Learn how to Draw 3D vs Drawing from References
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn how to Draw 3D
Learn to create anamorphic drawings with animated, step-by-step instructions. This app guides you through creating 3D art, regardless of your skill level, with easy-to-follow animations for each drawing step.
- Animated step-by-step drawing instructions
- Create anamorphic 3D drawings
- Easy to follow for all skill levels
- Dozens of different objects to draw
- Continuous updates with new lessons
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Learn how to draw 3D is an excellent painting application which is imitating the real pencil to Help you create an anamorphic drawing with animated step-by-step instructions easy to follow. The instructions are animated just watch the animation and copy every line, you may repeat the animation of each step until you end with fantastic drawings. An Anamorphic image is a deformed image that appears in its true shape when viewed in some unconventional way. Whether you are at home or at a party or just want to waste time in the airplane, this app will teach you how to draw dozens of different objects and create amazing Art regardless of your skill level. - EASY: you don't need any special skills, just start drawing - INTERESTING: try different styles of drawings - self-teaching: Each drawing is divided into a number of animated steps which are easy to follow Main Features: - Draw creative - Animated instructions - Continuous updates • The app includes 3D drawings lessons such as: Learn How to Draw 3D Eiffel Tower Learn How to Draw 3D Love Learn How to Draw 3D Dice Learn How to Draw 3D Hexagon Learn How to Draw 3D Cube Learn How to Draw 3D Ball Learn How to Draw 3D Water Drop Learn How to Draw 3D Hole Learn How to Draw 3D Cylinder Learn How to Draw 3D Heart Learn How to Draw 3D Ladder Learn How to Draw 3D Mayan Pyramid Learn How to Draw 3D Glass of Water Learn How to draw 3D Pyramid Learn How to draw 3D Pisa Tower and much more 3D Art pencil Drawings tutorial! "In drawing, nothing is better than the first attempt" Pablo Picasso Enjoy!
Drawing from References
This app provides a vast library of curated portraits and poses for artists to practice and learn realistic drawing. It offers AI-powered portrait generation, customizable drawing aids like grids and filters, and access to additional reference collections.
- Vast library of portraits and poses
- AI-powered custom portrait generation
- Customizable grid overlay
- Blur and grayscale filters
- Searchable Unsplash database
- Additional reference collections (hands, feet)
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* No more "I don't know what to draw" Blank page anxiety is real. "Drawing from References" fixes it with thousands of curated portraits and poses you can actually use — no endless scrolling, no copyright headaches, just reference photos picked for artists who want to get better. * The tools that actually help - A huge library that keeps growing. Portraits, full-body poses, hands, feet, even still life setups. - AI portraits on demand (Premium) Need a specific look that doesn't exist yet? Generate one. Pick the gender, age, expression, hair, vibe — get a custom reference built for exactly what you're practicing. * Built-in drawing aids that don't get in your way - Grid overlay Nail your proportions without guessing. Adjustable, so it fits your style. - Blur filter See the big shapes first. Details can wait. - Grayscale filter Kill the color noise and train your eye on values — the thing that actually makes shading look right. * More than portraits Hands, feet, still life, and a direct line into Unsplash's massive photo library when you want something specific. * Practice with a plan, not just vibes Likeness, proportion, values — the stuff that trips everyone up. Drawing References gives you the reference and the tools to actually fix it, session after session. Download it. Open the app. Start drawing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.drawingreferencesapp.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Learn how to Draw 3D at 4.2 against Drawing from References's 3.5. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Learn how to Draw 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Drawing from References sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Learn how to Draw 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Learn how to Draw 3D's written reviews are positive against 25% of Drawing from References's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Learn how to Draw 3D ships an update every 3 months, Drawing from References every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learn how to Draw 3D | Drawing from References |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (27 ratings) — better | 3.5 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ben massoud hamza | fnx.io |
Customer experience
Learn how to Draw 3D
Drawing from References
In-app purchases
Learn how to Draw 3D
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Upgrade to Premium$2.99
Drawing from References
- Upgrade to PRO7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Upgrade to PRO7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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