Comparison

smART sketcher projector vs BrightBuddies

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

Head to head
About

smART sketcher projector

This app transforms a projector into a creative tool for sketching, drawing, and learning to write. It offers step-by-step guidance for users of all ages, allowing them to project personal photos or pre-loaded activities. Enhance your experience with exclusive content through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Project personal photos for drawing
  • Step-by-step drawing instructions
  • Learn to write letters and cursive
  • Pre-loaded activity packs
  • Filter images for different drawing mediums
  • Subscription for exclusive content
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The smART sketcher Projector App is compatible with both the original smART sketcher® Projector and the smART sketcher® 2.0 Projector. Please note this App is not compatible with the smART sketcher® AI Projector. Sketch, draw, and learn to write like a pro using the smART sketcher® Projector and this FREE APP. Step-by-step instructions guide small – or large – hands through the entire process. It makes learning playful and engaging. Just as it should be! Note: You need to have a smART sketcher® Projector to use this app. smART sketcher® puts the fun of sketching, drawing, and writing into the hands of kids ages 5 to 105 using a smART sketcher® Projector. Kids can download photos from any mobile device or use pre-loaded activity packs for endless play-and-learning activities. smART sketcher® encourages creativity, small motor development, storytelling, and early reading skills. It helps bridge the gap between schoolwork, homework and play! NEW!!! - Play smarter! Up your smART sketcher® experience with a Super smART subscription. Join the smART sketcher® members-only program and receive exclusive content. It’s the newest and smARTest way to play! - 3 subscription plans to choose from. - Receive new members-only activities every month. - Play on all of your connected Apple mobile devices registered with your Flycatcher ID. - Try 1 month for free! After the free-trial, a monthly/yearly auto-renewable subscription will be activated. We’re pretty sure you’re going to love this, but if you don’t, you can cancel your subscription anytime. One month of free-trial is available for new subscribers only. Check our EULA at https://www.flycatcher.toys/smart-sketcher/eula/ and privacy policy at https://www.flycatcher.toys/smart-sketcher/privacy-policy/ for full details. Play 3 ways: Imagine anything! Download any photo from your mobile device. Project it on paper with your connected smART sketcher® Projector. Filter it for crayon, marker, or pencil drawing. Sketch like a pro! Color it in to add your own details. Sketch and color Choose a pre-loaded picture on your smART sketcher® Projector. Step-by-step instructions show you how to draw it like a pro! Watch the finished image come to life with sound and movement. Write and play Learn to form upper case, lower case and cursive letters the correct way with step-by-step instructions, plus curriculum-based early reading content, and lots of space to practice your skills! If you want to extend the fun, additional smART sketcher® activity products are available for separate purchase at https://www.flycatcher.toys/smart-sketcher-2/ : - smART sketcher® Creativity Packs, containing 50 learn-to-draw activities, are available in a variety of age-appropriate themes. - smART sketcher® Learn-A-Language Alphabet Packs, containing 50 writing and early reading activities, are available in separate languages as well as cursive writing. - smART sketcher® Creativity Set, contains 20 sheets of framed paper, 5 reusable magnetic frames, 6 crayons, 6 markers, and 6 colored pencils. Everything is organized in a convenient carry-and-stow case. - smART sketcher® Picture This! Frames, contains 20 sheets of framed paper and 5 magnetic frames to display finished work. For app support contact us at https://www.flycatcher.toys/support/ Our privacy policy and terms of use for apps are accepted if you download this app. smART sketcher® is a trademark of Flycatcher Toys INC © 2025. All rights reserved.

About

BrightBuddies

Connect to a smart projector to instantly display digital art on surfaces. Generate unique artwork from text descriptions with AI assistance. Explore weekly art experiences and themed collections for continuous inspiration.

Highlights
  • One-click projector connection
  • AI-generated artwork from text
  • Weekly art experiences
  • Themed limited editions
  • Digital artwork projection
Features
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Core Feature Highlights: * One-Click Projector Connection: Quickly connect to the "Yoturetoys AI Drawing Projector" via Bluetooth, instantly projecting digital artwork onto canvas, paper, or other surfaces, creating an immersive art space. * Weekly Art Experiences: Continuously updated "Artist Collaboration Series" and "Themed Limited Editions," covering styles like children's, cute animals, and abstract, ensuring endless inspiration. * AI-Powered Artwork Creation: Input text descriptions, and the AI automatically generates images with vibrant colors and intricate details, creating high-definition artwork that is instantly sent to the projector, enabling professional-grade creations with zero barriers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

smART sketcher projector4 screens
BrightBuddies4 screens

Verdict

The call

smART sketcher projector and BrightBuddies both sit at 3.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of BrightBuddies's written reviews are positive against 36% of smART sketcher projector's. BrightBuddies also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). smART sketcher projector's advantage is ratings volume (405 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. smART sketcher projector sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BrightBuddies sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for smART sketcher projector against 3.4 for BrightBuddies. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: smART sketcher projector has 405 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of smART sketcher projector's written reviews are positive against 60% of BrightBuddies's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

smART sketcher projector ships an update every 2 months, BrightBuddies every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
smART sketcher projector versus BrightBuddies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersmART sketcher projectorBrightBuddies
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (405 ratings)3.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings405 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlyCatcher Inc.Futurpals Co., Limited

Customer experience

smART sketcher projector

All ratings405 ratings
Positive52.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative39.0%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral11.7%
Negative52.6%

BrightBuddies

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

smART sketcher projector

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • SD card not recognized
  • Bluetooth connection issues
  • App crashes when trying to access camera

Requested features

3 requests
  • Resize and adjust image size options
  • Ability to mute app sounds
  • Support for multiple sketcher devices

BrightBuddies

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

smART sketcher projector

Subscriptions3
  • Super smART! Basic1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Super smART! Premium1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Super smART! Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • Royal Princesses$14.99
  • Horses and Unicorns$14.99
  • Royal Princesses #2$14.99
Show 4 more
  • Insect Kingdom$14.99
  • All Sports$14.99
  • Anime Chibi Characters$14.99
  • Historic Architecture$14.99
10 purchases

BrightBuddies

Subscriptions1
  • Yo-Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
One-time9
  • 200 Yo-points$1.99
  • 500 Yo-points$4.99
  • 1000 Yo-points$9.99
Show 6 more
  • 1-Monthly Plan$12.99
  • 2000 Yo-points$19.99
  • 3500 Yo-points$34.99
  • 7500 Yo-points$69.99
  • 10000 Yo-points$89.99
  • Yo-Founder Plan$99.99

Questions

Is smART sketcher projector free?
smART sketcher projector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrightBuddies free?
BrightBuddies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, smART sketcher projector or BrightBuddies?
BrightBuddies is rated higher. smART sketcher projector averages 3.3 out of 5 from 405 ratings, while BrightBuddies averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do smART sketcher projector or BrightBuddies have ads?
Neither smART sketcher projector nor BrightBuddies shows ads.
Which is updated more often, smART sketcher projector or BrightBuddies?
smART sketcher projector ships an update every 2 months, and BrightBuddies every 2 weeks. Most recently, smART sketcher projector was updated on November 3, 2026 and BrightBuddies on November 6, 2026.

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