Libraries missing/ paywalled?
Response from developer
Hi Keelah — sorry for the disruption, and thanks for using the app all these years. To be clear: the libraries weren't moved behind a paywall, they were removed entirely because of a licensing issue on our end. We won't keep distributing an artist's work without proper permission, so the packs came down while we sort out the rights. We respect every artist and creator whose work made those libraries what they were. We're working on relicensing now and will bring the reference content back as soon as it's cleared. If the app isn't delivering what you're paying for right now, email me at support@drawgestures.com — I'd rather fix it for you than lose you.
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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?
The update always ruining the experience
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
Response from developer
Thank you so much for this wonderful review — and for being with us since 2022! It genuinely means a lot that you took the time to write your first-ever App Store review for us. We're glad we could resolve your issue quickly, and we'll keep working hard to earn that support. Wishing you many more great drawing sessions ahead! 🙏
