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I previously tried your 1-month subscription
to decide whether it was worth paying the full price.
Honestly, 1,000 baht already felt too expensive
for what I got. I only used it for a few days
and then left the rest of the subscription unused.
there’s a new web-based app that integrates very well
with Pinterest. It’s free for almost everything (with some image limits), works across all devices, and is already very good value. Yes, it’s new and a bit rough around the edges, but it’s improving, and I can tolerate that.
That’s why I came back to look at your app again, thinking I might just accept the higher price. But then I saw the price had jumped from 1,000 to 3,000 baht. That honestly shocked me and pushed me to look for alternatives.
I ended up using a much more cost-effective app like Seshr for just 99 baht. It already covers everything I need, except Pinterest integration—but that’s not a real issue. I can simply use a Chrome extension to bulk download images from Pinterest. Problem solved.
So the question is: why is your app so expensive?
The only standout feature is
Pinterest integration and a simple timed slideshow. That’s it.
Meanwhile, there are features I don’t need at all but still have to pay for:
1. Drawing tools — I already use a dedicated drawing app alongside this. It’s more convenient and has better brushes.
2. Progress tracking — I assume that’s what it is, but honestly it’s confusing and feels unnecessary. It just clutters the app. I can track progress more effectively by creating new layers in my drawing app and saving weekly or monthly files.
3. Some kind of layer system you recently added — again, not something I asked for or needed.
To be blunt, none of these features are essential, yet they significantly increase the price. This is exactly why many people choose Procreate over Adobe products.
Even if your app includes all these features, it’s still overpriced. When compared to ArtStudio Pro—which costs about the same (around 1,000 baht) but is far more powerful and complex—your pricing just doesn’t make sense from a user’s perspective.
When you lowered the price back down, I changed my rating from 1 star to 3 stars. But if your pricing were closer to Procreate—or even slightly cheaper—I’d say 4–5 stars would be fair.
(At this point, there are many more alternatives available, so I still haven’t decided to purchase.
And after this, I won’t be updating my rating again.)
In the end,
I think you need to seriously reconsider one thing:
What exactly are users paying for
when they buy your app?
to decide whether it was worth paying the full price.
Honestly, 1,000 baht already felt too expensive
for what I got. I only used it for a few days
and then left the rest of the subscription unused.
there’s a new web-based app that integrates very well
with Pinterest. It’s free for almost everything (with some image limits), works across all devices, and is already very good value. Yes, it’s new and a bit rough around the edges, but it’s improving, and I can tolerate that.
That’s why I came back to look at your app again, thinking I might just accept the higher price. But then I saw the price had jumped from 1,000 to 3,000 baht. That honestly shocked me and pushed me to look for alternatives.
I ended up using a much more cost-effective app like Seshr for just 99 baht. It already covers everything I need, except Pinterest integration—but that’s not a real issue. I can simply use a Chrome extension to bulk download images from Pinterest. Problem solved.
So the question is: why is your app so expensive?
The only standout feature is
Pinterest integration and a simple timed slideshow. That’s it.
Meanwhile, there are features I don’t need at all but still have to pay for:
1. Drawing tools — I already use a dedicated drawing app alongside this. It’s more convenient and has better brushes.
2. Progress tracking — I assume that’s what it is, but honestly it’s confusing and feels unnecessary. It just clutters the app. I can track progress more effectively by creating new layers in my drawing app and saving weekly or monthly files.
3. Some kind of layer system you recently added — again, not something I asked for or needed.
To be blunt, none of these features are essential, yet they significantly increase the price. This is exactly why many people choose Procreate over Adobe products.
Even if your app includes all these features, it’s still overpriced. When compared to ArtStudio Pro—which costs about the same (around 1,000 baht) but is far more powerful and complex—your pricing just doesn’t make sense from a user’s perspective.
When you lowered the price back down, I changed my rating from 1 star to 3 stars. But if your pricing were closer to Procreate—or even slightly cheaper—I’d say 4–5 stars would be fair.
(At this point, there are many more alternatives available, so I still haven’t decided to purchase.
And after this, I won’t be updating my rating again.)
In the end,
I think you need to seriously reconsider one thing:
What exactly are users paying for
when they buy your app?
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The update always ruining the experience
Every time I draw, because I’m comfortable having my wrist on the screen my canvas flip upside down and I hate it.
Response from developer
Turn on the stylus only option in the top left settings menu which will prevent unwanted gestures
Excellent app and excellent service
I’ve been using the app for gesture drawing since early 2022 and it has worked excellently throughout. I had a minor issue with a recent update and reached out about it and had it resolved in only about an hour. Excellent app with an excellent responsive developer. Deserving of I think my only ever App Store review ;)
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It WAS a great app…
This was a great app - could have been still, but latest update limited its functionality and added a paywall.
Disappointed
I used this app a lot but it has recently taken away some basic features and locked them behind a paywall. I do not want to pay 30$ or a have a subscription to keep using this app. Disappointing.
Response from developer
Hi, thank you for your feedback — and for being a long-time user! We completely understand the frustration, and we want to make sure you have the full picture. Here's a quick reminder of what's still free on DrawGestures: • Session Mode — fully available with up to 100 images • Drawing Mode — unlimited free drawing canvas with tracing support • Device Libraries — use images from your photo gallery or local folders The subscription unlocks premium features like our built-in cloud reference libraries, advanced practice tracking, and more. If you're unsure what changed or something isn't behaving as expected, we'd love to help sort it out. Feel free to reply here or reach out at support@drawgestures.com — we're happy to assist!
