# PainterAR vs Draw

The clearest difference is ads: PainterAR at none against Draw's shown. PainterAR also leads on ratings volume (663 vs 37) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Draw's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PainterAR sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Draw sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for PainterAR against 4.5 for Draw. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PainterAR has 663 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of PainterAR's written reviews are positive against 50% of Draw's.

PainterAR ships an update weekly, Draw every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PainterAR | Draw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (663 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/painterar-ar-trace-drawing/id1491111657/reviews) | **[4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-trace-and-sketch/id6474591968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **663** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 32.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Painter AR Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896290460) | [Rathod Hardik Atulbhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315393000) |

## What reviewers say

### PainterAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/painterar-ar-trace-drawing/id1491111657)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PainterAR-PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| First 3-Day Free | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Painter PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| PainterAR-PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| PainterAR-PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| PainterAR PRO | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Special Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| PainterAR-PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| First 3-Day Free | $34.99 | per year |
| PainterAR PRO | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Helpful for drawing and improving art skills
- ⏱️ Saves time in the drawing process
- 📚 Provides useful tutorials and guides

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overly restrictive free trial and paywall for full features
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs that disrupt the drawing process
- 🔍 Difficult to use own photos without paying
- 🤖 AR mode is not very responsive or accurate

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-trace-and-sketch/id6474591968)

Experience augmented reality sketching to bring your 3D creations to life. This app offers an intuitive interface and a limitless canvas that adapts to your surroundings, allowing you to sketch, draw, and design in a new dimension of artistic expression.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality sketching, 3D creation, Intuitive interface, Limitless canvas, Design in AR

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PainterAR free?

PainterAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Draw free?

Draw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PainterAR or Draw?

Draw is rated higher. PainterAR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 663 ratings, while Draw averages 4.5 from 37 ratings.

### Do PainterAR or Draw have ads?

Draw shows ads; PainterAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, PainterAR or Draw?

PainterAR ships an update weekly, and Draw every 2 weeks. Most recently, PainterAR was updated on October 24, 2026 and Draw on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*