# Sketchar vs TernaryClock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TernaryClock at 100% against Sketchar's 33%. TernaryClock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). Sketchar's advantage is ratings volume (9.9K vs 2) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sketchar sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. TernaryClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

TernaryClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketchar has 9.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Sketchar's written reviews are positive against 100% of TernaryClock's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sketchar | TernaryClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchar-ar-drawing-app/id1221482822/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ternaryclock/id6761714021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 227 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SketchAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221482821) | [Chiel Zwinkels](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869126511) |

## What reviewers say

### Sketchar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchar-ar-drawing-app/id1221482822)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #162 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Sketchar PRO | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $17.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| SketchAR PRO | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $42.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| SketchAR PRO | $69.99 | per year |
| Sketchar: Learn to Draw | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for projecting digital art
- 🚀 AR technology makes a superior stencil
- 👍 Helpful for learning to draw
- 👍 Amazing app, game changer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy AR tracking and detection
- 🐛 Laggy and unstable performance
- 💰 Overly restrictive free version
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### TernaryClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ternaryclock/id6761714021)

This app displays time using a balanced ternary system, dividing the day into 27 hours, each with 27 minutes and 27 seconds. It utilizes 'trits' with three values to represent time, offering a unique perspective on temporal measurement.

**Highlights:** Balanced ternary time display, 27-hour day division, Ternary digits ('trits'), Unique time representation, Visualizes 'extended present'

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sketchar free?

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

### Is TernaryClock free?

TernaryClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sketchar or TernaryClock?

TernaryClock is rated higher. Sketchar averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9.9K ratings, while TernaryClock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sketchar or TernaryClock have ads?

Neither Sketchar nor TernaryClock shows ads.

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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.*