Comparison

Drawing Proportions vs PainterAR

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

Head to head
About

Drawing Proportions

This app helps artists identify and correct errors in their drawings by comparing them side-by-side with reference images. It offers tools to align images, add annotations, and apply measurement guides to ensure accurate proportions.

Highlights
  • Compare drawing to reference images
  • Align and inspect drawing areas
  • Add annotations to images
  • Apply measurement guides
  • Test drawing skills within the app
Features
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Learning to draw can be pretty frustrating The best advice might probably be to learn from your mistakes. But what if you can’t see the mistakes? Drawing Proportions offers a fast way to check mistakes in a drawing Just select a picture of your drawing and the reference image you used and choose an area to inspect. Drawing Proportions will align the two images so you can see if your drawing is correctly proportioned! Now with the new drawing functionality, you can test your skills directly inside our app! Create drawings or add annotations to image vs image projects And what about the golden rules you hear about all the time? Divide the face into thirds, make sure the width is five eyes long, an idealized body measures 8 heads in total. How are you supposed to know if you are measuring right? Well, let us give you a hand, drop other measuring units into your picture and check proportions against the main unit Privacy Policy: https://lafappbrica.com/drawing-proportions-privacy-policy/ Terms of use https://lafappbrica.com/drawing-proportions-terms/

About

PainterAR

Transform your paper sketches into digital art with augmented reality projection and advanced tracing tools. This app offers a complete workflow from initial drawing to digital inking and coloring, with professional layering and a curated inspiration library.

Highlights
  • AR drawing with stable projection
  • Advanced AR anchor mode for free movement
  • Smart plane detection for instant surface recognition
  • Import sketches for digital inking
  • 30+ professional brushes
  • Infinite layers system for complex edits
  • Curated inspiration library and courses
Features
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Experience the ultimate "Paper-to-Digital" creative companion. Unlike simple tracing apps, PainterAR creates a complete loop from "Paper Sketch" to "Digital Art". Whether you are a beginner building confidence or a comic enthusiast pursuing professional results, you will find the perfect solution here. 【KEY FEATURES】 1. AR Drawing: Perfect Proportions Technology makes observation intuitive. • Stand Mode: Stable projection with zero latency. The ideal way for beginners to master hand-eye coordination. • Advanced AR Anchor Mode: Lock your virtual art to the paper by snapping a custom anchor (e.g., a doodle or card). Move your phone freely to check details without drift—ideal for easels or detailed desk work. • Smart Plane Detection: Instantly detects surfaces without markers. Start creating anywhere, anytime. 2. Digital Inking & Coloring Classic digital art workflow made easy. • Import & Inking: One-tap import of pencil sketches as a reference layer. • Pro Brush Library: 30+ selected brushes (pencils, ink pens, markers, etc.) for any style. 3. Infinite Layers System Modify without fear. • Professional Layering: Manage line art, base colors, and shadows on separate layers to keep even complex works organized. • Non-Destructive Workflow: Change color schemes anytime without ruining your original line art. 4. Curated Inspiration Library Quality over quantity. • Exclusive Originals: Explore themes from "Fantasy Props" to "Cat Girl" and "Mystic Elf Theatre". • Progressive Courses: From beginner "Playful Shape Friends" to advanced "Fan Art". Every lesson blends storytelling with skills, helping you create stylish art immediately. 【WHO IS IT FOR?】 • Comic Fans: Master the "Sketch -> Import -> Color" workflow. • Beginners: Use AR to fix proportions and build confidence. • Pros: Visual aid for anatomy and perspective. 【AWARDS】 ▶ Microsoft “Imagine Cup” – Top 3 ▶ 13th “Challenge Cup” – 1st Place ▶ 2nd “Internet+” Innovation Competition – 1st Place ▶ 4th College Innovation Competition – 1st Place Privacy Policy: https://painterar.com/Privacy.aspx Terms of Use: https://painterar.com/Terms.aspx Download PainterAR now. Turn your sketchbook into a digital studio! Contact: support@painterar.com

Screenshots

Drawing Proportions4 screens
PainterAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PainterAR at 4.4 against Drawing Proportions's 3.6. PainterAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Drawing Proportions's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Drawing Proportions sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and PainterAR sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PainterAR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PainterAR has 663 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drawing Proportions ships an update every 2 months, PainterAR weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Drawing Proportions versus PainterAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawing ProportionsPainterAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (45 ratings)4.4 (663 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better32.9% of reviews
Number of ratings45663 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
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
Size22 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLa FáppbricaPainter AR Ltd.

Customer experience

Drawing Proportions

All ratings45 ratings
Positive62.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative31.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

PainterAR

All ratings663 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive32.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative62.0%

Bugs and requests

Drawing Proportions

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PainterAR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently during use
  • Issues with loading own photos and images
  • AR mode is unreliable and hard to control

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more free drawing options and templates
  • Improve the ability to use own photos and images
  • Provide better instructions and tutorials for new users
  • Fix crashes and stability issues

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Drawing Proportions

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium1 Month trial$0.491 Month
  • Premium Yearly1 Month trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium features$5.99
12 purchases

PainterAR

Subscriptions11
  • PainterAR-PRO7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • First 3-Day Free3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Painter PRO$8.997 Days
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  • PainterAR-PRO7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • PainterAR-PRO1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • PainterAR PRO$29.993 Months
  • Special Offer$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • PainterAR-PRO7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • First 3-Day Free3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • PainterAR PRO$79.99

Questions

Is Drawing Proportions free?
Drawing Proportions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PainterAR free?
PainterAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drawing Proportions or PainterAR?
PainterAR is rated higher. Drawing Proportions averages 3.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while PainterAR averages 4.4 from 663 ratings.
Do Drawing Proportions or PainterAR have ads?
Drawing Proportions shows ads; PainterAR does not.
Which is updated more often, Drawing Proportions or PainterAR?
Drawing Proportions ships an update every 2 months, and PainterAR weekly. Most recently, Drawing Proportions was updated on October 21, 2026 and PainterAR on October 26, 2026.

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