ShadowDraw: Learn How to Draw

ShadowDraw: Learn How to Draw

Easy Drawing App for Beginners

1.7K ratings
478 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 14, 2017
  • April 20, 2026

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Learn to draw with guided, step-by-step lessons designed for beginners. Follow the strokes of professional artists to build confidence and master fundamental techniques. Explore thousands of tutorials across various popular art subjects.

Step-by-step guided drawing lessons
Thousands of tutorials
Manga, anime, people, animals, and nature subjects
Art Teacher Mode
Sketch My Way Mode
Builds drawing fundamentals
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What's New in ShadowDraw

2026.4

April 20, 2026

This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements. • Fixed an issue with saved drawings • Updated Spanish and Swedish localizations Enjoying ShadowDraw? Your review helps us keep improving and helps other beginners discover the app. Simply tap on Rate and Review in the Menu to share your feedback!

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Subscription plans

ShadowDraw: Monthly Plan

Premium access to ShadowDraw+ for one month.

$7.991 Month
7 Days trial
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User reviews

Do not get this game

It made me buy everything I hate it so much

Ridiculous

In this app you have to buy almost everything which in this case is just heartbreaking, I asked my dad to allow me to get the app and he let me, I was just trying to work on my artwork, and if you look at the pictures when you look at the app in the App Store it shows a Persian cat, it looks exactly like my cat and when I got the app it tried to make me subscribe and pay & all that dumb stuff. Plus when ur drawing a bird they, make the lines so small and the brush size so big so your bird looks like a blob at the end I hate this app, Two Stars ⭐️⭐️
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Cool but…

I really like this app, it has improved my drawing but my biggest concern is wanting to draw something else, but I have to pay for every single lesson. I get you guys worked hard on this app, but seriously, I just wanted to improve my artwork on here without paying for every single thing. If you don’t want to pay, I suggest you not download this.
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Awesome

I really like this app, it really helps you and it’s super cool, although I would like to draw more of the anime poses of female and male or the cats and dogs, it gets pretty boring when you are only able to draw a couple things and that you have to wait for the daily drawings, also for the kids out there who’s mom or dad probably won’t get the subscription but other than that it’s still fun when you start!😃
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Am-MEOW-zing

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Drawings disappearing after completion

Bug

App crashing on launch for some users

Bug

Eraser tool not working properly with coloring feature

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

More free drawing content

Feature

Canvas rotation and reference image positioning

Feature

Ability to save progress on drawings

Feature

Clearer visual indicators for brush/pen changes

Feature

Side-by-side drawing mode to practice without tracing

Feature

FAQ

What is ShadowDraw?

ShadowDraw is a drawing application designed for beginners to learn how to draw on an iPad using an Apple Pencil. It provides guided, step-by-step lessons that mimic the strokes of professional artists to teach fundamental drawing skills.

What kind of drawing lessons are available?

The app offers thousands of step-by-step tutorials covering popular art subjects such as manga and anime characters, people and portraits, animals, architecture, botanical art, and more. It also includes lessons on line control, shapes, proportions, shading, and detailing.

How does the learning process work?

Lessons are broken down into simple, guided steps. Each step unlocks only after the previous one is completed, providing a structured learning path. Users can choose between 'Art Teacher Mode,' where brushes and colors are pre-selected, or 'Sketch My Way,' offering creative freedom with tool and color choices.

Is ShadowDraw free to use?

The app is free to download and offers some free content. However, a ShadowDraw+ membership is available for purchase, which unlocks the full library of lessons and supports Family Sharing. This indicates a freemium or free with in-app purchases model.

What are the benefits of using ShadowDraw?

ShadowDraw helps beginners build confidence and accuracy by learning real drawing fundamentals. Its structured approach and approachable lessons make it easy to build a daily drawing habit, even for those with busy schedules. It has also been recognized by Apple as App of the Day.