Comparison

PainterAR vs Drawing

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 sketches into digital art with augmented reality tracing and advanced digital inking tools. This app offers a complete workflow from paper to digital, with features for beginners and professionals alike. Explore a curated library of inspiration and progressive courses to enhance your artistic skills.

Highlights
  • AR drawing with stable projection
  • Advanced AR anchor mode for precise placement
  • Smart plane detection for instant creation
  • Import sketches for digital inking
  • 30+ professional brushes
  • Infinite layers system
  • 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

Drawing

Unleash your artistic talent with a simple and clean interface for effortless drawing and sketching. Explore your imagination, enhance skills with reference images, and save your creations. This app brings the joy of painting and sketching to users of all ages.

Highlights
  • Simple and clean interface
  • Effortless drawing and sketching
  • Built-in gallery of references
  • Save creations
  • Track progress
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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Unleash your artistic talent with Drawing: Easily Sketch.  This app offers a simple and clean interface for you to draw and sketch effortlessly.  Dive into a world of creativity and explore your imagination.  Enhance your drawing skills with a built-in gallery of references that inspire and guide your artistic journey.  Save your creations and track your progress as you develop a delightful drawing habit.  Whether you're a kid or an adult, Drawing: Easily Sketch brings the joy of painting and sketching right to your fingertips.

Screenshots

PainterAR4 screens
Drawing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PainterAR at 4.4 against Drawing's 1.0. PainterAR also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (663 vs 1). Drawing's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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. PainterAR sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Drawing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PainterAR has 663 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PainterAR's written reviews are positive against 0% of Drawing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PainterAR ships an update weekly, Drawing every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PainterAR versus Drawing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPainterARDrawing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (663 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews32.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings663 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB290 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPainter AR Ltd.Man Hung Sun

Customer experience

PainterAR

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

Drawing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Drawing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PainterAR

Subscriptions9
  • PainterAR-PRO7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • First 3-Day Free3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Painter PRO$8.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • PainterAR-PRO7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • 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
1 purchases

Drawing

One-time1
  • Ads Remove$0.99

Questions

Is PainterAR free?
PainterAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawing free?
Drawing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PainterAR or Drawing?
PainterAR is rated higher. PainterAR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 663 ratings, while Drawing averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PainterAR or Drawing have ads?
Neither PainterAR nor Drawing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PainterAR or Drawing?
PainterAR ships an update weekly, and Drawing every 10 days. Most recently, PainterAR was updated on November 3, 2026 and Drawing on November 3, 2026.

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