the two formats are not yet compatible.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Desktop app
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · concepts.app
Documentation
The official manual provides a quick-start guide plus detailed explanations of canvas gestures, tools, layers, objects, importing and exporting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Editable vectors
Every stroke is editable and can be moved, resized, recolored or otherwise adjusted without redrawing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Funding
LinkedIn shows two funding rounds, including a US$500,000 seed round dated September 22, 2016, with Superhero Capital listed as an investor.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Google Play data safety
Google Play reports no third-party data sharing, possible collection of personal and financial information, encryption in transit and user-requested deletion.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Illustration tools
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · concepts.app
Import and export
Supported workflows include PDF, JPG, PNG, PSD, SVG and DXF export, with PDF and image importing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Infinite canvas
The canvas supports zooming, movable artboards and working at multiple levels of detail.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Layers
The app provides automatic and manual layering, with infinite layers available as a paid feature.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
License model
Concepts itself is proprietary; its license page lists third-party open-source components under licenses including Apache 2.0, MIT, BSD, CDDL, CPOL, CC0, zlib and Unlicense.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Limit: Android complaints
Google Play reviewers complain about missing Android color palettes or shape recognition without a subscription, purchase/account problems and Samsung DeX drawing failures.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appbrain.com
Limit: desktop input
Windows Central reports that touch-oriented selection and lasso workflows can be limiting or unresponsive on non-touch PCs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · windowscentral.com
Limit: paywall
Windows Central criticizes the paywall because importing images, infinite layers and standard exports are restricted in the free version.Read 15 Oct 2026 · windowscentral.com
Limit: platform parity
Parka Blogs reports that Android and Windows historically lacked several iPad capabilities and used incompatible file formats.Read 15 Oct 2026 · parkablogs.com
Mobile app
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · concepts.app
Notable news: Android release
Google Play lists the 2026.9 update as improving sign-in, purchases, folders and object creation while adding per-app language settings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Notable news: iOS release
The Apple listing records Concepts version 6.36 on September 30, 2026, adding Apple Image Playground import, zoom and rotation toggles and stability work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Object libraries
Users can drag reusable objects onto a canvas, create their own objects and use professional object packs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Pexels integration
The feature list includes Pexels image search for iOS/iPadOS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Praise: ease of use
Parka Blogs describes Concepts as simple and straightforward to learn and well suited to sketching and visual journaling.Read 15 Oct 2026 · parkablogs.com
Praise: ideation workflow
Creative Bloq says the infinite canvas, vector engine and streamlined interface are useful for brainstorming, iteration, architecture and product design.Read 15 Oct 2026 · creativebloq.com
Precision tools
Grids, snapping, scale, measurement and shape guides support measured drawing and technical layouts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Presentation design
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · concepts.app
Presentation mode
Presentation Mode lets users sketch live for clients or teams and is currently listed as an iOS feature.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Rating on AppBrain
4.15 out of 5 from 11,680 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · appbrain.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.7 out of 5 from 27K ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Google Play
4.1 out of 5 from 11.7K reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Real-time collaboration
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · concepts.app
Security and privacy statement
The privacy policy says TopHatch uses personal, commercial and network data to operate, support, analyze, improve and secure its services.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
System requirements
Minimums listed are iOS 15, Windows 10 version 19041 or Android 8, with 1GB memory on iOS/Android and 4GB on Windows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Template library
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · concepts.app

Plans and prices

Basic Price not published Five layers Read 23 Sep 2026 · concepts.app
Pro monthly subscription $4.99 a month billed monthly Subscription access to Pro features and services Read 23 Sep 2026 · concepts.app
Pro yearly subscription $29.99 a year billed annually Subscription access to Pro features and services Read 23 Sep 2026 · concepts.app
Teams self-service monthly $10 a month billed monthly Regular updates · Priority support · Self-service billing · Re-assignable licenses · Multiple admins Read 23 Sep 2026 · concepts.app
Teams self-service yearly $100 a year billed annually Regular updates · Priority support · Self-service billing · Re-assignable licenses · Multiple admins Read 23 Sep 2026 · concepts.app
Basics Free Infinite canvas · unlimited drawings and folders · five layers · grids, snap, scale and measure · JPG exports Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Education Free Free for qualifying institutions Teacher and student licenses for qualifying schools Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Pro subscription $4.99 a month $4.99 / month Every feature across platforms · all brush and object packs · infinite layers · PDF import/export · seven-day trial Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Teams self-service $10 a month $10 / month per teammate Every tool and feature · priority support · cross-platform licenses · self-service billing · re-assignable licenses Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Pro subscription $29.99 a year $29.99 / year Every feature across platforms · all brush and object packs · infinite layers · PDF import/export · seven-day trial Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Essentials $39.99, paid once $39.99 one-time purchase Single platform · selection and editing tools · infinite layers · advanced transforms · shape guides · powerful exports Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app
Teams self-service $100 a year $100 / year per teammate Every tool and feature · priority support · cross-platform licenses · self-service billing · re-assignable licenses Read 15 Oct 2026 · concepts.app

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