Comparison

Flowly vs AR Drawing

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

Head to head
About

Flowly

This app allows you to trace images and text onto a surface using your mobile device's camera. It offers free fonts and shapes, with a pro version unlocking custom uploads and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Camera-based tracing
  • Free fonts and shapes
  • Upload custom images
  • Access exclusive designs
  • Unlimited preset layers
  • AR drawing capabilities
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Not ready for a projector? Flowly is a camera based tracing tool that comes with choices of free fonts and shapes for your drawing. How to draw - Put your mobile device on a tall glass with camera lens facing down. - Place your canvas underneath the camera lens. - Trace the image while looking through the camera view. - The app doesn’t physically project images onto the surface because a mobile device doesn’t have the capability to do so. Pro version (monthly or yearly subscription) - Upload your own images and fonts - Access to advanced features - Access to exclusive calligraphy designs and line arts - Unlimited preset layers Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Email: admin@flowlyapp.com

About

AR Drawing

Learn and create art using augmented reality. Project images onto surfaces to trace and practice drawing techniques. Access a vast library of images and guided lessons, and share your creations with a global community.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality Drawing
  • Tripod Drawing Mode
  • Large Drawing Library
  • Step-by-Step Lessons
  • Global Art Community
  • Personal Drawing Journal
Features
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AR Drawing - Draw with Augmented Reality. Learn, Create & Share Your Art Unleash your creativity with AR Drawing - the ultimate app for learning to draw, practicing new techniques, and bringing your ideas to life with the power of augmented reality. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, AR Drawing makes art more fun, intuitive, and inspiring than ever. Key Features: - Augmented Reality Drawing Project images onto real surfaces using your phone’s camera. Trace outlines with ease - perfect for learning proportions, improving accuracy, and turning any surface into your canvas. - Tripod Drawing Mode Prefer a steady setup? Use tripod mode for traditional drawing sessions with enhanced stability. Great for working on detailed art with precision. - Huge Drawing Library Explore thousands of ready-to-draw images - from animals, anime, and nature to portraits, mandalas, fantasy, and more. • All difficulty levels: easy, medium, and advanced • New content added regularly • Upload your own photos or sketches to draw over them! - Step-by-Step Drawing Lessons Improve your skills with guided drawing tutorials. Perfect for beginners learning the basics or artists practicing more advanced techniques. - Global Drawing Gallery & Community Join a supportive and creative community: • Share your artwork in a public feed • Like and get likes from other users • Create a personal account and showcase your best drawings (optional) • Explore art from people around the world and get inspired! - Personal Drawing Journal Save your artworks in your private gallery. Track your progress and revisit your favorite creations anytime. - Built for Artists of All Ages Whether you're sketching for fun, learning to draw step by step, or building a serious skillset - AR Drawing adapts to your level and passion. Works great for: • Hobby artists • Kids & teens learning to draw • Art teachers and students • Tattoo designers & illustrators • Anyone who wants to express themselves through art Download AR Drawing now and join thousands of artists discovering a smarter way to draw. Learn, trace, create - with just your phone. You can purchase an auto-renewable subscription to get full access. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and the duration period depends on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, yearly) unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off the auto-renewal feature at any time by changing your account settings. Please choose from our standard subscription options below: 1-week subscription from $4.99; 1-month subscription from $12.99; 12-month subscription from $29.99. Prices may change depending on your country. Privacy Policy: https://appliks.com/privacy-policy ​​Terms of Use: https://appliks.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Flowly4 screens
AR Drawing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Flowly at freemium against AR Drawing's subscription. Flowly also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.6). AR Drawing's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (61% vs 42%). 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. Flowly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and AR Drawing sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AR Drawing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Drawing has 1.2K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Flowly's written reviews are positive against 61% of AR Drawing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flowly versus AR Drawing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowlyAR Drawing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (60 ratings)4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews60.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings601.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB256 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlowly LLCAppLiks Sp. z O.O.

Customer experience

Flowly

All ratings54 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%

AR Drawing

All ratings1,154 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral11.3%
Negative27.8%

Bugs and requests

Flowly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AR Drawing

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Alignment issues when moving the phone
  • Frequent crashes for some users

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free drawing templates
  • Ability to draw from personal photos
  • Easier access to advanced tools

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flowly

Subscriptions2
  • Flowly Pro Features7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Flowly Pro Features7 Days trial$24.991 Year
9 purchases

AR Drawing

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Access$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$5.997 Days
  • AR Drawing Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Monthly Access$11.991 Month
  • AR Drawing Pro3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$19.991 Year
  • Tracing Projector Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime PromotionFree

Questions

Is Flowly free?
Flowly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AR Drawing free?
AR Drawing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flowly or AR Drawing?
AR Drawing is rated higher. Flowly averages 4.2 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while AR Drawing averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Flowly or AR Drawing have ads?
Neither Flowly nor AR Drawing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flowly or AR Drawing?
Flowly ships an update every 3 weeks, and AR Drawing every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flowly was updated on October 27, 2026 and AR Drawing on October 27, 2026.

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