# Concepts: Sketch, Note, Draw

> Sketch, plan, take notes and illustrate on an infinite canvas.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tophatch.concepts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tophatch.concepts)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tophatch.concepts`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TopHatch, Inc.
- **Category:** ART\_AND\_DESIGN
- **Downloads:** 7,471,081
- **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (24,219 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.06.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2018-11-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 335 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tophatch.concepts)
- **Website:** [https://concepts.app](https://concepts.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://concepts.app/privacy](https://concepts.app/privacy)

## Description

**Concepts** is a flexible, vector-based creative workspace for sketching, note-taking, planning and illustration on an infinite canvas. Create mind maps, storyboards, product designs, whiteboard ideas and more using pressure-sensitive pencils, pens and brushes optimized for Android, ChromeOS and pen-enabled devices.

Customize tools, grids, gestures and canvas layouts, while using layers, shape guides, live snapping, measurements and editable vector strokes to refine ideas without starting over. The app supports image references and exports, with free features including unlimited drawings, five layers, JPG export and a selection of paper, grid and color options. Premium plans and one-time purchases unlock advanced editing, professional brushes, additional layers, custom grids and PNG, PSD, SVG and DXF export.

## Rankings

- #17,839 — Overall
- #40 — Art and design (Gross)
- #60 — Art and design (Free)
- #10 — design
- #15 — note
- #17 — figma

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.oplus.ipemanager.permission.receiver.DOUBLE_CLICK`
- `com.samsung.android.sdk.penremote.BIND_SPEN_REMOTE`
- `com.tophatch.concepts.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Concepts for solid drawing/notetaking and mobile convenience, noting ongoing updates. Recurrent drawbacks include performance bugs/lag with large files, a cluttered UI around brushes, export resolution limitations on free versions, paywall-based access to features, and lack of cross-device sync. Overall, the app shows strong creative potential but stability and monetization friction are common pain points.

### Pros

- Strong drawing and note-taking capabilities that help organize thoughts and doodles.
- Mobile app enables creativity anytime and anywhere.
- Continuously updated with new features and improvements.
- Straightforward for basic design tasks and approachable for new users.

### Cons

- Buggy and laggy performance, especially with larger or more complex drawings.
- UI readability issues and a cluttered brush/tool controls interface.
- Export limitations: high-resolution exports are often unavailable on the free version and export quality can be inconsistent.
- Paywalls or monetization friction limit access to features and tools.
- No cross-device sync, and some devices experience instability with certain hardware (e.g., stylus tilt).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tophatch.concepts)