Comparison

NIM Master vs DrawUp

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

Head to head
About

NIM Master

Learn strategic thinking with a classic game of logic. This app offers an interactive board to practice winning strategies, with options to play against a computer or a friend. Enjoy fun sound effects and an engaging design that develops logical reasoning skills.

Highlights
  • Interactive game board
  • Develop winning strategies
  • Play against computer
  • Logical thinking development
  • Customizable win/loss conditions
  • Sound effects and speech
Features
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The NIM Master app introduces students to a simple game with a rich history and complex strategy for winning. The gameboard consists of three rows with 3, 5 and 7 beads in each row. There are two ways to play the game. The object can be to take the last bead or alternately, the object can be to force the other player to take the last bead. This app challenges the player to think about winning positions and to develop a strategy for keeping the winning position as the game is played. Playing the game involves sliding beads from the left side of the board to the right side (like an abacus or soroban). There is an option where the player can match wits with the computer. Special sound effects and synthesized speech make the game fun to use. The interactive design facilitates the development of logical thinking strategies. The gameboard is used to help students develop logical thinking skills. Beads are moved to the right by swiping. During a turn any number of beads can be moved but only from one row. The player who takes the last bead loses. Alternately, the game can be set so that the player who takes the last bead wins.

About

DrawUp

Learn to draw with interactive, step-by-step tutorials suitable for all skill levels. This app offers a user-friendly interface and a wide variety of lessons, from characters to landscapes, allowing you to practice with your finger or a stylus.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step drawing tutorials
  • User-friendly interface
  • Lessons for all levels
  • Interactive exercises
  • Finger or stylus drawing support
Features
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Master drawing with fun, step-by-step lessons designed for beginners! Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or getting back into drawing, DrawUp makes it easy and enjoyable. Follow interactive tutorials, complete daily exercises, and watch your skills grow with every stroke. Features: • Simplicity at Its Core: Navigate effortlessly through our user-friendly interface. Drawing is divided into easy-to-follow steps, making complex illustrations feel like a breeze. • Lessons for All Levels: Engage with hundreds of drawing tutorials, from playful characters to serene landscapes, curated to spark creativity in artists young and old. • Draw Your Way: Use your finger or an Apple Pencil to sketch, outline, and color. DrawUp caters to your comfort, ensuring a smooth drawing experience for every artist. Contact Us Feedback or questions? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out at hi@outlanegames.com Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DrawUp at Free against NIM Master's $0.99. DrawUp also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). NIM Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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

DrawUp is free to download; NIM Master costs $0.99 up front. DrawUp sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. NIM Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DrawUp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrawUp has 6.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NIM Master ships an update every 16 months, DrawUp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NIM Master versus DrawUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNIM MasterDrawUp
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (6.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—51.6% of reviews
Number of ratings16.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVentura Educational SystemsOutlane, Inc.

Customer experience

NIM Master

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DrawUp

All ratings6,610 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative38.9%

Bugs and requests

NIM Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DrawUp

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Drawings not matching user's handwriting
  • Issues with deleting or modifying drawings

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free content and features
  • Ability to edit and customize drawings
  • Improved drawing tools and functionality

In-app purchases

None

NIM Master

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

DrawUp

Subscriptions9
  • DrawUp Premium - 1 Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • DrawUp Premium - 1 Week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • DrawUp Premium - 1 Week3 Days trial$9.007 Days
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  • DrawUp Premium - 1 Week7 Days trial$9.007 Days
  • DrawUp Premium - 1 month$9.991 Month
  • DrawUp Premium - 1 Week3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • DrawUp Premium - 1 Week7 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • DrawUp Premium - 12 months$29.991 Year
  • DrawUp Premium - 6 months7 Days trial$39.996 Months

Questions

Is NIM Master free?
NIM Master costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DrawUp free?
DrawUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NIM Master or DrawUp?
DrawUp is rated higher. NIM Master averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DrawUp averages 4.7 from 6.6K ratings.
Do NIM Master or DrawUp have ads?
Neither NIM Master nor DrawUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NIM Master or DrawUp?
NIM Master ships an update every 16 months, and DrawUp every 3 weeks. Most recently, NIM Master was updated on June 20, 2026 and DrawUp on October 27, 2026.

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