# Drawing Pad vs Prêt à Makeup

The clearest difference is monetization model: Drawing Pad at free with in-app purchases against Prêt à Makeup's subscription. Drawing Pad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (44% vs 35%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drawing Pad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Prêt à Makeup sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Drawing Pad against 4.4 for Prêt à Makeup. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99K and 38K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Drawing Pad's written reviews are positive against 35% of Prêt à Makeup's.

Drawing Pad ships an update weekly, Prêt à Makeup every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drawing Pad | Prêt à Makeup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-pad/id1169413062/reviews) | **[4.4 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pret-a-makeup/id1434594204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99K** | 38K |
| Positive reviews | **43.6% of reviews** | 35.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #204 | **#120** |
| Size | 413 MB | 446 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunny Side Hurricane LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467213449) | [Prêt-à-Template](https://appshunter.io/developer/839537582) |

## What reviewers say

### Drawing Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-pad/id1169413062)

**Currently charting:** #204 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app allows users to draw, sketch, and doodle with a variety of tools and brushes. It offers features for photo editing, a coloring book, and the ability to record and share creations. Users can enhance their artwork with stickers, stamps, and frames.

**Highlights:** Drawing, sketching, and doodling tools, Photo editing with magic brush effects, Coloring book with multiple categories, Record and share drawings as video, Stickers, stamps, and frames, Apple Pencil support

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lite Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Offer | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Drawing Pad Subscriptions | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lite Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Good for basic drawing and doodling
- 👍 Helpful for improving drawing skills
- 🎨 Provides a variety of brushes and tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access full features
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Frequent pop-ups and ads
- 🐛 Laggy performance and glitches
- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings not saving properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Unresponsive touch controls

**Requested features**

- More drawing tools and customization options
- Ability to save and export drawings
- Smoother performance and fewer bugs
- More affordable pricing model


### Prêt à Makeup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pret-a-makeup/id1434594204)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Explore and experiment with makeup artistry in a virtual studio. This app offers realistic textures, extensive tools, and face templates to create and perfect any look. Ideal for both beginners and experienced artists to express their style and master makeup techniques.

**Highlights:** Updated interface for enhanced usability, Over 60 themed face templates, 700+ curated makeup products, Realistic makeup textures, Real-time mirroring for symmetrical looks, Adjustable ring light for different lighting, Organize projects into galleries

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access: One Week! | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Black Friday Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.49 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| 10 Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tokens | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic and fun
- 🎨 Variety of makeup options
- 🎨 Unique lighting effects
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🛠️ Lack of blending tools

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving after crashes
- Symmetry tool not always working
- Makeup application issues (e.g. harsh lines)

**Requested features**

- More free makeup palettes and faces
- Brush/blending tool options
- Ability to adjust brush size
- Contour and bronzer options
- Hair color and style customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drawing Pad free?

Drawing Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Prêt à Makeup free?

Prêt à Makeup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drawing Pad or Prêt à Makeup?

Prêt à Makeup is rated higher. Drawing Pad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while Prêt à Makeup averages 4.4 from 38K ratings.

### Do Drawing Pad or Prêt à Makeup have ads?

Prêt à Makeup shows ads; Drawing Pad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drawing Pad or Prêt à Makeup?

Drawing Pad ships an update weekly, and Prêt à Makeup every 10 days. Most recently, Drawing Pad was updated on November 8, 2026 and Prêt à Makeup on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Drawing Pad or Prêt à Makeup?

Drawing Pad currently peaks at #204 in the App Store charts, and Prêt à Makeup at #120. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*