# SPEEDRAW vs Timed Sketch

The clearest difference is rating: Timed Sketch at 4.6 against SPEEDRAW's 3.6. Timed Sketch also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and ads (none vs shown). SPEEDRAW's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPEEDRAW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timed Sketch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timed Sketch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of SPEEDRAW's written reviews are positive against 100% of Timed Sketch's.

SPEEDRAW ships an update every 6 months, Timed Sketch every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPEEDRAW | Timed Sketch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedraw/id1535203892/reviews) | **[4.6 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timed-sketch/id6538714895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 255 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HARASHOW Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/356148278) | [Anthony Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002972802) |

## What reviewers say

### SPEEDRAW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedraw/id1535203892)

Practice your drawing skills with timed exercises. Quickly copy figures in various poses with adjustable time limits from 10 to 90 seconds.

**Highlights:** Timed drawing exercises, Copying figures in various poses, Adjustable time limits, Quick sketching practice

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delete Ad | $3.69 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for quick sketches
- 👍 Useful for practicing poses
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good for improving drawing skills
- 👍 Variety of models available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Lacks instructions/explanation
- 👎 Confusing for new users
- 👎 Some poses are unrealistic/broken
- 👎 Models can be stiff
- 👎 Random angles can be difficult for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Split View no longer supported on iPad
- Models with impossible joint angles (arms through body, legs bent unnaturally)
- UI elements obstructing the model during drawing
- App is empty/blank for some users
- Visible nipples on female models despite 12+ rating

**Requested features**

- Add more pose variations
- Allow custom time settings (longer than 90 seconds)
- Develop series for drawing hands and backgrounds
- Allow users to move models around
- Add more poses from the front


### Timed Sketch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timed-sketch/id6538714895)

Improve your drawing skills with structured, timed challenges focused on fundamentals like gesture and form. Track your progress, build confidence, and connect with a community of artists.

**Highlights:** Timed drawing challenges, Skill-focused exercises, Progress tracking, Community studies, Structured practice sessions, Sketchbook journal

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $45.00 | per year |
| Plus | $99.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPEEDRAW free?

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

### Is Timed Sketch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SPEEDRAW or Timed Sketch?

Timed Sketch is rated higher. SPEEDRAW averages 3.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Timed Sketch averages 4.6 from 37 ratings.

### Do SPEEDRAW or Timed Sketch have ads?

SPEEDRAW shows ads; Timed Sketch does not.

### Which is updated more often, SPEEDRAW or Timed Sketch?

SPEEDRAW ships an update every 6 months, and Timed Sketch every 2 days. Most recently, SPEEDRAW was updated on November 3, 2026 and Timed Sketch on November 4, 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.*