Comparison

Sketchar vs Quick Draw

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

Head to head
About

Sketchar

Learn to draw with augmented reality and AI-powered lessons. This app offers a comprehensive drawing tool, community contests, and personalized learning plans to enhance your artistic skills. Practice art to relieve stress and impress others with your creations.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality drawing guidance
  • AI-powered personalized learning plans
  • 550+ drawing lessons
  • Comprehensive drawing toolset
  • Community contests and collaboration
  • Stress relief through art practice
Features
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Sketchar is for you if you want to improve your drawing skills, express yourself through art, impress friends and family with stunning artwork, collaborate with peers, relieve stress, or become a Pro. We have merged AR and AI together to speed up your learning experience and make it more entertaining.  Here are the unique features that can only be found on the Sketchar app:  1.COURSES 550+ drawing lessons based on characters you love. You can start with a beginner set or delve deeper into a specific topic to improve your artistic skills, for example, in creating portraits or anime.  2. PERSONALIZED PLAN Based on AI to speed up your creative growth 3. DRAWING TOOL Powerful toolset to create stunning art in minutes. 4.CONTESTS Join the community to collaborate with peers. 5. AUGMENTED REALITY for drawing  We invented that in 2012. Through your smartphone camera, you can see an AR sketch on the surface in front of you. Just take a pencil and follow the virtual lines on the paper step-by-step. This function is also employed by professional artists to scale sketches onto surfaces like walls. Use carefully and follow the video guide. and many other features.  Btw, practicing art helps relieve stress. Download Sketchar now and learn to draw like never before. ---  In-app purchases: Sketchar offers four paid auto-renewable subscription options that give you unlimited access to the app's premium content and features.  1-Week Subscription - $7.99 / Week 1 -Month Subscription – $14.99 / Month  1-Year Subscription with 3-Day Trial – $69.99 / Year  1-Year Special Offer Subscription – $34.99 / Year  Prices may vary across countries. Prices are equal to the value that Application Store Matrix determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in USD.  We are always interested in your opinion, so please email us at hi@sketchar.io.

About

Quick Draw

Transform your device into an AR projector to trace any image onto surfaces like walls or canvases. Anchor images in 3D space and adjust them for seamless drawing. Ideal for artists, educators, and families looking to simplify the tracing process.

Highlights
  • AR image projection
  • LiDAR anchoring
  • Adjustable opacity
  • Scale designs instantly
  • Works on any surface
  • Universal iPhone/iPad app
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful AR tracing projector. Project any image onto a wall, canvas, or sidewalk—no grid lines, no bulky projector, just your screen and your imagination. One-time purchase — no ads How it works 1. Tag – Choose any photo and tap your surface. QuickDraw AR locks it in 3-D space using Apple’s ARKit and LiDAR (when available). 2. Tweak – Pinch, rotate, and move to size your reference exactly where you want it. Adjust opacity so your lines stay visible without blocking your view. 3. Trace – Draw naturally while your image stays perfectly anchored—even when you move or step back. Key features * LiDAR precision for rock-solid image anchoring on supported devices * Works anywhere—walls, sidewalks, canvases, whiteboards, classroom posters * Instantly scale designs—from small sketches to giant murals * Use any photo on your device * Universal purchase—works on both iPhone and iPad * No ads. No subscriptions. Just one-time purchase. Who’s it for * Parents and kids tracing chalk art or coloring pages * Teachers projecting diagrams or maps in class * Chalk and street artists scaling up sketches outdoors * Muralists and sign painters planning complex layouts * Anyone who loves to draw—faster and easier Why Quick Draw AR? Go from idea to outline in minutes, not hours. QuickDraw AR keeps your reference image steady so you can focus on what matters—the fun of creating. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. Just pure, fast tracing magic.

Screenshots

Sketchar4 screens
Quick Draw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sketchar at Free against Quick Draw's $0.99. Sketchar also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 12) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Quick Draw's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 33%) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). On ads 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

Sketchar is free to download; Quick Draw costs $0.99 up front. Sketchar sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Quick Draw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sketchar holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketchar has 9.8K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Sketchar's written reviews are positive against 71% of Quick Draw's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sketchar ships an update fortnightly, Quick Draw every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Sketchar versus Quick Draw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketcharQuick Draw
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.2 (9.8K ratings) — better4.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.8K — better12
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#124#39 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSketchARAaron Jones

Customer experience

Sketchar

All ratings9,788 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews1,290 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative54.5%

Quick Draw

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Sketchar

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • AR tracking frequently loses paper
  • App crashes and resets progress
  • Ads disrupt drawing and cause loss of work
  • Brightness/lighting issues affect performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free drawing lessons and content
  • Improve AR tracking and stability
  • Allow drawing without full page detection
  • Add more drawing tools and brushes for free users
  • Improve organization and navigation of lessons

Quick Draw

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Sketchar

Subscriptions13
  • 1 Week$3.997 Days
  • 1 Week$7.997 Days
  • Sketchar PRO$10.991 Month
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  • 1 month$17.991 Month
  • 1 Year$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year$34.991 Year
  • SketchAR PRO$39.993 Months
  • 1 Year$42.991 Year
  • 1 Year1 Year trial$44.991 Year
  • 1 Year3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • SketchAR PRO$69.991 Year
  • Sketchar: Learn to Draw7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • 1 Year3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$149.99
None

Quick Draw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sketchar free?
Sketchar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Draw free?
Quick Draw costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sketchar or Quick Draw?
Sketchar is rated higher. Sketchar averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Quick Draw averages 4.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Sketchar or Quick Draw have ads?
Neither Sketchar nor Quick Draw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sketchar or Quick Draw?
Sketchar ships an update fortnightly, and Quick Draw every 2 months. Most recently, Sketchar was updated on September 24, 2026 and Quick Draw on September 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Sketchar or Quick Draw?
Sketchar currently peaks at #124 in the App Store charts, and Quick Draw at #39. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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