Comparison

Drawing Widget vs DrawMate

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

Head to head
About

Drawing Widget

Personalize your device's home screen with custom drawings and images. Express your creativity by adding unique artwork directly to your main interface.

Highlights
  • Add custom drawings to home screen
  • Paint pictures
  • Draw images
  • Home screen personalization
  • Creative expression
Features
Read full description

Add you own drawings to the home screen!

About

DrawMate

This app projects images onto your drawing surface, allowing you to trace them with augmented reality. It offers guided lessons and a library of images to help users of all skill levels learn and practice drawing techniques.

Highlights
  • AR image projection for tracing
  • 50+ step-by-step drawing lessons
  • 100+ ready-to-use images
  • Custom photo uploads
  • Adjustable image scaling and rotation
  • Beginner to advanced skill levels
Features
Read full description

Project images onto paper using your phone’s screen and trace them with confidence. Unlock your creativity with DrawMate, the handy drawing assistant. Whether you’re learning to sketch, practicing art, or just seeking a relaxing hobby, DrawMate makes it effortless and fun. - 50+ step-by-step drawing lessons - 100+ ready-to-use images in various categories - Custom uploads to trace your own photos - Adjustable scale, rotation, and transparency - Quick setup guide for accurate tracing Learn to draw with ease DrawMate works like a pocket augmented reality (AR) projector. Simply put, it overlays the image onto your drawing surface using your phone camera. This helps you trace it with precision and learn key drawing techniques anytime, anywhere. All you need is your phone, paper, pencil, and that creative feeling. Perfect for any skill level Start with our beginner lessons to guide your hand. Trace step by step to learn the drawing basics: from design and perspective to positioning, outlining, shading, and more. Experienced artists can explore DrawMate’s library of 50 more lessons to perfect their sketching skills. Works for any art style or project Want to master painting techniques? Practice tracing with 100+ ready-to-use images from nine categories - including anatomy, anime, and nature - or upload your own photos. Draw a car, something beautiful, or trace a favorite pet photo - DrawMate does it all easily. Fun for kids and adults alike DrawMate teaches drawing interactively, which is perfect for any age. Use it to help both kids and beginners learn accurate tracing easily, step by step. Try a stress-free way to introduce art and push the creative boundaries. Boost creativity with technology Use adjustable tools to scale, rotate, and position images precisely on your surface. Always keep your drawing process smooth - whether you’re practicing realistic portraits, cartoon-style illustrations, or intricate images. Our app will help you discover the joy of art in a whole new way. Start your drawing journey today with DrawMate – Download now! Premium features You will need a paid subscription to fully access the drawing lessons, image library for practice, and custom image uploads. PAYMENT AND SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Choose between the below to access the best DrawMate features: • Monthly Subscription • Annual Subscription Your subscription will automatically renew at the same price unless you cancel. You can turn auto-renewal off at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. You can also cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple account settings. Support: support@drawmate.ai. Terms of Use: https://drawmate.ai/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://drawmate.ai/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Drawing Widget1 screens
DrawMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DrawMate at 5.0 against Drawing Widget's 4.5. Drawing Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. DrawMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Drawing Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DrawMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Drawing Widget versus DrawMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawing WidgetDrawMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam frankelHaiderali Ali

Customer experience

Drawing Widget

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DrawMate

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Drawing Widget

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DrawMate

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month2 variants$6.991 Month
  • 1 year2 variants$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Drawing Widget free?
Drawing Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DrawMate free?
DrawMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drawing Widget or DrawMate?
DrawMate is rated higher. Drawing Widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DrawMate averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Drawing Widget or DrawMate have ads?
Neither Drawing Widget nor DrawMate shows ads.

Other comparisons