Versions

Current version

sketchometry with many new features and tools is currently available in version v26.1 (2026-03-25).

The previous version 1.5.3-legacy is still available.

Version history

sketchometry is continuously being developed. Some of the latest changes and bug fixes are listed below.

We are proud to announce the new version 26.1 of sketchometry. This version comes with a wide range of new features and improvements. Enjoy exploring!

Help

Not sure what sketchometry can do? We now provide a help page that summarizes all features of sketchometry. You can access it directly within the software under “Help”, or online at https://help.sketchometry.org. The help is available in German and English and includes short videos showing how to create and edit objects in sketchometry.

Layout and Features

The toolbar is now more streamlined. Some tools that were previously hidden in subpages are now directly accessible. For example, calculated measurements now take one click less, so you can work faster.

Screenshots can now include LaTeX and icons. This is especially useful for measurements and text.

The gesture overview is now available in almost all sketchometry languages. This makes it much easier to get started and to rediscover features. Soon, you can also find it on our website at https://sketchometry.org.

The properties of the template are now better organized and offer more options. For example, you can now define whether calculated measurements should display the term by default.

The editor now responds more intelligently to input. Wherever you can enter numbers, terms, or text (in properties, tool options, etc.), the editor opens automatically. This makes it easier to enter special characters like α or γ.

Further Changes and Improvements

  • The editor has been improved to take up less space on tablets and smartphones. Its position can now also be configured in the settings.
  • Screenshot scaling can now be adjusted.
  • Structural changes in the code, updated build tools, and many smaller improvements that are not directly visible in everyday use ensure better stability and maintainability.
  • Language packages have been updated.

Version 26.0 brings fresh energy to sketchometry. More functionality, more languages, and greater stability.

Template and Default Properties

Template in the gallery can now be fully customized. The properties defined here are applied to each newly created board.

In the board, default properties for objects are now managed through a dedicated popup. These properties all objects in a board.

Several new default properties have been added to enhance flexibility.

Editor

The editor for functions and text has been redesigned for a more compact layout on tablets and smartphones. It can now also be positioned at the top of the screen.

Additional Features and Improvements

  • New language: French
  • Menu, toolbar, and popups
    • Toolbar redesigned with a cleaner structure and separator lines
    • Closing popups via the “X” is now consistently visible
  • Angle (fixed size) is now supported clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Axes, ticks, and grid are no longer mistakenly measurable
  • Bug affecting measurements with sliders has been fixed

Numerous smaller improvements and optimizations further enhance performance and make sketchometry smoother and more responsive.

This version fixes a bug from v2.5.2 that prevented the “topmost” object from always being measured.

This version fixes two minor bugs:

  1. Moving and rotating objects with two fingers was not saved.
  2. Constructions from version v2.x were not imported correctly since v2.5.1.

In addition, single constructions in the gallery can now be exported directly via a button without having to make a selection first.

The language setting now shows how much of a language has already been translated. If you would like to help translate sketchometry into other languages, please contact us at sketchometry@uni-bayreuth.de.

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a successful start to 2026. We look forward to continuing to explore mathematics with you at your fingertips!

In this patch version we have improved measuring:
now, the “topmost” object is always measured. If you want to measure a different object at a location with multiple objects, you can hold for 3 seconds to see a selection of all possible measurements.

In addition, the gesture overview under “Help” has been updated.

This version fixes an issue with importing files on iOS:
On iOS and iPadOS, .sketcho files can now be opened directly from other apps.
This also allows sharing of designs via AirDrop.

Additionally, the appearance of calculated measurements has been improved.
Instead of (3 x 4) cm = 12 cm², it now shows 3 cm x 4 cm = 12 cm².

For a right angle, the point is now also adjusted
when the angle itself receives new properties.

There are also a lot of internal improvements.
In particular, deleting and undoing/redoing deletions has been optimized.

For version 2.5 we took a bit more time. sketchometry is now noticeably faster, clearer and better.

The new release also adds an info popup so you always know what’s new.

There are a few updates for text and measurements:

  • They can now be fixed to the screen and stay in view. This is especially useful for measurements you want to keep an eye on.
  • Press and hold to copy texts quickly and easily.

Other changes

  • Improved handling of slope triangles
  • Better detection of the “Circle (radius)” gesture
  • Fixed issues when deleting special objects
  • Points can be displayed even smaller
  • Many other small improvements and bug fixes

Preview

We are currently working on help content that will be directly available in sketchometry. There you will find everything about what sketchometry can do for you. The help section will be available in one of the upcoming versions.

sketchometry 2.4 introduces a new setting: From now on, you can specify whether “Draw” and “Construct” can be used in combination or only exclusively. This simplifies usage in the lower grades.

We have also made a few changes to the user interface:

  • Multitools in the toolbar now also have icons.
  • The display of pop-ups on iOS devices has been improved.
  • Under “Properties” you will no longer find the confusing “Appearance” entry.

Of course, there are also a number of bug fixes and improvements. Many thanks to all tipsters and advisors!