Comparison

AR Drawing vs PainterAR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AR Drawing

Learn to draw human figures and animals with easy, step-by-step guides. Explore various body parts, styles, and even cute creatures. Save your favorite elements for future practice.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step drawing lessons
  • Human body part categories
  • Multiple drawing styles
  • Save favorite elements
  • Draw cute animals
Features
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Draw Human Body – AR Drawing & Anatomy Sketch Learn how to draw the human body step by step with easy anatomy lessons and AR camera tracing tools. Practice body poses, facial features, anime characters, and realistic sketches in a simple and fun way. Features: • AR Camera Drawing for tracing on paper • Step-by-step anatomy lessons • Human body & body part categories • Realistic and anime drawing styles • Smart tools: Lock Image, Flip & Black/White Mode • Beginner-friendly tutorials Learn to Draw: • Full Body Poses • Eyes, Lips & Nose • Hands & Feet • Anime Characters • Figure Sketches • Anatomy Practice Perfect for beginners, students, and drawing lovers. Download Draw Human Body and start drawing today!

About

PainterAR

Transform your sketches into digital art with augmented reality tracing and advanced digital inking tools. This app offers a complete workflow from paper to digital, with features for beginners and professionals alike. Explore a curated library of inspiration and progressive courses to enhance your artistic skills.

Highlights
  • AR drawing with stable projection
  • Advanced AR anchor mode for precise placement
  • Smart plane detection for instant creation
  • Import sketches for digital inking
  • 30+ professional brushes
  • Infinite layers system
  • Curated inspiration library and courses
Features
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Experience the ultimate "Paper-to-Digital" creative companion. Unlike simple tracing apps, PainterAR creates a complete loop from "Paper Sketch" to "Digital Art". Whether you are a beginner building confidence or a comic enthusiast pursuing professional results, you will find the perfect solution here. 【KEY FEATURES】 1. AR Drawing: Perfect Proportions Technology makes observation intuitive. • Stand Mode: Stable projection with zero latency. The ideal way for beginners to master hand-eye coordination. • Advanced AR Anchor Mode: Lock your virtual art to the paper by snapping a custom anchor (e.g., a doodle or card). Move your phone freely to check details without drift—ideal for easels or detailed desk work. • Smart Plane Detection: Instantly detects surfaces without markers. Start creating anywhere, anytime. 2. Digital Inking & Coloring Classic digital art workflow made easy. • Import & Inking: One-tap import of pencil sketches as a reference layer. • Pro Brush Library: 30+ selected brushes (pencils, ink pens, markers, etc.) for any style. 3. Infinite Layers System Modify without fear. • Professional Layering: Manage line art, base colors, and shadows on separate layers to keep even complex works organized. • Non-Destructive Workflow: Change color schemes anytime without ruining your original line art. 4. Curated Inspiration Library Quality over quantity. • Exclusive Originals: Explore themes from "Fantasy Props" to "Cat Girl" and "Mystic Elf Theatre". • Progressive Courses: From beginner "Playful Shape Friends" to advanced "Fan Art". Every lesson blends storytelling with skills, helping you create stylish art immediately. 【WHO IS IT FOR?】 • Comic Fans: Master the "Sketch -> Import -> Color" workflow. • Beginners: Use AR to fix proportions and build confidence. • Pros: Visual aid for anatomy and perspective. 【AWARDS】 ▶ Microsoft “Imagine Cup” – Top 3 ▶ 13th “Challenge Cup” – 1st Place ▶ 2nd “Internet+” Innovation Competition – 1st Place ▶ 4th College Innovation Competition – 1st Place Privacy Policy: https://painterar.com/Privacy.aspx Terms of Use: https://painterar.com/Terms.aspx Download PainterAR now. Turn your sketchbook into a digital studio! Contact: support@painterar.com

Screenshots

AR Drawing4 screens
PainterAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PainterAR at 4.4 against AR Drawing's 3.7. PainterAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). AR Drawing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PainterAR sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. AR Drawing asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PainterAR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 454 and 663 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of AR Drawing's written reviews are positive against 33% of PainterAR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Drawing ships an update every 4 months, PainterAR weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AR Drawing versus PainterAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR DrawingPainterAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (454 ratings)4.4 (663 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews — better32.9% of reviews
Number of ratings454663 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB210 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBinh LePainter AR Ltd.

Customer experience

AR Drawing

All ratings455 ratings
Positive63.5%
Neutral10.1%
Negative26.4%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral12.6%
Negative46.6%

PainterAR

All ratings663 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive32.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative62.0%

User reviews

AR Drawing

From 454 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful step-by-step instructions
  • 👍 Variety of drawing options
  • 😊 Improved drawing skills

Room to improve

  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Forced to enable tracking
  • 🐛 Tutorials not loading properly

PainterAR

From 663 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Helpful for drawing and improving art skills
  • ⏱️ Saves time in the drawing process
  • 📚 Provides useful tutorials and guides

Room to improve

  • 💰 Overly restrictive free trial and paywall for full features
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs that disrupt the drawing process
  • 🔍 Difficult to use own photos without paying
  • 🤖 AR mode is not very responsive or accurate

Bugs and requests

AR Drawing

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to continue tutorials
  • Inability to progress without enabling tracking
  • Blurry/missing step-by-step instructions

Requested features

3 requests
  • More in-depth drawing tutorials
  • Add hair and shading techniques
  • Option to disable ads

PainterAR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently during use
  • Issues with loading own photos and images
  • AR mode is unreliable and hard to control

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more free drawing options and templates
  • Improve the ability to use own photos and images
  • Provide better instructions and tutorials for new users
  • Fix crashes and stability issues

In-app purchases

None

AR Drawing

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

PainterAR

Subscriptions11
  • PainterAR-PRO7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • First 3-Day Free3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Painter PRO$8.997 Days
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  • PainterAR-PRO7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • PainterAR-PRO1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • PainterAR PRO$29.993 Months
  • Special Offer$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • PainterAR-PRO7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • First 3-Day Free3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • PainterAR PRO$79.99

Questions

Is AR Drawing free?
AR Drawing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PainterAR free?
PainterAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AR Drawing or PainterAR?
PainterAR is rated higher. AR Drawing averages 3.7 out of 5 from 454 ratings, while PainterAR averages 4.4 from 663 ratings.
Do AR Drawing or PainterAR have ads?
AR Drawing shows ads; PainterAR does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Drawing or PainterAR?
AR Drawing ships an update every 4 months, and PainterAR weekly. Most recently, AR Drawing was updated on November 1, 2026 and PainterAR on November 3, 2026.

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