Comparison

PainterAR vs Draw Anime

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

Head to head
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

About

Draw Anime

Learn to draw anime characters with guided, step-by-step tutorials. Progress from basic facial features and anatomy to advanced techniques like hair styling and expressions. Offers seasonal content and regular updates for continuous learning.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step drawing guides
  • Facial fundamentals (eyes, expressions)
  • Full body anatomy and poses
  • Hair styling techniques
  • Character expression mastery
  • Seasonal drawing themes
  • Regular content updates
Features
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Transform your passion for anime into artistic skill with guided lessons that take you from beginner to confident artist. Whether you've always wanted to draw your favorite anime characters or create original designs, our step-by-step approach makes learning intuitive and rewarding. Our comprehensive curriculum covers everything you need to master anime drawing. Start with facial fundamentals including eye styles, expressions, and head proportions. Progress to full body anatomy, dynamic poses, and movement. Learn clothing design, hair techniques, and character accessories. Each lesson builds on previous skills, creating a structured learning path that prevents frustration and accelerates progress. Step-by-step visual guides show exactly where each line goes, making complex drawings achievable for complete beginners. Practice at your own pace with lessons designed for flexible learning. Morning coffee break or evening wind-down sessions work equally well with our bite-sized tutorials. Track your improvement as you complete lessons and build a portfolio of finished artwork. The satisfaction of seeing your skills develop week by week provides natural motivation to continue your artistic journey. Beginner-friendly instruction assumes no prior drawing experience. If you can hold a pencil, you can follow our lessons. Clear explanations accompany every stroke, helping you understand not just what to draw but why certain techniques work. This foundational knowledge empowers you to eventually create original characters beyond our tutorials. Expression mastery brings your characters to life with emotion and personality. Learn to convey happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, determination, and dozens of nuanced feelings through subtle changes in eyes, eyebrows, and mouth shapes. These skills transform static drawings into characters that connect with viewers emotionally. Hair styling techniques unlock anime's signature aesthetic element. From flowing locks to spiky styles, from braids to ponytails, master the principles that make anime hair both realistic and stylistically bold. Understand how hair movement conveys action and how hairstyles define character personality. Regular content updates introduce new characters, techniques, and seasonal themes throughout the year. Your learning never stagnates with fresh material that challenges growing skills and introduces contemporary anime trends. Spring brings floral themes and outdoor scenes, while each season offers unique creative opportunities. Color theory guidance helps you bring finished line art to life with effective palettes. Learn which colors complement each other, how to choose skin tones, and techniques for shading that add depth and dimension. Even if you prefer traditional pencil work, understanding color principles improves your grayscale shading decisions. Dynamic pose references show characters in action rather than static standing positions. Fighting stances, running poses, sitting positions, and interaction scenes teach you to draw characters engaged with their world. These practical skills are essential for creating compelling character illustrations and story scenes. Download now and complete your first anime character drawing today. Every artist started exactly where you are now, and every expert was once a beginner who decided to take that first step. Terms of use - http://thecookbk.com/terms.php?appname=learn.all.anime.drawing Privacy Policy - http://thecookbk.com/privacy.php?appname=learn.all.anime.drawing

Screenshots

PainterAR4 screens
Draw Anime4 screens

Verdict

The call

PainterAR and Draw Anime both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Draw Anime's written reviews are positive against 33% of PainterAR's. PainterAR's advantage is ratings volume (662 vs 199). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. PainterAR sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Draw Anime sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Draw Anime holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 662 and 199 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PainterAR's written reviews are positive against 76% of Draw Anime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PainterAR ships an update weekly, Draw Anime every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PainterAR versus Draw Anime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPainterARDraw Anime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (662 ratings)4.6 (199 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews75.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings662 — better199
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPainter AR Ltd.Riafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Customer experience

PainterAR

All ratings662 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative61.5%

Draw Anime

All ratings199 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative14.6%

Bugs and 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

Draw Anime

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
Show 8 more
  • 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$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • PainterAR PRO$79.99
6 purchases

Draw Anime

Subscriptions6
  • Learn Anime- Monthly$11.491 Month
  • Learn Anime-Monthly Trial3 Days trial$11.491 Month
  • Learn Anime-Yearly Trial3 Days trial$34.991 Year
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  • Learn Anime- Premium6 Months trial$39.996 Months
  • Learn Anime Half Yearly$39.996 Months
  • Learn Anime-Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PainterAR free?
PainterAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draw Anime free?
Draw Anime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PainterAR or Draw Anime?
Draw Anime is rated higher. PainterAR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 662 ratings, while Draw Anime averages 4.6 from 199 ratings.
Do PainterAR or Draw Anime have ads?
Neither PainterAR nor Draw Anime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PainterAR or Draw Anime?
PainterAR ships an update weekly, and Draw Anime every 10 days. Most recently, PainterAR was updated on September 25, 2026 and Draw Anime on September 25, 2026.

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