# ShadowDraw vs Prêt à Makeup

The clearest difference is monetization model: ShadowDraw at free with in-app purchases against Prêt à Makeup's subscription. ShadowDraw also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 35%). Prêt à Makeup's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (38K vs 1.8K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShadowDraw sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month 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.

Prêt à Makeup holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prêt à Makeup has 38K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of ShadowDraw's written reviews are positive against 35% of Prêt à Makeup's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ShadowDraw ships an update every 6 weeks, Prêt à Makeup every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShadowDraw | Prêt à Makeup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowdraw-learn-how-to-draw/id1223507083/reviews) | **[4.4 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pret-a-makeup/id1434594204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.4% of reviews** | 35.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#126** |
| Size | 820 MB | 446 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shadow Draw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1223507082) | [Prêt-à-Template](https://appshunter.io/developer/839537582) |

## What reviewers say

### ShadowDraw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowdraw-learn-how-to-draw/id1223507083)

Learn to draw with guided, step-by-step lessons designed for beginners. Follow the strokes of professional artists to build confidence and master fundamental techniques. Explore thousands of tutorials across various popular art subjects.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step guided drawing lessons, Thousands of tutorials, Manga, anime, people, animals, and nature subjects, Art Teacher Mode, Sketch My Way Mode, Builds drawing fundamentals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShadowDraw: Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| ShadowDraw: Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for beginners
- 🎨 Variety of drawing topics
- 👍 Intuitive step-by-step guidance
- 💡 Relaxing and therapeutic experience
- 🤖 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 🤔 Tracing-focused approach may not teach drawing fundamentals
- 🔍 Difficulty finding purchased content
- 🔀 Jumping between steps too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings disappearing after completion
- App crashing on launch for some users
- Eraser tool not working properly with coloring feature

**Requested features**

- More free drawing content
- Canvas rotation and reference image positioning
- Ability to save progress on drawings
- Clearer visual indicators for brush/pen changes
- Side-by-side drawing mode to practice without tracing


### Prêt à Makeup

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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 ShadowDraw free?

ShadowDraw 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, ShadowDraw or Prêt à Makeup?

Prêt à Makeup is rated higher. ShadowDraw averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Prêt à Makeup averages 4.4 from 38K ratings.

### Do ShadowDraw or Prêt à Makeup have ads?

Both ShadowDraw and Prêt à Makeup show ads.

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

ShadowDraw ships an update every 6 weeks, and Prêt à Makeup every 10 days. Most recently, ShadowDraw was updated on November 6, 2026 and Prêt à Makeup on November 8, 2026.

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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.*